
154 Forensic Engineering Fundamentals
correlated. Additionally, lightning will produce arcing either from a positive conductor to
ground or arcing from ground to frame elements on the unit. Internal evidence may be found
in the air conditioner as exemplied in Figure 6.20, and a failure of the compressor may exist.
Fireplaces and Water Heaters
In some instances a replace may cause sooting of the home. ere are many causes
for these sooting events. Some of the causes are improper construction of the replace,
improper use, closed dra gates, or failures of installed replace inserts. Keep in mind that
for proper combustion to take place, there ...