CAPABILITY | THERMAL SCIENCES

Thermal Sciences Expertise for Energy Systems

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Future-proof utilities and energy operations

Exponent's multidisciplinary teams bring an uncommon level of scientific and engineering rigor to help address whatever challenges you might face when it comes to energy systems design, safety, and compliance. We can help navigate an array of issues across industries — from oil and gas (including LNG), to renewable energy such as wind and solar, to turbine systems and utility power generation.

When it comes to building more resilient energy systems, how can Exponent's multidisciplinary teams help?

When you have high-stakes, mega projects related to energy systems, Exponent has the breadth of knowledge and experience needed to tackle your complex challenges.  With thermal, data, environmental, health, and materials scientists as well as structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers on staff, we can ensure that your facilities and assets are compliant with chemical, fire, and explosion safety requirements as well as relevant codes, standards, practices, and guidelines.

We routinely assist clients on projects such as understanding fire protection engineering requirements for buildings and industrial structures; utility asset integrity management for substations, power lines, and poles; chemical process safety and risk analysis consulting; and engineering consulting for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industries.

CAPABILITIES

Experts

Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.

Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME
Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Tom Long, Jr., P.E., CFEI
Tom Long, Jr., P.E., CFEI

Corporate Vice President, Office Director and Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Bowie

Abid Kemal, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI
Abid Kemal, Ph.D., CFEI, CVFI

Practice Director and Principal

Thermal Sciences

Menlo Park

Tim Myers, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Tim Myers, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Ali Reza, P.E., CFI
Ali Reza, P.E., CFI

Office Director and Principal

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Erik Christiansen, Ph.D., P.E., CFI
Erik Christiansen, Ph.D., P.E., CFI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Reeve Dunne, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Reeve Dunne, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Menlo Park

Gregory Haussmann, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Gregory Haussmann, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Houston

Dennis Moore, Ph.D., P.E.
Dennis Moore, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Los Angeles

Trey Morrison, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, FAIChE, CFEI
Trey Morrison, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, FAIChE, CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Warrenville

Timothy Morse, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Timothy Morse, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Principal Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Michael Barry, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Michael Barry, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Christopher Buehler, Ph.D., P.E.
Christopher Buehler, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

New York

Francesco Colella, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Francesco Colella, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Brenton Cox, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, CFEI
Brenton Cox, Ph.D., P.E., CCPSC, CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Warrenville

Sean Dee, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Sean Dee, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Warrenville

Ryan Hart, Ph.D., P.E.
Ryan Hart, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Houston

Alfonso Ibarreta, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI
Alfonso Ibarreta, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI

Managing Engineer

Thermal Sciences

Natick

Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled

With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.

Chemicals in blue drum barrels. Exponent test and chemicals to help develop prevent fire hazards.

Chemical Engineering

Extensive production and safety assessments for facilities combining hazardous and reactive materials, novel technologies, and interconnected equipment.

Large powerlines in a rural farm setting. Exponent helps stakeholders explore safer, more efficient and alternative energy solutions.

Thermal Sciences Expertise for Utilities

Overcome any utility operations challenge — from safety to asset management, and more.

Firefighters work to extinguish flames. Exponent fire protection engineering helps create fire prevention strategies.

Fire Protection Engineering

Extensive fire suppression, detection, and alarm system testing to support achieving code and regulatory requirements.

Sparks fly from industrial welding fabrication. Exponent performs fire and flammability testing of all types of products and materials

Fire & Flammability Testing

Thorough fire and flammability testing for sprinklers, smoke, and heat detectors, vehicle fire testing, and more.

Computational Modeling​ [TS]

Computational Modeling; Thermal Sciences

A less expensive and faster alternative to thermal or flow experiments.

Fire alarm surrounded by smoke. Exponent performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products.

Consumer Product Safety Assessments: Thermal Sciences

Helping clients understand and adopt fire and chemical safety standards for consumer protection.

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Aeronautical Engineering

Engineering consultation for commercial aviation, aerospace technologies, and drones.

House engulfed in fire. Exponent provides fire and explosion investigations.

Fire & Explosion Investigations

In-depth field examinations and high-tech modeling and testing to determine the origin and cause of fires, gas explosions, dust explosions, and other explosions...

Industrial gas pipes in a blaze of fire. Exponent performs investigations of fluid combustion systems.

Thermal Fluid & Combustion Systems

Support for HVAC, boilers, commercial refrigeration systems, and more.

A computer tower and circuit boards are engulfed in flames. Exponent electrical engineers construct detailed accident reconstructions.

Thermal Sciences Expertise for Disputes

Evidence-based scientific insights and expert witness support for industrial fires and explosions, oil and chemical spills, and equipment failures.

Insights

Two Automotive Engineers Working on Electric Car Chassis Platform
Thought leadership

Better Data, More Opportunities to Maximize EV and Hybrid Safety & Performance

Publications

How Can We Modernize the Power Grid?

Publications

Helping Utilities Withstand Extreme Ice Events

Industry Analysis

Mitigating Battery Safety Risk in Severe Weather Conditions

Thought leadership

Advancing Carbon Storage Infrastructure with Computer Modeling