Appliance Failures Expert Witnesses

Greenfield, Massachusetts

HVAC, Plumbing - Mechanical, HVAC, Heating, Plumbing, Building Systems, Freeze Losses, Pipe Failures, Water Heating, Appliance Failures, Water Leaks, Combustion Equipment, Building Assessments, Damage Assessments, Cost Estimates, Energy, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Cooling, Process Systems, Product Liability

Licensed Professional Engineer: MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT, PA. Provided Forensic Engineering Services on hundreds of cases with a specific focus in the areas of Building Systems and Equipment, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing Systems, Water Losses, Freeze-ups, CO Poisoning, Heating Appliance Blowback and more. Failure Analysis of Mechanical Systems and Components, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Energy Systems, Industrial Process Systems. Substantial experience in the Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems and Components. Design and Operation of Energy Systems and Power Plants, including Nuclear, Fossil and Renewable Energy. Also provide services in the areas of Project Management and Construction Administration for the entire duration of a project or on an interim basis, or for the purposes of Claim Damage Mitigation. Detailed knowledge of Construction Management Processes and Organizational Structure. U.S. Patent: 7,631,820 B2 Experienced Ar...

Yorktown Heights, New York

Slip Trip & Fall, Electrical Engineering - Door injuries, Electrical failures, Electronics failures, Electronic design flaws, Equipment failures from lightning, Electrical failures frtom lightning , Solar panel fires, Appliance failures, Electrocution/schock, Excessive building noise, Evidence testing and analysis

James J. Bernitt, P.E., has a Master of Engineering Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and a Bachelor of Engineering from The Cooper Union. Mr. Bernitt is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensed in the States of New York and Connecticut. He ha over 30 years’ experience in design development and failure analysis of electrical and electronic systems., trip/slip and falls and other injuries. He has been president of his own consulting engineering firm since 1993. The firm is involved in the design and development for electrical, electronics and embedded software products as well as forensic engineering activities. Mr. Bernitt also has experiencewith forensic investigations of electrical fires, hazardous electrical conditions , trip/slip and falls and a variety of equipment malfunctions and injuries. Forensic Engineering Reports and Inspections: • Cause and origin of electrical failures and fires • Failures involving electronics and electrical equipment and components ...

Coldspring, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Fire - Electrical Fires, Appliance Failures, Electrical Relays, Electrocution, Shock, Pools, Electrical Explosions, Corrosion, VFD, Variable Frequency Drives, OSHA, Fire Investigation, X-Ray, Lightning Stike, evidence storage, Subpart S, NFPA 70E, National Electric Code, Vehicle Fire

I am a licensed Professional Engineer and Principal Electrical Engineer at Dreiym Engineering PLLC, specializing in forensic electrical investigations, failure analysis, and corrosion control. I provide expert consulting and testimony in cases involving electrical design, code compliance, industrial safety, and accident reconstruction. My work spans residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, including oil and gas, chemical processing, renewable energy, and nuclear installations. I hold a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (with a minor in Mathematics) from Washington State University. I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in multiple states, including Texas (PE #116640), and can pursue licensure in additional states as needed. I also hold certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), and CP3 Certified. My expertise includes electrical failure analysis, arc flash hazar...