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In-Depth Failure Analysis, Forensic Investigation
KKAI provides Failure Analysis expertise in numerous technological areas, including:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronic
- Structural
- Chemical
- Metallurgical
Specialists are provided in most fields of inquiry pertinent to failure analysis, such as:
- corrosion
- metallurgy
- thermal-hydraulic
- stress analysis
- vibration analysis
- fracture mechanics
- statistical analysis
- process plant management systems
KKAI provides failure and design analysis for mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, including investigations of:
- fatigue
- fracture
- creep
- corrosion
- erosion
- poor welds
- wear
- improper material selection
- analysis of design defects
- fabrication and construction defects
- human error
- workplace risk
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Complementing our expertise and project management in Materials Technology, Product Development and Design and Manufacturing and Quality, KKAI is a resource for world-class expertise in Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation. KKAI offers a wide variety of related Engineering and Consulting Services, including
- Management of Product Warranty Analysis and Reliability Engineering
- Aerospace Metallurgical Engineering
- Oxidation and Hot Corrosion
- Tire Design and Manufacturing
- Consumer Product and Workplace Safety
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If you have not found the specific expertise you are seeking, please use our search engine, or for immediate assistance call 1-317-536-7000.
We focus on analysis and prevention of failures of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment including:
- Boilers and machinery
- Gas and steam turbines and generators
- Nuclear power plants
- Combined cycle plants
- Chemical and petrochemical plant equipment
- Welded and bolted steel structures
- Commercial and residential equipment and appliances
- Electronics, electrical components, electrical assemblies and products
We specialize in corrosion, metallurgy, thermal-hydraulic, stress analysis and vibration analyses, fracture mechanics, statistical analysis, and process plant management systems, with capabilities including:
- Fitness For Service
- Corrosion Control and Analysis
- Failure Analysis
- Material Selection
- Welding Consulting Services
- Metallurgical and Corrosion Consulting Services
- Nondestructive Examination
- Legal Expert Witness Support
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- Direct Assessment Methodology
- Risk Based Maintenance and Inspection Programs for Pipelines
- Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Procedure Development
- NDE and Records Management
- Corrosion Control, Coatings, and Materials Management
- Root Cause Failure Analysis and Incident Investigation
- Process Safety Management
- Planning and managing a PSM program.
- Reviewing the effectiveness of current PSM work, including the effectiveness of resource allocation.
- Meeting regulatory requirements, particularly OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.119 and the EPA's Risk Management Program.
- Conducting an audit.
- Leading Process Hazards Analyses of all types (HAZOP, Checklist, FMEA, What-It, and Fault Tree Analysis).
- Litigation Support
- Writing Operating Procedures
- Implementing a Management of Change program
- Training and Seminars
- Advanced Process Hazards Analysis
- Corrosion, Metallurgy, and the Prevention Failures
- Management of Change
- Practical Applications of Fitness For Service (FFS)
- Process Safety Management
- Risk Based Inspection (RBI)
- Writing Operating Procedures
Other examples of our investigative analysis and related capabilities include:
- Construction delay
- Economic damage analysis
- Repair cost audit and evaluation
- Run, repair, replace recommendations
- Fire and explosion analysis
- Patent infringement analysis
- Safety and risk analysis
- Evaluation of source of metal contaminants in drinking water
- Calculating consequential damage costs
- Evaluation of environmental impact
- Consulting and expert testimony
- Trial exhibits and animation
- Age-dependent failure rate analysis
- Decision optimization analysis
- Design optimization
- Dynamic and vibration analysis
- Economic analysis and forecasting
- Ignition and combustion testing
- Linear and nonlinear stress analysis
- Maintenance optimization
- Materials selection and evaluation
- Mechanical testing
- Microstructural examination
- Plant life cycle management
- Risk management and analysis
- Structural analysis
- Systems reliability
- Thermalhydraulic analysis
- Welding metallurgy
Among many other instances in which this expertise is applicable, we offer services of particular value in Accident Investigations, and Reconstruction. As integral parts of our Rapid Response Engineering® approach, KKAI also offers special capabilities such as Materials and Product Testing and Discrete Event Simulation / Forensic Animation / Finite Element Analysis. It is through this synergistic approach that KKAI is a unique and comprehensive resource in this capacity. For expertise in Product and Workplace Safety, Human Factors, and Ergonomics, Accident Investigations/Reconstruction, please follow this link.
