MFPT 2017

Theme: 50 Years of Failure Prevention Technology Innovation
16-18 May 2017
Wyndham Oceanfront Virginia Beach, VA

The Henry and Sallie Pusey Best Paper Award:
Mantosh Bhattacharya
“Peculiar Cases of Pinion Vibration in Parallel Shaft Double Helical Gear Units– Identification and Mitigation”

The Hegner Best Student Paper Award:
Jorge A. Mijares Texas A&M University
“Detection of Lubrication Starvation in Ball Bearings and Impact in Lifetime”

The Student Runner-Up Best Paper Award:
Jordan Jameson, University of Maryland
“Thermal Degradation of Polyimide Insulation and its Effects on Electromagnetic Coil Impedance”

The Jack Frarey Memorial Award for Excellence Award:
Dr. Richard Greaves, Chief of Technology Officer Emeritus Meggitt PLC

Fellow of the MFPT Society Award Inductee:
Chris Pomfret, Treble One Aersospace Consulting, Retired