November 2018 Seminar

Registration is now open for our upcoming seminar, which will be held on Thursday, November 15th at 9:00 am at the Auburn-Webster Elks. Registration on the day of the seminar will begin at 8:30 am.

The seminar’s topic will be about small appliance fires, including what components cause the fires, certain methods used during the investigation, demonstrations as to how these events occur, and common misconceptions investigators may have about these items, especially space heaters. Presenting this topic is Andrew Williams P.E. of GAI Engineers. Below is an outline of the seminar.

Theory
Potential & Kinetic Energy
Heating Elements
Motors
Switches
Operating & Limit Controls

Investigation
Witness Interviews
Scene Examinations
Laboratory Examinations
Testing
Failure Modes

Demonstrations
Extension Cords
Power Strips
Space Heaters
Toasters
Toaster -Ovens
Coffeemakers
Forensic Engineering

Registration: 8:30-9:00
Seminar: 9:00-3:00

Members: $40
Non-Members: $55

Lunch will be provided to all attendees

Thank you,
MAIAAI