Oil, Gas & Renewables
We provide forensic engineering expertise for oil, gas & renewables like solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy.
Assessing the Damage
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Our engineers have the depth of knowledge to help you understand losses involving the following buildings, structures, systems, and more.
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Transmission Infrastructure—Electrical distribution, natural gas, utilities
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Hydroelectric—Dams, turbines, generators, penstocks, pipelines
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Fossil Fuel Power Generation—Steam turbines, boilers, combustion gas turbines, auxiliary systems, balance of plant
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Biodiesel—Fuel quality, storage, handling, systems, chemical properties, emissions
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Solar—Panels, inverters, electrical systems, battery technology, energy efficiency and generation
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Geothermal—Wells, pumps, turbines, land movement, heat exchangers, boilers, water quality
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Wind—Turbines, blades, gearboxes, generators, towers, foundations, grid connection
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Mechanical Systems—Manufacturing plants, construction projects, chemical plants, petrochemical plants
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Oil & Gas—Pipelines, onshore and offshore drilling, transportation, processing, refining, storage, midstream operations
Finding the Cause
Energy infrastructure damages often involve a combination of factors. Here are some examples of common causes we investigate.
Corrosion
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Equipment
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Pipelines
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Tanks
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Heat exchangers
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Boilers
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Structures
Fires
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Leaks
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Overheating
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Faulty wiring
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Poor grounding
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Installation issues
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Equipment malfunction
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Fuel handling
Operations & Maintenance
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Code violations
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Material defects
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Manufacturing errors
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Inadequate maintenance
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Construction defects
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Human error
Structural
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Foundational settlement
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Structural fatigue
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Improper installation
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Aging infrastructure
Weather damage from
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Water
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Flood
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High wind
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Lightning
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Hail
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Tornado
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Hurricane
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Blizzard
