Case Studies and Field Work
/// Cases examined on-site by our laboratory using physical and chemical methods, resolved before courts and institutions.
Fire ForensicsKüçükçekmece Textile Factory Fire Analysis
In a textile-factory fire that began with a fluorescent-tube explosion and grew as the tubes detonated, tenant Makroser — who failed to take precautions despite the seal — and property owner Akit Medya Grubu were both found partially at fault.
Fire ForensicsDilovası Cosmetics Factory Explosion and Fire Investigation
A technical mechanism analysis of an explosion — caused by static electricity or an electrical contact fault during alcohol transfer at a cosmetics factory — examined in terms of deficiencies in explosion-proof (ex-proof) infrastructure, ventilation, and automatic suppression systems.
Fire ForensicsCosmetics Facility Chemical Explosion and Fire Analysis
An analysis of the deflagration explosion caused when a malfunctioning resistance probe ignited flammable vapor during ethyl-alcohol transfer, along with the technical negligence involved.
Fire Forensicsİkitelli OSB Industrial Chemical Fire Analysis
A forensic analysis of the fire that spread to 71 businesses after electrical overheating in a chemical-transfer motor ignited flammable alcohol vapor, causing IBC tank explosions and being worsened by improper use of water during suppression.
Fire Forensicsİkitelli OSB Chemical Fire Tort Compensation Analysis
A technical fault and liability analysis, conducted within the scope of a civil court tort-compensation case, of the material damage caused to neighboring businesses by a fire that started at a chemical factory and spread.
Fire ForensicsSEDAŞ Temporary Use Undertaking for Electrical Connection
A signed temporary-use undertaking obtained to connect electricity at a given address due to the absence of an occupancy/building permit. It shows the building owner acknowledged the building was unlicensed and accepted all consequences, including power disconnection.
Fire ForensicsDilovası Municipality Support Services Directorate Letter
An official letter concerning the request to publish, through the Press Advertisement Agency, a tender for the "demolition of a non-compliant structure" issued for an unlicensed building. Supporting document / evidentiary photograph.
Fire ForensicsDistrict Police Directorate Suspect Statement Referral Document
An official letter sent by police to the Prosecutor's Office confirming that a statement was taken from suspect Güven Demirbaş. Supporting document / evidentiary photograph.
Fire ForensicsDerince Paint and Chemical Plant Fatal Fire Analysis
In a fire that began when solvent vapor ignited during thinner transfer from an IBC tank into a production vessel, killing one worker, zone classification, ATEX/Ex-proof equipment, grounding-bonding and ventilation deficiencies were examined. At a plant that kept producing despite being sealed, the employer and plant manager were found primarily at fault, and OHS services and inspection authorities secondarily at fault.
Technical OpinionGalvanized Pipe Corrosion and Replacement Technical Opinion
An on-site survey of the hot- and cold-water lines of a large residential complex, running at about 7 bar under a booster pump, found advanced internal corrosion, bore narrowing, wall thinning and a risk of sudden leaks. The opinion established that local repairs are insufficient and a full replacement of the installation is technically required.
Technical OpinionDefense Industry Paint and Coating Systems Expert Opinion
The NCAGE/NATO registrations, AS/EN 9100 quality processes, production and order records of a manufacturer of ammunition paints, polyester putty, fire-retardant and specialty coatings were evaluated from a chemical standpoint. Actual production activity was confirmed and the technical infrastructure was assessed at an investment value of roughly 40–60 million TL.
Court Expertise and ValuationPaint and Construction Chemicals Stock Valuation in Concordat Proceedings
Appointed by a Commercial Court of First Instance, the expert inspected paint, insulation and construction-chemical stock on site at a dealer warehouse in Beykoz, setting its current market value at about 69.5 million TL and its forced-sale (liquidation) value at about 55.6 million TL.
Court Expertise and ValuationPlastics Manufacturing Plant Stock Valuation in Concordat Proceedings
The raw material, semi-finished, finished and packaging stock of a disposable plastic tableware manufacturer in Zeytinburnu was inspected on site by weight and unit count, giving a total market value of 64.77 million TL and a liquidation value of about 51.8 million TL after a 20% discount.
Court Expertise and ValuationThoroughbred Mare and Foal Valuation
Using an on-site clinical examination at a stud farm in Çorlu, pedigree analysis and international sales comparables, the free-market values of a broodmare and her foal were determined, together with auction starting prices suited to forced-liquidation conditions.
Forensic ChemistryForensic Chemistry Expert Opinion in a Cannabis Cultivation Case
In a High Criminal Court case, the forensic laboratory report was reviewed under CMK Art. 67/6. The opinion showed that concluding commercial intent from plant count and total weight alone, without quantitative Δ9-THC/CBD analysis or assessment of plant sex and growth stage, is not scientifically sufficient.