We determine what happened, why and when it happened, and who was involved.
Forensic engineering investigations and failure analyses involve several engineering and scientific fields as well as many types of investigative techniques and equipment.
Solving problems requires a focused effort on investigation, documentation, fact gathering, timeline analysis and clear communication with all involved.
Services
About Me
rICHARD C GUSTAF, PE
Over 45 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Projects
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Insufficient flow in chilled water piping system
This healthcare client contacted us regarding insufficient cooling during peak needs in the summer. Discovered the original chilled water piping system was compromised by a follow on project adding cooling capacity needs in excess of original system capability. Additionally, the follow on project connected to the original piping system inappropriately causing significant decrease in water
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Wet Filters
This client contacted us regarding wet filters in four packaged Air Handling Units (AHU). Discovered the filter bank was moved inside the AHU housing to accommodate an added steam humidifier. The relocated filters were too close to the cooling coil, consequently getting wet due to moisture carryover.
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Healthcare Facility Laboratory Infection Control
This client contacted us regarding inadequate airflow in a healthcare facility’s laboratory. Discovered the original space load calculations were very limiting causing shortage of cooling capacity as space cooling needs increased over time. Consequently, the Variable Air Volume system couldn’t keep up to effectively control air flow from contaminated areas.
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Cold rooms during heating season
This client contacted us regarding heating problems after a heating system renovation. Two problems were identified, a substitute equipment manufacturer did not meet the original design performance specifications and the system piping design was undersized for proper heating water flow.
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