THERMAL & POWER ENGINEERING

Proven engineering.
Real-world solutions.

Engineering consulting for industrial boilers, biomass combustion, thermal oil and process heating systems—backed by more than 34 years of experience.

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Boiler systemsBiomass combustionThermal oil & process heat

WHAT WE OFFER

Expertise where
performance matters.

Practical support for your equipment and operations—from identifying the root cause of a problem to improving performance and planning your next project.

Boilers & combustion

Solid fuel boilers, combustion performance and biomass direct fired energy systems.

Boiler and thermal oil heater tuning
Combustion optimization for emissions performance
Grate and stoker design and troubleshooting
Boiler tube failure analysis

Thermal oil & process heat

Thermal fluid systems, process gas heaters, direct fired heaters and heat recovery equipment.

Thermal oil testing
Thermal oil safety audits
Energy assessments
Thermal oil systems for hot presses

Design & project support

Engineering design and consulting services for industrial heating and wood products drying systems.

Mechanical and piping design services
3D modeling
Project management
Rotary dryers, OSB, MDF and particleboard systems

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Christopher D. Culpepper, PEPresident / Principal

MEET CHRIS

Technical depth.
Personal commitment.

A licensed Professional Engineer with 34+ years of experience and a knack for solving problems.

Chris works with industrial clients to find the root cause of equipment issues and implement practical solutions. His experience combines engineering design with commissioning, field service, troubleshooting and executive management.

He brings hands-on expertise in biomass combustion, boilers, thermal oil, drying systems and air pollution control equipment.

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PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Respected by the people
he works with.

“Highly competent engineer with a comprehensive understanding of engineering fundamentals related to the combustion and energy business.”

Jim BrownKestrel Engineering Group

“If I needed to know that a job was going to be done right, I would go to Chris.”

Buddy HughesSenior Engineering Professional

“I have consulted with Chris on various aspects of his Internet strategies and recommend him as a resource for anyone exploring energy recovery systems.”

John HarperDirector of Marketing, OptiKodes, LLC

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