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As the automotive industry transitions toward more sustainable emissions products in response to climate change, the exploration of new cooling agents for motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems, including mildly flammable refrigerants, is gaining traction. However, the absence of applicable standards for devices that could test the flammability and safety of these new refrigerants in simulations of real-world conditions is a significant challenge for manufacturers. At the 2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference, Exponent’s Daniel Jaimes, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, will present a paper co-authored with Amir Jokar, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, titled “New Developments on Investigating the Ignition Propensity of Mildly Flammable Refrigerants.” In his talk, Dr. Jaimes will discuss a specialized apparatus designed and constructed to address this issue, as well as the pros, cons, and potential challenges of various flammability test methods. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02BMdGF0 Connect with Dr. Jaimes: https://hubs.li/Q02BM1CJ0 Connect with Dr. Jokar: https://hubs.li/Q02BMpN_0 #Exponent #Event #ASHRAE #2024ASHRAEAnnualConference #ThermalSciences

Since April, the California Office of the Attorney General has issued more than 200 Proposition 65 notices of violation (NOVs) for DEA-containing products. However, receiving an NOV doesn’t necessarily mean that a product caused a significant exposure to DEA. Read more about how to assess your risk through a thorough Prop 65 evaluation: https://hubs.li/Q02BPmJm0 Sarahann Rackl, Diane Boesenberg, Gwen Caviness, Alexandra Gobeil, Ph.D., Madeleine Bee, PhD, Sara Hearon, MPH, PhD #Exponent #Alert #HealthSciences #LifeSciences #FoodIndustry #ChemicalRegulation #RegulatoryAffairs #prop65

Lithium batteries are driving innovation across many industries, but safety remains a top priority. At the 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries, Exponent’s Quinn Horn, Ph.D., P.E., will present "Compare and contrast sodium-ion versus lithium-ion from a safety perspective.” Join Dr. Horn for a deep dive into the safety considerations of these critical technologies. Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q02BNDk90 Connect with Dr. Horn: https://hubs.li/Q02BNN0t0 #Exponent #Event #IMLB #LithiumIon #Batteries #BatterySafety

Read how Exponent’s Senior Managing Engineer Brian Ott, PhD, PE, CFEI, played a key role in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s new guidance, NFPA 401. As chair of the Explosives Task Group, Dr. Ott helped develop recommendations aimed at preventing fires and explosions involving hazardous waste. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02BKhJS0 #Exponent #Announcement #NFPA #FireSafety #Manufacturing #ManufacturingSafety #Chemicals #RiskAssessment #Regulatory

How will the actions detailed in the new safety report from the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health affect medical device manufacturers? Find out here: https://hubs.li/Q02BB8nr0 Kevin Ong, Ph.D., P.E., Ryan Wade, Eleanor Brightbill #Exponent #Alert #LifeSciences #RegulatoryAffairs #Biomedical #MedicalDevices #MedicalDeviceManufacturing #MedicalDeviceIndustry

With wildfire season underway, utilities have decisions to make. Defining the right mitigation measures and allocating resources strategically is critical — especially when considering legal risk. Explore these ideas and more in Exponent’s upcoming webinar, “Power Lines & Wildfires: Mitigate Enterprise Risks & Reduce Legal Exposure.” Join multidisciplinary experts Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D., P.E., CRE, CSQE; Ezra Jampole, Ph.D., P.E.; and Katherine Palmquist, Ph.D., with moderator Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE, as they discuss how quantitative risk analysis can help utilities understand and address wildfire exposure at both the asset and system level.  Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q02BB8zy0 #Exponent #Event #Wildfires #Utilities #DataSciences #CivilEngineering #Ecology

The offshore and polar engineering industries push the boundaries of design and construction in some of the world's harshest environments. Don’t miss Exponent’s expert speakers at the ISOPE 2024 Conference, where our multidisciplinary experts will offer cutting-edge insights on the high-stakes risks and operational challenges impacting stakeholders. Brian Ott will present “Ensuring Mechanical Integrity in Liquified Petroleum Gas and Liquified Natural Gas Facilities.” Brian Ott, PhD, PE, CFEI, Laurent Delafontaine PhD, P.E., Nick Welchert, Ph.D., and Ali Reza are coauthors of the paper. Ali Reza will chair two sessions, “Mechanics II: Risk and Reliability 2” and “Mechanics VIII: Explosion,” and serves on the Technical Programming Committee for the conference. Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q02Bpp9M0 #Exponent #Event #ISOPE #OffshoreConstruction #ThermalSciences

With wildfire season underway, identifying appropriate mitigation measures is critical for utilities. Register for Exponent’s complimentary webinar and learn how to allocate resources and reduce risk. 

In the effort to decarbonize our future, sodium — Earth's sixth most abundant element — may be one critical answer. Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries may offer a safer, cheaper, and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, especially for grid-scale applications. However, balancing the race to mass commercialization against the unexpected risks that can come with new technologies will require careful analysis across key safety, performance, and product/system integration challenges. Learn more about the promise — and future — of Na-ion technologies here: https://hubs.li/Q02B5GnX0 Keith Beers, Hayley Hirsh Ph.D., P.E., Sophie Lee, Kathryn Holguin #Exponent #ThoughtLeadership #WhenYouNeedToKnow #PolymerScience #MaterialsChemistry #SodiumIonBatteries #BatteryPerformance #Batteries

Ensuring a thorough and objective understanding of the science behind a failure is essential for effective representation. Exponent is proud to sponsor the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys 47th Annual Meeting & 2024 Judicial Candidates’ Forum. Visit Exponent's booth and connect with our experts Ryan Harne, Ph.D., P.E., FASME and Matthew Perrella to learn how our independent technical expertise can support litigation and arbitration attorneys. Register: https://hubs.li/Q02zW-R00 Connect with Dr. Harne: https://hubs.li/Q02zX13_0 Connect with Dr. Perrella: https://hubs.li/Q02zW-xg0 #Exponent #Event #Disputes #Litigation #Arbitration #DefenseAttorneys #ExpertWitness