Hydrogen Embrittlement – how can a gas make a metal brittle?

Hydrogen, from its explosive potential to its benign, life giving properties after reacting with oxygen, is one of the most dynamic elements.

Do You Need to High Speed Test Generator Rotors?

The subject of high-speed balancing generator rotors can be contentious, and the practice varies across the world. In Europe, with relatively easy access to high-speed test facilities, the default position is generally to carry out the testing. However, in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America, where there are fewer (if any) facilities, a risk-based approach is taken more often; this approach does not include high-speed testing

Using Wheelchairs As Vehicle Seats

We discuss the regulatory requirements when using a wheelchair as a vehicle seat, together with some of the technical factors involved in the event of a collision.

Minimising The Cost of Gas Turbine Failure Through Performance Monitoring and Early Issue Detection

The following two cases highlight emerging issues with gas turbines engines and the benefits that could have been achieved through prompt maintenance and resolution.

Investigating The Causes Of Vehicle Fires

An absolute must when avoiding vehicle fires, is for any driver to check that the vehicle is safe to drive. UK Government regulations state that the duties of a motorist include:

Registering the vehicle with the DVLA
Keeping the vehicle’s tax up to date
Obtaining a current MOT certificate
Maintaining the roadworthy condition of a vehicle
Having a minimum third-party insurance that covers use of the vehicle

Contamination: An Interruption That Means Business

Even a small fire can cause smoke contamination throughout a much larger area, including as the result of spread through sealed doors in some circumstances. Water damage related to fire-fighting activities can also cause mould to contaminate and damage stock as well as the building structure. Hawkins has investigated many fires from small to large scale incidents, which have started in one building and spread to affect neighbouring businesses.