SPE COURSE: Failure of Plumbing Parts

  Course

Failure of Plumbing Parts

  May 19, 2025
  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT.
  Online

Failure of Plumbing Parts

  Summary

Why do plumbing components fail, and what can their fractures, deformations, or surface changes reveal? This training offers a deep dive into real-world case studies, analyzing plumbing failures through the lens of a forensic failure investigator. Using a hands-on approach, we will examine damaged polymer components, identify key failure mechanisms, and discuss how material selection, processing, and environmental factors contribute to the failures. Whether you’re looking to refine your diagnostic skills or gain expert insight into material performance, this session will provide practical tools to recognize and prevent failures before they happen. Join us for a unique, case-based exploration of plumbing component failures!

  Agenda

May 19, 2025
Duration: 1 Hour

  Resources

  • TBA

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If you can't attend one or several sessions live, or if you want to review some concepts, the recordings will be available after each session.

  Registration Information

SPE Premium MemberFREE
SPE Members$49
Nonmembers$249
 
1 Session
 
Level: Intermediate
 
Total Hours: 1 Hour
 
Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers

  Instructor

Anne-Laure Esquirol
Forensic Engineer Head of the Materials Group
CEP Forensic
  LinkedIn

Anne-Laure Esquirol is a forensic engineer head of the Materials Group at CEP Forensic, in Montréal, Canada, and is specializing in the investigation of material failures, particularly in polymer and plastic components. With 12 years’ experience in site investigations, laboratory testing, and microscopic material characterization, she provides expert analysis on failure mechanisms, degradation, and underperformance of polymer and other materials.

Her expertise spans polymer processing techniques, fracture analysis, material resistance, and more. Holding a Master's in Chemical Engineering Research from Polytechnique Montréal and a Bachelor's in Materials Engineering from l’Institut des sciences de l’ingénieur de Toulon et du Var (ISITV), France, she has contributed to multiple research projects and industry seminars. As a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and a frequent analyzer on polymer failures, she brings both technical depth and practical insights to material diagnostics and failure prevention.

  Questions? Contact:

For questions, contact Iván D. López.

  Who Should Attend?

This course is tailored for professionals responsible for the design, quality, and performance of plumbing components and systems in various applications.

Typical Titles Include:

  • Engineers & System Designers: Gain insights into material selection, failure analysis, and design optimization for reliable plumbing components.
  • Quality Engineers & Reliability Engineers: Learn forensic techniques to diagnose, prevent, and mitigate failures in plumbing parts.
  • Product Development Engineers & Materials Engineers: Understand how material properties and processing impact the performance of plumbing components.
  • Maintenance Engineers & Facility Managers: Identify failure mechanisms and implement preventive measures for plumbing systems.
  • Consultants & Technical Advisors: Enhance your expertise in plumbing component failure analysis to deliver effective solutions.

This course provides practical tools and expert insights for professionals seeking to analyze, diagnose, and prevent plumbing component failures, ultimately ensuring system reliability and performance.

  Why Should You Attend?

Are you struggling with a rise in plumbing component failures, damaging your brand reputation and disrupting your business operations?
Whether you’re in product design, quality control, maintenance, or consulting, understanding the root causes of plumbing failures is essential for safeguarding your products and reputation.

Do you rely on critical plumbing components, and unexpected failures are causing costly downtime and repairs?
Identifying failure mechanisms and implementing effective solutions can help you prevent recurring issues and ensure reliable performance.

Have you invested time and money in fixing plumbing component issues, only to encounter repeated failures?
This course provides proven techniques to analyze failures accurately and develop long-lasting solutions that enhance component reliability.

Are you a designer aiming to anticipate potential plumbing failures during the design phase?
Gain insights into material selection, processing techniques, and environmental considerations to design durable, failure-resistant components.

Are you a consultant managing complex challenges related to plumbing components?
Equip yourself with expert skills to diagnose failures, implement preventive measures, and deliver value to your clients.

This educational program is provided as a service of SPE. The views and opinions expressed on this or any SPE educational program are those of the Speaker(s) and/or the persons appearing with the Speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. (SPE) or its officials, employees or designees. To comment or to present an opposing or supporting opinion, please contact us at info@4SPE.org.

Refund Policy

Full refund 30 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.

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