Mechanical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Arizona

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Patents, intellectual property, aerial lift, boom lift, scissor lift, manufacturing equipment, agricultural equipment, oil and gas equipment, refuse equipment, garbage trucks, trailers, conveyors, exercise equipment, safety, consumer products, chairs, seating, Forklift, thrill ride, zip line

Experienced mechanical engineer (MS, PE) and certified safety professional (CSP) with seven issued patents. Award winning inventor. President of Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc., a mechanical engineering consulting company with clients around the United States ranging from individual inventors to Fortune 500 companies. Consulted on multiple products including: forklifts, conveyors, aerial lifts, garbage trucks, trailers, exercise equipment, seating and manufacturing equipment. Graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Completed a master's of science degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA with an emphasis in product development. Licensed professional engineer (PE) and a certified safety professional in comprehensive practice (CSP). Certified operator and trainer for forklifts, powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, MEWPS, rough terrain forklifts. Approaching 20 years experience in product development, patents, safe equipment desi...

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC Design, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Cooling, Commercial HVAC, Ventilation, Chillers, Air Handlers, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Code Compliance, Heating, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Air Distribution, Refrigeration, hydronics, energy efficiency, economization

Three+ Decades of Technical Leadership ● 1992 (age 27) – Solo research project proving proximity transducers detect rolling-element bearing failures far earlier than accelerometers. Published in Orbit magazine; codified in API 670 & ISO 20816 for global diagnostics standards. ● 1993 – Presented Orbit research at Symposium on Industrial Applications of Gas Turbines, Canadian Gas Association, Banff, Alberta. ● 2007–2020 – Designed 100+ energy-efficient U.S. data centers, including state-of-the-art HVAC/power systems exceeding ASHRAE & Title 24. ● 2015 – Lectured/conducted vibrations lab, Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA. ● 2015 – Published plain-English guide to CA Title 24-2013 data center cooling in Data Center Journal, resolving confusion and enabling compliant data center expansions. ● 2021–2025 – Designed large-scale HVAC for commercial/military facilities, exceeding IMC, UFC, & IBC for performance/efficiency. Core Expertise ● HVAC design/construction/f...

Mesa, Arizona

Construction Defects, Mechanical Engineering - HVAC, Plumbing, Standard of Care in Design and Construction, Cleanroom Design, Codes and Standards, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Gas and Chemical Distribution, Piping, Central Plant, Built Environment, Exhaust, Humidification & Dehumidification, Process piping, Fire Sprinkler, Refrigeration, Design, Construction

Scott Calkins is the Principal of Acorn Consulting Services, bringing extensive expertise across a wide spectrum of roles within the built environment. With a diverse background as an engineer, lecturer, design lead, project manager, and expert witness, Scott offers a unique combination of technical proficiency and practical experience. He is an expert in the evaluation of deficiencies in HVAC systems, cleanrooms, piping systems, refrigeration systems, construction defects and code compliance. Scott is registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in multiple states and holds a certified by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for the ease of obtaining licensure in quick order. He is a member of several professional organizations, including: National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Forensic Expert Witness As...

Cave Creek, Arizona

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - HVAC, Mechanical Engineer, Failure Analysis, Pipe Failure, Mock Up, Explosion, Leak, Pump, Pipe, Valve, Installation Defect, Engineering Defect, Material Defect

LaRovere Consulting, LLC provides advanced forensic engineering and laboratory diagnostic services specializing in the root-cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system failures. Joshua Drake is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME), as well as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and over 13 years of experience in construction engineering. This combination of field-level operational knowledge and advanced theoretical analysis ensures that investigations are grounded in both physical reality and engineering first principles. Our firm moves beyond visual inspections by utilizing empirical data and laboratory-grade evaluations to establish technical liability in civil litigation and insurance subrogation.

Phoenix, Arizona

Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC

Mr. Behrens has 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with the last 36 years primarily devoted to failure analysis and forensic engineering. His forensic engineering practice is diverse and has included conducting over a thousand engineering investigations involving a wide range of fires, explosions, accidents, and product failures. Mr. Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents. Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment. Mr. Behrens is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Associat...