Mechanical equipment and systems often handle hazardous or even lethal substances, some of which may be corrosive. Many of these systems operate under high temperatures and pressures and face service conditions that can lead to degradation and damage. If such damage goes undetected and is not addressed promptly, it can result in catastrophic failures, potentially causing significant loss of life and assets.
When designing equipment, it is crucial to account for potential degradation mechanisms, such as fracture, corrosion, erosion, fatigue, and creep. This is typically achieved by selecting appropriate materials, incorporating corrosion allowances (e.g., extra thickness), implementing control measures, and integrating safeguards and engineering controls to prevent operation beyond the design parameters and preserve the equipment's integrity. In some cases, full replacement of the equipment or system may be necessary.
Therefore, inspecting mechanical equipment and systems is vital for detecting damage, evaluating its nature, and assessing its impact on the equipment's integrity, in addition to conducting Fitness-for-Service assessments.
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course will provide participants with a clear understanding of the materials selection process, the degradation mechanisms that mechanical equipment may encounter throughout its lifespan, how to identify these mechanisms, predict their effects, and take appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate resulting damage.
This training course will also cover the necessary steps for maintaining or restoring a system to a serviceable condition, including servicing, repair, modification, overhaul, inspection, and condition verification. This approach will enhance system availability and help maintain equipment in optimal working order.
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course will feature:
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course will systematically offer information that can be used to analyze and implement several fault-finding techniques and relate them to the installation, performance, operation and inspection of mechanical systems and equipment.
By the end of this training course participants will be able to:
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course is primarily intended for individuals who need to be familiarized with failure modes of mechanical equipment and the understand the methods of implementing fault finding methods and maintenance strategies and relating them to mechanical systems and equipment.
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
The training course will also benefit senior engineers and managers who would like to increase or refresh their knowledge in mechanical equipment damage, fault finding methods and maintenance topics.
This Materials Selection and Failure Analysis training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. It will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant case studies will be provided to illustrate the application of each tool in an operations environment. Each learning point will be re-enforced with practical exercises. There will be ample opportunities for discussion and sharing experiences.
Failure Modes of Mechanical Equipment
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