Areas of Practice:
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Design and Forensic Analysis
Project Management, Operations, and Maintenance of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
Facilities and Energy Systems
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Boiler and Forced-air Furnace Failures
Professional Memberships:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
Highlights:
Petroleum-based, propane, and natural gas fuels storage and distribution system failures
Boiler and forced-air furnace failures, fires, and explosions
Improper combustion of fuels leading to soot emission events
Chimney, flue, and venting failures contributing to blow back and fires
Convective and radiant heaters, gas logs, and fireplace/woodstove failures
Forced air HVAC system failures and fires
Heat pump, air conditioner, and chiller system failures
Plumbing and hydronic and steam heating system freeze-related failures
Structural flooding events of various origins
Sprinkler system failures
Water wells, pumps, and plumbing system degradation and failures
Wastewater system and pumping station failures
Small and large household appliance fires and failures
Industrial equipment fires and failures
HVAC-related water damage events
Defects due to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance