Acker & Associates

Detailed engineering analysis and investigations to diagnose and prevent condensation, water vapor transmission, and moisture-related damage in buildings, facilities, and process systems.

• Building Water Vapor Transmission

  Analysis of water vapor migration through wall, floor, and roof systems to predict and control condensation, mold, and mildew.

• Blower Door & Infrared Diagnostics

  Using pressure diagnostics and infrared imaging scans to locate air infiltration and building envelope failures.

• Industrial & Process Condensation Control

  Diagnosing condensation issues in demanding environments, including paper mills, freezer storage, and specialized HVAC installations.

Forensic investigations to determine the root causes of building systems failures, indoor air contaminants, mold, mildew, and structural rot.

• Expert Witness Services

  Technical analysis, report preparation, and expert witness testimony for legal disputes involving building failures, HVAC systems, and environmental discharges.

• Building Diagnostics

  Comprehensive envelope, roof, and floor evaluations to identify defects and recommend remediation strategies.

Engineering assessments and designs for indoor air quality, ventilation performance, and air contaminant control.

• Indoor Air Quality Assessments

  Analyzing biological, particulate, and chemical contaminants in compliance with OSHA, ACGIH, and NIOSH exposure limits.

• Air Pollution & Emission Control

  Designing solutions for volatile organic compounds (VOC) capture, particulate filtration, dust collection, and exhaust incineration.

• Ventilation & Air Sampling

  Conducting industrial air sampling, HVAC airflow testing, and complex ventilation surveys.

Energy audits, heat recovery systems design, and engineering analysis of combustion and electricity-generation systems.

• Energy Audits & Surveys

  Facility-wide energy surveys to identify efficiency opportunities, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize operating costs.

• Cogeneration & Utility Engineering

  Evaluating steam turbines, combined heat and power systems, and optimal fuel utilization options.

• Heat Recovery Systems

  Designing boiler feedwater and effluent heat exchangers to recover waste heat and improve system thermodynamics.

Specialized mechanical engineering and piping diagnostics for industrial plants and paper mills.

• Dryer & Hood Engineering

  Designing and optimizing paper machine dryer cylinders, ventilation hoods, and air-handling systems.

• Piping & Fluid Dynamics

  Performing pressure drop studies for steam, water, gases, and compressed air, alongside pump and fan sizing.