Mr. Nagalia is experienced in analysis of products manufactured from polymer, polymer composites, rubber, and ceramic materials. He applies his knowledge in material chemistry, material characterization, chemical analysis, thermal analysis, and processing techniques to investigate products from various industries. Mr. Nagalia's additional experience includes characterization of ceramic materials and processing methods for ceramics. He also has experience developing, testing, and analyzing concrete based ceramic composites.
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Failure Analysis of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
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Areas of Expertise
Publications
- A Study of CPVC Fire Suppression Sprinkler Pipe Chemical Compatibility with common Plasticizers found in Wires and Cables, Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC® 2025 Conference, March 2025
- Wear Failures of Plastics, ASM Handbook, Volume 11B, Characterization and Failure Analysis, February 2022
- Failure Analysis of Products with Plastic to Metal Threaded Connections, Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC® 2021, May 2021
- Wear Failures of Plastics, ASM Handbook, Volume 11B, Characterization and Failure Analysis, December 2020
- Failure Analysis of Polymer Coating Systems, Society of Plastics Engineers, ANTEC® 2020: The Virtual Edition, March 2020
- Compressive Strength and Microstructural Properties of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Ceramic Composite, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, December 2016
Professional Associations
Case Studies
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Coating Failure Investigation Leads to Successful Mediation
A failure analysis investigation of widespread paint coating failures on concrete facades.
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Emergency Quality Investigation of COVID-19 PCR Tests
An urgent failure analysis on COVID-19 test cassettes exhibiting surface-level crack-like defects.
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Advanced Benchtop Mini Cooler Development for Laboratory Applications
A five-phase product development program to create next generation mini cooler products.
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PVC Plastic threaded fitting failure analysis
Engineering analysis determined yacht sinking resulted from improper installation practices, not manufacturing defects.
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Chemical Compatibility Assessment of CPVC Fire Suppression Sprinkler Pipe
ESi investigated CPVC fire sprinkler pipe compatibility with common plasticizers chemicals found in communication wires and cables.
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Railroad Paint System Failure Investigation
ESi investigated widespread paint bubbling and softness on 100 newly manufactured intermodal railcars, determining root cause through forensic analysis.
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Large Diameter (5-feet) Corrugated HDPE Pipe Failure Analysis
ESi performed a failure analysis of a large diameter (5-feet) corrugated HDPE pipe used in storm water management. Fractographic examination and material testing revealed the root-cause of failure was not related to extreme service conditions in Bahrain (Persian Gulf region) but caused by surface loading due to heavy machinery.
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Uncovering the Truth Behind a Toy Archery Injury
Engineering investigation proved toy archery set had no defects; suction cup separation resulted from prior use and not from a manufacturing flaw.
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Failure Analysis of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is essentially manufactured in place when installed. Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) occurs as the foam cures, but it is important to link detected VOCs to the SPF as a source if the foam is to be implicated as the cause of alleged issues.
