Gas Dynamics LLC
Developed the engineering expertise to perform technical loss
investigations and inspections. The true cause and consequential events
surrounding insurance losses can often be determined by the careful collection
of evidence and the application of scientific principles.
Acquired experience from the following typical efforts and work
assignments:
- The study of structural failure by stress analysis
techniques.
- The evaluation of gas permeability and movement from leaking
underground structures.
- The establishment of related events leading to gas
explosions and fires.
- Acting as the insurance company representative in
determining refinery and process plant loss contributions.
- Analyzing the
burner function and control behavior relation to boiler room fires.
- The
testing of hose and pressure components to confirm failure rating.
Accumulated design and application experience and construction technique
in:
- Facilities Engineering
- LP, NH3 and natural gas systems and
plants.
- Dry bulk storage bins and conveyors.
- Industrial refrigeration
and air conditioning.

Areas of Expertise:
Carbon Monoxide Asphyxiation for Camping Heaters
Fire and Explosion Investigations: Forensic
Examination
Burner and Boiler Applications
LP Gas, Ammonia Storage, and Chemical Handling Equipment
LP Gas Standby Systems and Bulk Plants
Fire Sprinkler Systems and Monitoring Apparatus
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment
Machine Design and Stress Analysis
Crop Drying Equipment and Fuel Systems
Laboratory Facilities for Pressure tests and Flow
Measurements
Examinations
Cathodic Protection Analysis and Measurements
NFPA, ANSI, and API Code Interpretation
Wind Generator and Tower Systems
Ambulance and Emergency Equipment Design
Refinery and Petrochemical Plants
Computer Stress and Flow Analysis
Partial List of Clients:
Aetna Life and Casualty Co.
American Hardware Mutual Insurance Co.
Cosgrove, Flynn and Gaskins
Crawford and Co.
Crum and Forster Insurance Co.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Cos.
Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
Garvey, Anderson, Johnson, Gabler Attorneys
Great American Insurance Co.
Hartford Insurance Group
Home Insurance Co.
Kemper Insurance Co.
National Farmers Union Insurance Co.
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
State Auto Insurance Co.
Stringer and Rohleder, Ltd.
United Fire and Casualty Co.
Wausau Insurance Cos.