Mechanical Engineering – Expert Witness
DC White have acted as independent expert witnesses in an assortment of cases since 1992. We use clearly presented, unequivocal evidence to support our findings. We tell it as it is, with our duty to the court. In most cases, this is enough to prevent the expense of the case going to court.
| Mechanical Engineering – Expert Witness |
DC White have acted as independent expert witnesses in an assortment of cases since 1992. We use clearly presented, unequivocal evidence to support our findings. We tell it as it is, with our duty to the court. In most cases, this is enough to prevent the expense of the case going to court.
Experienced Experts
The types of cases handled have varied from a court case about a power station that had received unacceptable components during manufacture, a malfunctioning off-shore floating hose, a valve failure job involving crude oil metering skids in Iraq, the seals on a brewery mash tun vessel and a gearbox shaft failure on a tyre shredding plant.
Experienced Experts
The types of cases handled have varied from a court case about a power station that had received unacceptable components during manufacture, a malfunctioning off-shore floating hose, a valve failure job involving crude oil metering skids in Iraq, the seals on a brewery mash tun vessel and a gearbox shaft failure on a tyre shredding plant.
Avoid Costly Legal Proceedings
For us, the happiest situation is where we have been brought in as an independent assessor to give an experienced opinion on the quality of design or build of a product, and to give recommendations as to how the client and his supplier can reach a non-litigious way forward – a win-win situation in a potentially costly scenario.
Avoid Costly Legal Proceedings
For us, the happiest situation is where we have been brought in as an independent assessor to give an experienced opinion on the quality of design or build of a product, and to give recommendations as to how the client and his supplier can reach a non-litigious way forward – a win-win situation in a potentially costly scenario.
Our Expertise
DC White offers a respected and comprehensive expert witness service covering all aspects of mechanical engineering assessment.
Our Expertise
DC White offers a professional and comprehensive service covering all aspects of mechanical engineering assessment. We are respected and experienced expert witnesses in the following areas:
Latest case study
Marine engine bearings failure analysis
DC White have recently been requested to carry out inspections of two large marine diesel bearings by a major fleet operator. The bearings failed prematurely and the fleet operator sought an independent opinion in order to assist in negotiations with the engine manufacturers. The first bearing was a main bearing and the second a crosshead bearing. The first had run for 15,000 hours and the second for [...]
Latest case study
Marine engine bearings failure analysis
DC White have recently been requested to carry out inspections of two large marine diesel bearings by a major fleet operator. The bearings failed prematurely and the fleet operator sought an independent opinion in order to assist in negotiations with the engine manufacturers. The first bearing was a main bearing and the second a crosshead bearing. The first had run for 15,000 hours and the second for [...]
