Failure Analysis Basics (Introduction to FA) I

Monday, September 28, 2026: 9:00 AM-10:20 AM
306A (Québec City Convention Centre)
Session focused on introductory topics related to failure analysis and prevention. Failures and associated materials characterizations connected to fundamental mechanisms and metallurgy areas of interest. Ms. Natalie Martin, SEA, Ltd., Mr. Burak Akyuz, Houghton International, Inc., Mrs. Margaret B. Flury, P.E., Medtronic, Mr. Brett Miller, P.E., FASM, IMR Test Labs and Alex Woodman, Blue Origin
9:20 AM
Integrating Materials Laboratory Testing, Inspection Records, Process Records, and Statistical Analyses to Evaluate a Pipe Recall
Dr. Ellen E. Wright, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi); Dr. Alfred M. Pettinger, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi); Mr. Reed A. Pruitt, B.S., S.C.W.I., Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi)
9:40 AM
Visual Examination of Failures
Mr. Ronald Parrington, P.E., FASM, Applied Technical Services (ATS)