Posts by Lucas Forsythe
Case Study: Steel Mill Industrial Oxygen Fire
In 2013, an industrial oxygen fire tore through a new oxygen supply system feeding an electric arc furnace at a large steel mill. Within minutes, the main control valve had…
Read MoreGwenael Chiffoleau Appointed Chair of ASTM Committee G04 on Oxygen Safety
WHA International is proud to announce that CEO Gwenael Chiffoleau, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of ASTM International Technical Committee G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres.…
Read MoreGuide to ASTM G93-2025: A Risk-Based Update to Oxygen Cleanliness
ASTM G93 is a familiar reference for many engineers who work with oxygen systems. It’s often cited in specifications, audits, and procurement documents whenever equipment is intended for service with…
Read MoreCase Study: Recreating High-Energy Cylinder Ruptures at Full Scale
Several years ago, personnel were unloading a high-pressure aluminum cylinder containing a reactive synthesis gas blend when it suddenly ruptured. The event was violent and unusual. Instead of failing along…
Read MoreWHA Failure Analysis Legacy: Lessons Learned in Forensic Engineering
What are some of the biggest lessons you’ve learned through forensic engineering? Brad Forsyth: Our failure analysis methodology starts by identifying the origin. That approach is consistent with NFPA 921,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Delayed Ignition of Hydrogen Releases
Why Delayed Ignition Matters Hydrogen has several unique properties that make it promising as a clean fuel — but also challenging to manage safely. It is buoyant and disperses quickly, both…
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