Causes of Germination Failure in Cereal Crops – Part 1: The Importance of Seed Quality
Germination failure in cereal crops can lead to significant financial losses for farmers, encompassing not only the cost of seeds but also expenses related to field preparations, pesticides, sowing, resowing, and machinery. Additionally, poor seed quality, storage conditions, and the presence of pests and fungi can contribute to lower germination rates, highlighting the critical importance of seed quality control and proper storage practices in crop management.
Hawkins Welcomes Synthetic Chemistry Expert Benedict Barron
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr Benedict Barron to our Cambridge office. Ben undertook a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Bristol and was awarded a first.
Benedict Barron
Dr Benedict Barron: Hawkins’ Fires & Explosions, Contamination & Pollution expert. Ben graduated from his PhD in Chemistry from Imperial College, London.
Materials Series – The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties
Lin introduces the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, its effects on materials, and some recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.
Materials Series – Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks
Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites.
Materials Series – Leaking Pipes & Cylinders
Philippa explores common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home.
Hawkins Webinars: The Materials Series
Learn from Hawkins’ on failures in gas turbines, the effects of hydrogen on materials, spontaneous glass fractures, common leak causes and more.
Materials Series – Sprinkler Systems and the Potential Problems
A review of sprinkler pipework including, commissioning processes, material compatibility and what can go wrong.
Materials Series – Inclusion Conclusion
Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture.
Materials Series – Failures Encountered in Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
Stephen gives insight into what an aero-derivative is, as well as their benefits and disadvantages. He also discusses RCA methodology
and damage mechanisms encountered.