Overview
This course provides focused training in systematic investigation of failures in mechanical assets. It addresses practical requirements encountered in pumps, shafts, piping, pressure components and rotating equipment. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize major mechanical failure modes.
- Preserve evidence and document failure histories.
- Distinguish immediate causes from systemic causes.
- Apply structured root-cause analysis techniques.
- Interpret basic fracture, wear and fatigue indicators.
- Recommend preventive design and maintenance actions.
Course outline
Failure fundamentals
- Failure terminology
- Failure mechanisms
- Damage progression
- Safety considerations
Evidence collection
- Scene preservation
- Operating history
- Sampling
- Photographic documentation
Materials and fracture
- Ductile fracture
- Brittle fracture
- Fatigue
- Wear and erosion
Analytical methods
- Cause-and-effect analysis
- 5 Whys
- Fault trees
- Laboratory examinations
Corrective action
- Root-cause verification
- Engineering changes
- Monitoring actions
- Case report writing
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.