Electrical

Mr Edwin Low has extensive experience investigating electrical breakdowns and equipment failures across medium-voltage (MV), high-voltage (HV), and extra-high-voltage (EHV) systems. His expertise covers a wide range of electrical infrastructure and equipment, including:

Cables & Transmission Systems

• Marine and underground cables 
• Medium-voltage (MV) cable joints 

Switchgear & Protection Equipment

• Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) 
• Air-insulated switchgear (AIS) 
• Air circuit breakers (ACBs) 
• Control and protection equipment 

Power Supply & Backup Systems

• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units 
• Diesel rotary UPS (DRUPS) units 

Industrial & Generation Equipment

• Induction motors 
• Wind turbine generators (WTGs) 
• Synchronous alternators 
• Generation transformers, transmission transformers, and distribution transformers 

Safety & Monitoring Systems

• Security systems 
• Automatic fire alarm systems 
• Closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance systems

Electrical Damage from Environmental or Operational Factors

• Lightning strikes 
• Voltage surges, over-voltages, and voltage fluctuations 
• Electrical faults resulting in personal injury

Our forensic investigation process is thorough, methodical and designed to provide reliable findings suitable for litigation support. Key steps include: 

• On-site attendance to assess the incident as early as possible
• Gathering background information relevant to the incident
• Detailed inspection & documentation of physical evidence
• Sample collection and testing, when necessary
• Review of documents, drawings & test results
• Verification of compliance with applicable standards & codes, including:
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Analysis & consideration of findings to determine probable causes
• Preparation of comprehensive reports suitable for court or arbitration proceedings

We are committed to delivering consistently high-quality forensic services and aim to be an indispensable partner in determining the causes of incidents. 

We provide expert advice to private individuals, commercial & industrial organisations, loss adjusting firms, insurance companies, and legal professionals. Many of our investigations are conducted in anticipation of potential litigation, and Mr Edwin Low has extensive experience providing expert witness testimony in both court proceedings and arbitration hearings.