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.
Stephen Rowbotham
Stephen is enthusiastic about providing solutions to issues faced by clients in the changing business environment and the goal of achieving net zero power generation.
Hawkins Welcomes Materials Expert Stephen Rowbotham
Hawkins would like to extend a warm welcome to materials expert, Stephen Rowbotham.
Amir Hajdaei
Amir is an experienced materials engineering with experience in dealing with wide range of material such as metals and ceramics and in depth knowledge of fibre reinforced composites and polymers.
Materials Expert Dr Philippa Moore Under the Spotlight
We recently interviewed Philippa to get an insight as to what is needed to be a forensic investigator and what she enjoys most about the role.