Dr. Mark Shirilau has over 32 years of experience as a licensed Engineering Consultant and Electrical & General Contractor. He is a nationally known expert in Load Research, Utility Demand-Side Management, Energy Conservation Programs, and Measurement & Verification.

Dr. Shirilau regularly consults with the Contractor State License Board, helping to write the licensing examinations, and has authored Power 101: A Basic Introduction to Electric Utility Power, a book exhibiting his extensive knowledge in the Electric System and Marketplace.

Areas of Expertise:

• Comprehensive Energy Solutions
• Electrical Energy Engineering & Auditing
• Utility Research & Incentives
• Utility Rate Optimization
• Demand Side Management - Measurement & Verification
• Energy Savings Project Management
• Power Quality Enhancement
• Education & Training
• Market & Opinion Research

Bison is a multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in failure analysis, forensic engineering and fire sciences with a team of P.E.'s who have performed thousands of forensic assignments including in excess of 1,000 fuel gas investigations.

Legal professionals turn to Bison to scientifically conduct investigations to determine the cause of destructive events. Forensic Engineers provide expert testimony and consultation. Investigations include explosions, fires, carbon monoxide incidents, electrical fires and failures, structural failures, mechanical failures, accident reconstruction, specialized testing, and courtroom presentations:

Fuel Gas Incidents: Fire and Explosion Causation; Propane Explosions, Natural Gas Explosion, Gas Delivery Systems; Carbon Monoxide Testing and Evaluation, Production and Migration Investigations; Plant & Pipeline, Piping Evaluation; Operational Analysis; Appliance Evaluation; Code Compliance; Soil Gas Migration; Vapor Dispersion

Fire Investigation and Explosion Analysis: Cause and Origin, Scene Documentation; Collection of Evidence; Certified Fire Investigator

Electrical Engineering: Electrically Related Fires, Electrical Service and Wiring Failures, Production Facility Service and Controls for Chemical, Petroleum, and Distribution Facilities, Electrical Contacts, Electrocutions; Lightning Strikes

Mechanical Engineering: Equipment Design and Operation; High-Pressure Oilfield Equipment; Pump Design and Operation; HVAC Systems; High and Low-Pressure Seals; Plastic Part Design and Manufacture, Industrial Equipment

Accident Reconstruction: Accident Sequence Reconstruction; Speed, Time and Distance Calculations; Crush Damage; Braking; Steering and Mechanical Analysis, including Tires; Electrical System / Electronic Failures; Mechanical and Fuel Systems; Airbag and Seatbelt Fatalities/Injuries; Staged Vehicle Impact

Failure Analysis: Industrial Equipment, Vehicle Impacts, Airbags and Seat Belts; Elevator Failures; Helmet and other Protective Equipment Failures; Infant Crib Design Inadequacies; Carbon Monoxide Investigations, Crane Failures, etc.

Metallurgical Engineering: Metal Fatigue of Gas Compressor Components; Electrical Contact Evaluations; Cracking of Structural Plastics; Chemical Analysis; Corrosion & Stress Evaluation and Analysis; SEM Analysis; Electron/Optical Microscopy; X-ray Examination

Bison's clients argue their cases with confidence, secure in the knowledge that their claims are based on unbiased, scientific data.

Dr. Darrell R. Word is an Electrical Engineer registered in the State of Texas. He is proficient in math, physics and the underlying principles of science and engineering, which includes a strong background in Electromagnetics. His principal focus is on Professional Engineering and Consulting. Dr. Word works as an Expert Witness where his knowledge and expertise can be of assistance. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

Areas of Expertise:

Electromagnetic (EM) Fields

Computer Driven Systems and A-D Interfacing

Sensors and Instrumentation

Micro-Processor and Micro-Controller Applications

Analog and Digital Signal Processing

Control Systems / Electromechanical Systems

Analog and Digital Circuits

Communications, Telemetry and Navigation Systems

Low-Noise Amplifiers

Imaging and Image Processing

Systems Design and Analysis

RF systems, Spread-Spectrum Systems, and Antennas

Power Systems Engineering and Analysis

EM Geophysical Systems and Applications

Software Environment UNIX, MS-Windows, MS-DOS, Fortran, LISP, C, and Various Assemblers

POWERPLANT Consultants, Inc., (PPC) is a technical services company providing highly specialized support services for Industrial Power Generation Systems, Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants. PPC specializes in Design, Performance, Forensics, Construction, Design Defects, Cost Analysis for Lost Operations, Maintenance, and Repair. PPC has extensive international experience and is OSHA Lockout / Tagout Certified.

Areas of Expertise

Power Generation

Marine Propulsion - Conventional / Alternative Fueled Systems

Microturbines

Boilers

Industrial Gas Turbines

Diesel Engines

Cogeneration

Geothermal

Landfill

Digester Gas

Wind and Solar Powered Generation Systems<

Sarsen Energy Group provides a cutting-edge consultancy that helps make sense of the Retail Energy Markets. Our director, Charlie Hewitt, has over 20 years of experience in energy as a principal and operational manager. He is available for engagements in the areas of Business Consulting, Litigation Consulting, Energy Procurement, and Retail Energy Training.

Sarsen Energy Group has extensive experience in Electric Power and natural gas markets including market entry, start-ups, and acquisitions.

Energy Procurement - Having designed pricing systems and retail contracts for two of the largest energy retailers in North America, Sarsen Energy Group can provide meaningful advice that will benefit your business.

Training - Sarsen Energy Group has experience in providing concise and practical training to a broad spectrum of audiences. One-on-one or group training is available on general industry and specific topics

Areas of Expertise Include:

Due Diligence Associated with Acquisitions or Credit Facility Modification

Process Audits for Forecasting, Pricing, Contracting, and Portfolio Management

Operational Policy and Procedure Development and Review

Commercial Risk Assessment

Retail Contract Business Issue Review

Commercial and Functional Strategy Development

Risk Management Policy Development and Implementation