AIS Forensic Engineering

AIS Forensic Engineering, PC is a forensic engineering firm specializing in mechanical and explosion safety engineering. Our areas of expertise include boiler safety, furnace explosions, pressure vessel explosions, and mechanical explosions, among others. With a focus on establishing causes of accidents with a high degree of certainty, our expert team has provided extensive engineering accident investigations for various sectors, from insurance companies and corporations to friendly foreign governments and the public sector.

At AIS Forensic Engineering, PC, we provide a wide range of services, including expert witnessing, accident investigations, consultations, and inspections. Our team has decades of experience in the private and public sectors, and we are committed to providing our clients with the expertise and knowledge needed to resolve their positions effectively.

Services Offered

Our services encompass various aspects of mechanical and explosion safety engineering, and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide thorough and accurate investigations and analyses. Here are some of the services we offer:

• Explosions Investigations: Our expert team has investigated numerous explosion cases, including boiler explosions, pressure vessel explosions, and furnace explosions. We have the expertise to establish the cause of the explosion and provide recommendations for preventing similar incidents in the future.
• Boiler Safety: We specialize in boiler safety, including boiler explosions, boiler flue gas stack leaks, and boiler flue gas stack explosions. Our team has the knowledge and experience to assess the safety of boiler systems and provide recommendations for improving safety.
• Piping Safety: Our piping safety services include assessing the safety of piping systems, including steam condensate explosions (water hammer), hydrogen chloride manufacturing explosions, TCS or SiHCl3 explosions, and piping failures. We have the expertise to provide recommendations for preventing piping failures and improving safety.
• Metallurgical Analysis: Our metallurgical analysis services include evaluating the metallurgical properties of drums, tubes, and other components of boiler and pressure vessel systems. We use advanced techniques to assess the condition of these components and provide recommendations for improving safety.
• Mechanical Failure Analysis: We specialize in analyzing mechanical failures, including boiler tube vibrations, bare tubes and finned tubes, extrusion press tie rods, and steam drum tube sheet cracking in ligaments - drum repairs and replacements. Our team has the expertise to assess the cause of mechanical failures and provide recommendations for preventing similar incidents.
• Evidence Storage: We offer evidence storage services, including re-crating, packing, and annual desiccant evaluation. Our secure storage facilities ensure the integrity of evidence and provide clients with peace of mind.

Our History

AIS Forensic Engineering, PC was originally founded in 1999 as AIS Accident Inspection Specialists, Inc., an investigation and inspection agency that provided boilers (B&PV) including B31 piping and AST or aboveground storage tank inspections, investigations, reconstruction, forensic engineering, risk engineering, quality assurance inspections, and training. Since then, we have expanded our services to include a broader range of mechanical and explosion safety engineering, and we continue to provide expert witnessing, accident investigations, consultations, and inspections for clients in various sectors.