Examples of Technical Services We Provide:

§         Unbiased Technical Referee

• Unbiased Answers to Questions
• Specific Details for Better Decisions
• Second Opinions - Expert Witness - Feasibility Studies
• Education, University & On-site Educational Seminars, etc.

§         Technical Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

• Use in-depth Expertise and Knowledge of Materials Engineering to Solve Problems in:
• Selection of Materials of Construction (MOC)
• Equipment/Facility Failure Analyses Evaluations
• Corrosion Identification o Corrosion Testing/Monitoring
• Corrosion Protection Systems
• Fabrication Techniques & Fab. Monitoring
• Second Opinions
• Legal - Fact Witness
• Feasibility Studies
• Structural Analysis, etc.

§         Failure Analysis/Resolution - Equipment, Facilities, Things

• Diagnose and Analyze the Cause of Failures
• Teach Client What to do to Avoid Future Failures
• Post-Fire Investigations
• Post-Accident Investigations

§         Failure Avoidance - Predict and Avoid Problems

• Incorporate Results of Failure Analysis into replacement equipment/facilities, Incl. Preventive (ProActive) Steps
• Evaluate Alternative Designs and/or MOC
• Bid Reviews and Design Reviews
• Write Bid Specs
• Evaluate Proposals
• Justify Decisions
• Chose Between Suppliers/Fabricators
• Better Job/Lower Cost
• Find Design Flaws
• Assign Standards/Specifications o Monitor Fabrication
• On-going Surveillance Program
• Custom Designed Predictive Monitoring Programs
• Custom Designed On-site Operations/Maintenance

§         Accident Reconstruction

• Broadly Similar to Failure Analyses, et al

§         Plant Safety Inspection And (Preventive) Maintenance (SIAM) Program

• Develop/Design SIAM Program - Tailor to each item and/or Facility
• Implement/monitor SIAM Program for Client