industrial equipment fire analysis

At ARA, we have years of experience analyzing fires on a wide range of mechanical equipment in residential, public, commercial, and industrial settings. Our engineers apply years of understanding of fire dynamics to assess the damage to industrial equipment and scene evidence and are able to determine the cause(s) and location of the fire’s ignition. CT/X-Ray scanning, metallurgical//chemical analysis, and materials testing provide detailed information about the evidence for positive source ignition identification.

Leading causes of industrial fire

• Combustible dust or residue in food manufacturing, woodworking, chemical manufacturing, metalworking, pharmaceuticals, and other industry types coming in contact with an ignition source

• Hot work such as brazing, burning, heating, and soldering

• Flammable liquid and gasses, such as at chemical plants

• Fault and manufacturing equipment and electrical hazards from overloaded or leaking electricity