Breaking Under Pressure Failures Associated with Pressurized CPVC Water Piping
Proper installation of CPVC piping generally results in a dependable project, but shortcuts can lead to costly repairs for the property owner.
Senior Consulting Engineer Roger Davis is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Arkansas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He also has a certificate in Crane Safety from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Distance Learning and Professional Education Center.
Roger is experienced with municipal water, sanitary sewer design, construction, and operations. His expertise also includes property damage and personal injury investigations involving municipal utilities. He is an accomplished gas and diesel engine mechanic and has more than 30 years of experience with hydraulic plumbing and piping issues. He gained practical experience in hydraulics, fluid flow, tanks, and material handling with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc., the largest hazardous and industrial waste firm in North America. Roger also gained experience in industrial operations as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Roger has investigated claims and injuries ranging from pressure piping system failures and material and personnel handling equipment to large engine failures and fires involving machinery, generators and vehicles.
Proper installation of CPVC piping generally results in a dependable project, but shortcuts can lead to costly repairs for the property owner.
High-rise buildings in a major city + Broken water main +Underground electrical equipment = $$$$$$$$$$
Flood damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.
Never try to start an internal combustion engine, subjected to floodwaters, without taking the steps described in this guideline.
Fire damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.
Don’t dismiss simple routine measures. Proper maintenance is key to reducing expensive repairs and downtime.
Senior Consulting Engineer Roger Davis is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Arkansas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He also has a certificate in Crane Safety from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Distance Learning and Professional Education Center.
Roger is experienced with municipal water, sanitary sewer design, construction, and operations. His expertise also includes property damage and personal injury investigations involving municipal utilities. He is an accomplished gas and diesel engine mechanic and has more than 30 years of experience with hydraulic plumbing and piping issues. He gained practical experience in hydraulics, fluid flow, tanks, and material handling with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc., the largest hazardous and industrial waste firm in North America. Roger also gained experience in industrial operations as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Roger has investigated claims and injuries ranging from pressure piping system failures and material and personnel handling equipment to large engine failures and fires involving machinery, generators and vehicles.
Proper installation of CPVC piping generally results in a dependable project, but shortcuts can lead to costly repairs for the property owner.
High-rise buildings in a major city + Broken water main +Underground electrical equipment = $$$$$$$$$$
Flood damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.
Never try to start an internal combustion engine, subjected to floodwaters, without taking the steps described in this guideline.
Fire damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.
Don’t dismiss simple routine measures. Proper maintenance is key to reducing expensive repairs and downtime.
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