Forensic Engineering
Forensic Engineering Services
Our approach combines advanced laboratory investigations, structured root-cause analysis, and engineering simulations to deliver accurate, actionable insights.
Industry Focus
We support clients across critical sectors, including:
- Energy & Oil and Gas – Asset integrity, corrosion, and pipeline failures
- Renewables – Offshore wind, solar, and energy storage systems
- Shipping & Maritime – Hull damage, fatigue analysis, and other mechanical, metallurgical, and corrosion damages
- Infrastructure – Bridges, railway, water treatment projects
Our Core Forensic Engineering Services
We offer a comprehensive range of forensic engineering activities, including:
Laboratory Investigations
- Develop detailed test plans for failed components
- Perform conventional metallurgical and mechanical testing
- Access advanced analytical techniques through our partnership with the Centre for Engineering Materials at the University of Surrey, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/EDS)
- X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS)
- Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM)
Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- On-site failure investigations and systematic data collection
- Apply industry-recognized RCA techniques:
- Event and Causal Factor Analysis (ECF)
- Cause Tree Methods (CTM)
- 5 Whys
- Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Failure Mode Analysis
- Identify and classify failure mechanisms
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions
Engineering Simulation & Modeling
- Use advanced software for stress analysis, fatigue modeling, corrosion and erosion modelling, and fluid dynamics
- Validate hypotheses and replicate failure conditions
Why Choose London Petrotech Engineering Ltd (LPE)?
- Strategic partnership with University of Surrey for fast-track lab access
- Multi-disciplinary expertise in corrosion, metallurgy, welding, pipeline, piping, mechanical, process engineering, and flow assurance
- Advanced engineering simulation and modeling tools to support our forensic engineering services
- Proven track record across Oil & Gas, Renewables, Maritime, and Infrastructure sectors
Meet the Head of our Forensic Engineering Practice?
Please click on the link to meet the head of our forensic engineering practice, Dr. Mohammad Hosseini, PhD, CEng, CSci, FIMMM, FICorr
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Need Forensic Engineering Support?
When failures occur, timely and accurate analysis is critical.
Contact us today to discuss your forensic engineering needs and learn how our advanced capabilities can help you prevent recurrence and protect your assets.