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David M. Firth, Senior Failure Investigation and Litigation Consultant

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David is a metallurgical engineer with 29 years of experience in a broad range of areas. His expertise includes forensic metallurgy, litigation, failure analysis, life assessment, fitness for purpose assessments, repair methodologies, manufacturing processes and risk management of pressure vessels, piping and rotating equipment.

David has investigated a number of major incidents and near major incidents (i.e. with a loss or potential loss of many millions of dollars) in industrial plant to determine the root cause, how to repair the plant and how to ensure adequate plant life. These have included blown out petrochemical reformers, major gas leaks on offshore platforms, failed hydro power station, failed ships engines and numerous fatal aircraft accidents. He has also acted as an independent expert in a number of litigation cases.

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Contact David on:

Phone +64-4-978-6630
DDI +64-4-978-6634
Mobile

+64-21-398-241

Fax +64-4-931-3431
Email d.firth@mptsolutions.com

Last Updated February 27, 2007 Contact info@mptsolutions.com