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Mechanical Properties of Metals
Expert has studied aluminum alloys from the 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx series and studied their grain size, tensile properties, heat treatments, corrosion resistance, and fatigue behavior (both room temperature stress - life (S-N) and crack growth behavior). His work…
Sensors and Measurements
Expert is a physicist who has both general and expert knowledge of flow sensing technologies and metering techniques, primarily in gases obtained for industrial uses and healthcare industries ranging from practical engineering applications to detailed design and new concept generation.…
Gear Design & Analysis
HELICAL GEAR DESIGN; SPUR GEAR DESIGN; GEAR TOOTH. Expert has extensive experience in the design and analysis of spur and helical gears. He is the author of the computer programs GEARCALC and AGMA218, which are widely used by the gear…
Metal Alloy Welding, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy Properties
Expert has extensive experience with the specification and application of nickel and stainless alloys in the high temperature areas of gas (both aero and industrial/marine) and steam turbines including compressors, combustion, and turbine components. He has worked closely with designers,…
Turbomachinery
As the founder of his engineering consulting company, Expert consults with manufacturers and owners of turbomachinery such as steam and gas turbines, gas expanders, TG sets, pumps, and fans. His experience as a steam turbine designer includes several patents related…
Automotive Engineering Materials
METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE APPLICATION. Expert has expertise in the many aspects of incorporating metal matrix composites into mechanical devices. He has been involved in the design, fabrication, machining, joining, and evaluation process for automotive applications. In particular, Expert has extensive…
Weld Structure, Tanks, Vessels
Expert (pronounced ma-kit-ka, ) has over 35 years experience in practical applications requiring consideration of materials, toughness, impact energy and resistance, tensile strength, yield strength, and ductility of metals. This includes experience with properties of welds and weldments, and ASME…
Corrosion in Plant, Buildings, HVAC, Hi-Temp, Surveys/Failure Analysis; Expert Witness, Seminars
Expert has over 35 years of experience in practical aspects of materials utilization involving steels, stainless and high alloy steels, nickel and nickel alloys, copper and copper alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, and titanium and titanium alloys in many corrosive…
Electrical Power Generation and Control–Design, Project Management and Troubleshooting
Expert has provided project management, issue management, owner'Expertengineer, agency contact, design, plant modification, installation supervision, start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting services for power generating plants, auxiliary systems and sub-systems for more than thirty years. Most of these services have been performed…
Flowmeters
EUROPEAN ELECTRICAL STANDARD. Expert has worked in Europe since 1990 where he has become intimately involved with the modification of American-made products for the purpose of meeting European requirements and expectations. Specifically, he has coordinated the design and certification process…