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Materials Series – Leaking Pipes & Cylinders

  • Associate
  • 12.10.2023
  • Associate

Common Themes between Industry & Airing Cupboard

Reflecting on common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home.  The topics divide into:
  • Materials and Methods –specifications and established fabrication procedures
  • Installation Skill – how individuals demonstrate competency
  • Service Conditions – corrosion and stresses over time causing failure

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