Consultant Profile
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Acorn Consulting Services, LLC
Consultant ID:
101077
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Contact Information 
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| First Name
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Mr. William R. |
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Last Name
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Acorn, P.E. |
| Address 1
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2830 N. Swan Road |
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Address 2
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Suite 140 |
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Tucson |
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State
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AZ |
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United States |
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Postal Code
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85712 |
| Telephone
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520-322-6150 |
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Fax
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520-327-0062 |
| Email
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billacorn@earthlink.net |
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Area of Experience
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Business
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| Company or Individual Name
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Acorn Consulting Services, LLC |
| Company's Web Site Address
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http://www.acs-eng.com |
Company
Description
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ACCIDENT PREVENTION / SAFETY
ARBITRATION / MEDIATION
CHEMICALS
CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
ENGINEERING - FORENSIC
ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL
FAILURE ANALYSIS / INVESTIGATION
FORENSIC FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HVAC
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
MECHANICAL TESTING
PLUMBING
PRODUCT LIABILITY
REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
RISK ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
SAFETY
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Degrees and
Certifications
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| Mr. Acorn graduated With Distinction from the University of Arizona in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah, he is also registered with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, Certificate No. 6999. |
Professional
Memberships
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| ACEA, ASHRAE, CREATE, FEWA, ICBO, NACE, NAFE, NCEES, NFPA, NSPE, and SESHA. |
Other Notes
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Mr. Acorn has presented numerous seminars and workshops (varying in length from two hours to three days) including the subjects of Forensic Engineering, Hazardous Occupancy Code Compliance, technical subjects (such as thermodynamics, air handling and distribution, environmental control systems, hydraulics, etc.) related to the design of advanced technology manufacturing and research and development facilities for:
• Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ: Adjunct Professor associated with the development of curriculum for graduate level course Con 598 “Design and Construction of Cleanrooms” in the Del E. Webb School of Construction, College of Engineering. Instructs in the area of wafer fab cleanroom design and contamination theory and strategies for HVAC systems and overall facility organization. Also teaches module on Code Compliance for Hazardous Occupancies.
• University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Course Leader for "Code Compliance for Advanced Technology Facilities" |
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Not Specified |
| States Willing to Work
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Any |
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Professional Experience
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Project 1
• IBM Workers Litigation – New York and Vermont: Multiple plaintiffs allege health issues as result of employment in IBM semiconductor facilities and alleged resultant exposure to hazardous chemicals. ACS conducted field investigations, forensic reconstruction of historical facilities, research into relevant period standard of care and consulted with the litigation team concerning cleanroom design and industrial ventilation systems. Particular emphasis on potential exposure of workers to chemicals as a result of allegedly improper industrial ventilation and local exhaust systems. In addition, issues related to improper construction, operational practices and non-compliance with codes and ordinances were alleged, therefore these were evaluated. Preliminary report and affidavit filed, expected testimony at trial in White Plains, NY. |
Project 2
• Sandia National Laboratories – MESA Project, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Acting as the owner’s agent, Acorn reviewed the design concepts and proposals of an internationally recognized engineering firm for the MEMS fabrication facility. This assignment involved value engineering, conceptual design, HPM analysis, development of code compliance strategies and overall evaluation of the optimum conceptual design for this project with a total budget in excess of $200 MM. |
Project 3
• Sintek Photronics CDA System Fire Litigation: Evaluation of the improper actions of an insurance consortium in the denial of payment of reasonable amount of loss related to a fire in a flat panel display manufacturing facility in Taiwan. Fire in the compressed air system of the plant damaged the facility and the production tools. Remediation efforts of insurers' contractor were inadequate. Estimated value of property damages >$40MM with business interruption loss in excess of property damages. Preparation of testing plan, supervision of analytical testing and preparation of expert report for presentation to arbitration tribunal. |
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References
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Reference 1
Available upon request. |
Reference 2
Available upon request. |
Reference 3
Available upon request. |
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