Mechanical Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.814

Pennsylvania

Introduction

Expert 814 has over 40 years of experience in the design and application of a wide variety of mechanical systems for both new construction and renovation work including laboratories, health care facilities, office buildings, industrial facilities, schools, churches, residential facilities and garages. During this period, he has developed a sophisticated understanding of the field, which has enabled him to apply his knowledge to the application of a wide range of engineering concepts.

Expert 814 has been a pioneer in energy conservation measures for mechanical systems employed in both new construction and in existing facilities. He has developed a proficiency in performing energy studies and audits and is currently registered in several states as a certified energy manager. He is a proponent on the application of energy reclaim and extraction and has been active in exploring this technology for commercial applications.

Expert 814 is also proficient in the design of specialized mechanical systems which include heat recovery, heat pumps, variable air volume distribution, humidification, process steam generation, incineration, process refrigeration, cold fired boilers, dust collection, fume exhaust, and smoke control.

Expert 814 is a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He is also a certified energy manager, a certified energy technical analyst, a registered land planner and a registered fallout shelter analyst.

Education

B.S.M.E. 1968, Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Training Courses

1983, Association of Energy Engineers, Plant & Building Energy Conservation Seminar

11/19/81, ASHRAE, Fire Protection & Safety in Buildings

11/17/77, Engineers Club of Philadelphia, Fire Protection Engineering

4/27/83, SFPE/ASHRAE, Smoke Control Seminar

5/18/70, Department of Defense, Fall out Shelter Analysis

3/12/84, FDA, ISPE Joint Conference

1982, Association of Energy Engineers, Certification Course on Energy Management

3/19/93, TPC Training Systems, Refrigerants & Refrigerant Oils

3/26/93, TPC Training Systems, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Compressors

4/2/93, TPC Training Systems, Trouble Shooting Refrigeration Systems

2/4/94, TPC Training Systems, How Power Plants Work

2/7/94, TPC Training Systems, Generating Steam in the Power Plant

2/8/94, TPC Training Systems, Using Steam in the Power Plant

The Trane Company,
7/24/80, TRACE Direct Training
9/30/98, Gas Furnace Service

9/30/98, Beckett Corporation, Installation, adjustment servicing and combustion efficiency measurements of oil burners

6/7/99, Viking Company, Fire Protection Seminar

1/3/00, National Propane Gas Association, Installation of Propane Gas Systems

5/9/00, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inspection, testing & maintenance of water based fire protection systems

1/16/01, Petroleum Marketer’s Association of America, Oil heat technician training

4/16/02, Fire findings, Investigation of gas & electric appliance fires

5/7/04, Siemens building technologies, Life safety training course

1/05, American College of Forensic Engineers, Forensic expert’s guide to litigation conference

Awards

1984, Speaker, Philadelphia ASHRAE Chapter
1987, 1992, Certificate of Appreciation, Science Fair Judge - Engineers Club of Trenton
1/16/92, Certificate of Appreciation, Lower Bucks BPW
4/23/82, ASHRAE, Certificate of Meritorious Service
9/24/88, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Certificate of Recognition

Member

AAA, American Arbitration Association
ABFE, American board of Forensic Examiners
ABSA, American Biological Safety Association
AEE, Association of Energy Engineers
AIPE, American Institute of Plant Engineers
ASHE, American Society of Hospital Engineers
ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers
ASPE, American Society of Plumbing Engineers
ASSE, American Society of Safety Engineers
BOCA, Building Officials & Code Administrators
ISPE, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers

NASE, National Association for Self-Employed
National Exchange Club
NSPE, National Society of Professional Engineers
SCA, Smoke Control Association
SFPE, Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Registration

Association of Energy Engineers, Certified Energy Manager
State of Pennsylvania, Professional Engineer
State of Ohio, Professional Engineer
State of New Jersey, Professional Engineer, Professional Land Planner
State of New York Professional Engineer
Department of Defense, Fallout Shelter Analyst

Experience

9/91-Present, Director, A Private Consulting Engineering Firm, PA
Responsible for managing a Consulting Engineering practice involving the design, evaluation, construction and co-ordination of various buildings in the high-tech industrial, institutional and commercial fields. Total responsible for all business development, finances, design and project management activities including: proposal, presentations, budgets, fee and contract negotiations, manpower allocation, staffing project scheduling, as well as profit projections.

9/91-Present, Director of Mechanical Engineering, An Engineering Firm, PA
Responsible for Conceptual design of mechanical systems and selection of equipment for institutional, commercial, industrial, educational and residential type facilities. Mechanical systems encompass heating, refrigeration, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and waste water disposal. Preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications), Economic studies and evaluation, Site investigations and surveys, Cost estimating, Construction administration, Testing.

1984-1991, Principal and Director of Engineering, Edward A. Sears Associates, New York, New York
Responsible for supervising four project engineers/managers and an average or 20/25 designer/draftsmen in completing HVAC systems design for commercial and institutional projects in NYC office. Responsible for business development and project management for an 18-person New Jersey office. Major projects included: hospital suites, medical and industrial research labs, university buildings, hotels and commercial/corporate office building. Management responsibilities included business development, presentations to architects and owners, fee/contract establishment and negotiations, budget and manpower scheduling, cost estimating, system selection, equipment specification, conceptual design, technical quality control, supervision of detailed design to resolve unique technical problems and status reviews.

1984, President, NRG Consultants
Responsible for Energy Studies, Analysis, Reports, Fire Investigations, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design.

1979-1984, Director of HVAC Engineering, CUH2A Architects & Engineers, New Jersey
Responsible for client contact, sales presentations to clients, management of HVAC staff of 32 people, project scheduling, cost control, conceptual and detailed design for Pharmaceutical Research Laboratories, Hospitals and Office Buildings, plus Energy Management Analysis.

1975-1979, President, Creative Design Associates, Inc., Warminster, PA
Responsible for Business Development, Management, Cost Control, Design of HVAC Plumbing, Fire Protection & Solar Heating Systems. Represented churches, schools, shopping centers, nursing homes, office buildings, and apartment complexes.

1965-1975, Chief Engineer, A. J. Creati & Associates, Inc. Elkins Park, PA
Responsible for HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping Design, Specification Writing, Cost Estimating, Storm Water Management, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Construction Administration, and Contracts. Supervised a staff of six people in HVAC and Plumbing Design. Started employment as a Designer. Represented chopping centers, industrial buildings, and office buildings.

1959-1965, Designer, Charles Barrows, Consulting Engineer, Levittown, PA
Responsible for HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Design for Residential and Commercial Buildings.

Representative Projects

New gymnasium and recreational pool, University
Estimated Construction Cost, $4,500,000. Building area square feet, 31,000

Addition of 1500 to absorption chiller, Hospital

Replacement of major mechanical and electrical components, Federal Building, New Jersey
Estimated Construction Cost, $3,800,000

Tenant fit out for corporate office facilities

Technical assistance reports & energy conservation studies, University, New Jersey
25 buildings total

Marriot Hotel, Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, 177-room addition

Refrigerated warehouse, East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Estimated Construction Cost, $6,500,000

Forensic Background

Available upon request