Key personnel: Dr Andrew McMinn, PhD, MA, CEng, MIMMM, MIMechE, NACE

Typical projects undertaken: Failure analysis of components ranging from hammers to pressure vessels; accident reconstruction of window cleaning hoist; materials/corrosion advice on use of cast aluminium in condensing boilers; assessment of damage mechanism in power plant components – remaining life assessment and safety justification; literature reviews and analysis; technology transfer.

Overseas experience: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ghana, Canada, USA

Language(s): French