The Materials Technology Institute in conjunction with the Chinese Composites Industry Association and the China National Fiber Reinforced Plastics Product Quality Supervision and Test Centre is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of New FRP Equipment & Piping. Scheduled to begin on 23 September and end on the 24th, this unique program will provide a comprehensive overview of the areas that are of critical importance for evaluating the quality and conformance of new FRP equipment and piping. The classroom session, which will be presented in both English and Chinese (oral and written), is intended for personnel who are professional inspectors, but have little or no background in FRP inspections. Presenter and FRP inspection expert Juan Bustillos of Bustillos & Associates LLC will cover the following topics: FRP Materials – Resins, Reinforcements & Cure Systems; FRP Manufacturing Methods Overview; Manufacturing Specifics – Vessels & Piping; Inspection & Testing; Inspection Safety; Applicable Codes & Standards; and Flaw Definitions – Descriptions of all common FRP flaws & imperfections (for example, what determines an acceptable quality product). In addition to classroom training, attendees will receive a binder and CD including all course materials and presentations. Upon completion of a comprehension test, attendees will also receive a certificate. For more information about the training course, the in-country (China) contact is Dr Henry Ye, +86-13901959639.
