Getting the most out of failures

The Welding Institute Wales Branch is delighted to invite you to an inspiring technical talk on failure investigations. 

What will the event cover?

Failure investigation is only a small, but essential part of the root cause analysis process. This presentation highlights the difference between failure investigation and root cause analysis, considers the methodology of a failure investigation, and using examples, covers some of the pitfalls related to interpreting the data arising from failure investigations. Some of the challenges associated with failures which occur frequently, or occurred due to repairs being carried out without investigation of the failure are also considered

Speaker details:

Joanna Nicholas CEng FWeldI, Consultant Welding Engineer, TWI Ltd

Joanna joined TWI Ltd in 1999, and has been involved in research, materials selection and failure investigations, mainly with ferritic steels, alongside welding consultancy. She has also been involved in various aspects of computer modelling of weld phenomena and welding software supporting standardisation of weld procedures and welder qualifications.

Joanna has broad knowledge of ferritic steels with particular emphasis on hydrogen cracking and hydrogen diffusion, HAZ hardness, mooring chain, fasteners, in-service welding and 9% Ni steels. She has carried out numerous investigations in these areas including failure investigation as well as production qualification and research

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS EVENT

• Information transfer from experts
• Discussion, questions and answers on the failure investigations and root cause analysis
• A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
• Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn minimum 2 points towards your continuing professional development.