Posts by Lucas Forsythe
Case 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…
Read MoreEnhanced Support for Pressure System Design
With over 35 years in the industry, WHA has established itself as a leader in investigating and analyzing the safety aspects of oxygen and hydrogen systems. Our experts have worked…
Read MoreNavigating the Complexities of Hydrogen Ventilation Standards
In the rapidly evolving hydrogen industry, safety codes and standards are struggling to keep pace with new technology advancements and increases in historical pressure and flow rates. Today’s codes and…
Read MoreWHA’s Failure Analysis Legacy: An Interview with Barry Newton and Brad Forsyth
So, how did each of you get into failure analysis? Barry Newton: I started with NASA at the White Sands Test Facility, where I worked on the first 25 shuttle…
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