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Failure and Root Cause Analyses

 

So the worst has happened……a wreck……and now I have the work of getting my machine up and running, but there are some things I need to know before I ever close that breaker again:

  • What was the first part to fail, and why?
  • Was there a manufacturing defect?
  • Was there a defect or deficiency introduced during a refurbishment cycle?
  • Is there something I did in the operation or maintenance of my unit that caused or significantly contributed to failure?
  • Is the problem mechanical? Electrical? Control system related?
  • Is there something flawed in my maintenance plan? Did I simply run a component too long before replacing it?
  • Is there an inherent component or system design deficiency?
  • What can I do to ensure this never happens again?
  • Is there an opportunity to not only return the current configuration to service, but to make improvements?

Eta Technologies LLC (ηTech) has personnel experienced in gas turbine failure analysis to answer these questions. From data and sample collection, utilization of modern analytical techniques for failure mode determination, and implementation of FMEA methodology to interpretation and assessment of meaningful results, recognition of root cause and recommendations for corrective action, ηTech can help make you equipment failure a once in a lifetime event.