Our Failure Analysis capabilities provide a key component within the comprehensive umbrella of KKAI's PrimeTrack® approach to world-class Product and Process Development, Management Solutions, and Failure Analysis and Root Cause Determination. KKAI has developed the PrimeTrack® pathway, a unique suite of world-class services and capabilities working in concert to ensure that you not only are on the "right track", but also are on the best possible course to continuous improvement of products, processes, and management systems. When setbacks such as product or process failures occur, KKAI's PrimeTrack® approach can provide a wealth of world-class forensic analysis, failure analysis and root cause determination expertise to track the root cause, execute solutions and minimize exposure to future risks. KKAI's PrimeTrack® service enables an accelerated, optimal approach toward "best-in-class" standards, mitigation of potential risks, and increased opportunities for success. To learn more about how you can benefit from KKAI's PrimeTrack® capabilities, please contact us today to speak with one of our Project Managers (317-536-7000).
With physical headquarters, corporate management and administrative staff located in Indianapolis, KKAI operates as a "virtual corporation" extending its scope to include Project Managers, Associates, and Experts from around the globe. By sharing the same computer and telecommunication systems, KKAI experts work "virtually" side by side with each other and with our clients to deliver world-class solutions in the most efficient and timely manner possible. Through our embrace of the latest technology, our clients can access the tremendous capabilities of the global resources of our integrated organization of world-class experts.
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KKAI's Organizational Mentoring® capabilities take the term "consulting" to an unprecedented level of service. Through this unique and innovative approach, KKAI world-class experts and consultants virtually work side-by-side with individuals within your organization or other remote or on-site KKAI support staff via Microsoft Terminal Server technology. It is accessible 24x7, from anywhere in the world, enabling KKAI experts to share applications and work with the client, on the client's desktop in real time. In addition, you can realize effective recruitment of On-Site Engineering, Technical, and Managerial expertise, combined with the benefits and flexibility of engaging Short-Term Consulting and/or Long-Term Consulting services. The result is the most focused and efficient means of utilizing and employing the world-class expertise that is available to you through KKAI. Follow this link to learn more.
Expertise in Materials Technology
- Metallurgy and Materials Selection
- Polymers, Adhesives, and Composites
- Ceramics and Glass Materials
- Rolling, Forging, and Extrusion
- Metal Stamping, Hydro-Forming, Stretch Forming, Elasto-Forming, and Super-Plastic Forming
- Machining and Machine Tools
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Casting and Metal Injection Molding
- Metal Surface Finishing
- Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Product Design and Manufacturing
- Analysis and Design of Manufacturing Processes, Machine Design, Automotive Durability, Noise and Vibration Abatement, Crashworthiness, and Occupant Safety, Structural and Thermal Systems, and Electronic Devices, including the Applications of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Assisted Engineering (CAE) in Continuum Mechanics, Electro-Dynamics, Fluid and Gas Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
- Mechanical, Electrical, Semiconductor, Electronic, Chemical, Software, Structural, Industrial, System, Manufacturing, Quality, Control, Packaging Engineering for all industries, and Metallurgical Engineers, Consultants, and Experts
- Pharmaceuticals, Dietary Supplements, Foods, Cosmetics, Household Chemical Specialties, Life Sciences Consulting in all areas of the Biotechnology, Bio-Pharmaceutical, Molecular Diagnostic, Medical Device and Equipment Industries, Health Care Products and Packaging, Quality Control, Assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Compliance and Validation Expertise including Executive Management Consultants, Ph.D. Scientists, Project Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, QA, QC and Regulatory Compliance Specialists, and M.D. Clinical Trial Experts
- Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electro-mechanical, and Electronic Devices, and Systems Design, Development, Reliability, Life Cycle, and Manufacturing Consultants, and Experts
- Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Dermatology
To find KKAI Consultants, Engineers and Experts with related expertise, enter your search query (type of expertise you are seeking) in the box below, choose to search the entire Rapid-Response site or just resumes, then click the search button. Please note that the list of resumes available online is a select subset of our vast database. If your search of our site does not reveal the expertise you are seeking, please call us toll-free (in the U.S.) at 1-800-367-5524 or contact us for more information and we will gladly assist you in locating the specific expertise you require.
Have an urgent engineering or scientific need that requires expert testimony, failure analysis or engineering consulting? Contact KKAI now for rapid response from a world-class expert.
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Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
Rapid Response Engineering® Solutions
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 320
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268
(317) 536-7000 voice
(317) 536-7220 fax