Electrical failures
Review equipment condition, event records, and power quality measurements to evaluate potential failure mechanisms.
Technical scope
Equipment damage, breaker trips, and server power supply failures.
Areas of expertise
Electrical engineering specialties for forensic investigations and disputes involving equipment, infrastructure, and construction.
Arc flash and electrical safety
Evaluate arc flash hazards and the role of electrical protection and system conditions.
Technical scope
Arc flash studies and evaluation of protective equipment.
Power systems and distribution
Analyze power distribution, feeder performance, and equipment interactions.
Technical scope
Power studies, transfer switches, and underground distribution.
Electrical construction and codes
Compare drawings, specifications, installation conditions, and applicable electrical requirements.
Technical scope
Design and construction disputes, installation review, and electrical code questions.
Data centers and critical facilities
Investigate interruptions involving generators, UPS equipment, transfer switches, and critical loads.
Technical scope
Data centers, hospitals, and other facilities that depend on continuous power.
Telecommunications and data systems
Assess technical issues involving data infrastructure and system performance.
Technical scope
Telecommunications design, data systems, and server failure analysis.
Protective coordination
Evaluate how protective devices are set and how they respond to a fault.
Technical scope
Breaker and fuse coordination, protection settings, and trip sequences.
Power quality
Review metering and equipment records for disturbances that can affect operation.
Technical scope
Transient events, voltage disturbances, and equipment compatibility.
Lighting and electrical design
Review lighting conditions and design documents in relation to a disputed installation or incident.
Technical scope
Photometric analysis, lighting levels, and electrical design review.
Underground cable ampacity
Use Neher–McGrath calculations to evaluate the effect of heat and duct bank layout on cable ratings.
Technical scope
Thermal analysis of underground feeders and review of historical designs.
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