Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Failure analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing data to determine the root cause of failure, often with the goal of determining preventive actions or liability. It helps the asset operator understand future risks, assess mitigating actions, and provide unbiased information to stakeholders.
Failure analysis is a key part of the integrity management system, and the collection of failure data can assist in the safe continued operation of ageing assets. We specialize in failure analysis services crucial for ensuring industrial reliability. From initial examination to comprehensive testing, we uncover root causes of failures, offering insights to enhance product performance.
Our experienced experts provide comprehensive damage and corrosion failure analysis services to develop and implement corrective actions as well as to hinder future failure.
We conduct forensic engineering investigation to identify material, component and system damage and get to the root cause of how and why metallic components were damaged or corroded.
List of Analytical services that can be provided in failure Investigation.
- Fractography by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Deposit Analysis by Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
- Deposit characterization by XRD Analysis
- Tensile Test at High Temperature
- Accelerated Creep Rupture Testing
- Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy
- Thermogravimetric Analysis
- Raman Spectroscope
- Inductively Coupled Plasma ICP-OES
Our complete Process for failure analysis
- Gather Background Data and Select Samples
- Conduct Initial Examination of the Failed Part
- Perform Comprehensive Metallurgical Analysis of Failed Material
- Thoroughly Examine the Failed Part, including Macroscopic and Microscopic Examination and Analysis. Tests may also include Weld Examination, Case Depth, Decarburization Measurement, Coating/Plating Evaluation, Surface Evaluation, and/or Grain Size Determination.
- Perform Chemical Analysis to Simulate Environmental and Physical Stress Factors that may have Contributed to the Failure.
- Analyze Fracture Mechanics to Understand the Mechanism of Failure.
- Select and Test Alternative Products and/or Procedures Aimed at Improving Performance.
- Provide On-Site Evaluation, Consulting Services, and Formulate Conclusions. Compile the Report, including Recommendations.
Petromaster specialize in failure analysis of these materials
- Steam Reformer & Boiler Component Failures
- Gas Turbine Failure Assessments
- Failures of HRSG and Condenser Tubes
- Pumps & Valves failures
- Reactors & Pressure Vessels
- Piping & Auxiliary Components
Corrosion related Failures in Refinery & Petrochemical Sector
- Erosion/Corrosion Failures
- Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
- Stress Corrosion Cracking
- Stress relaxation Cracking
- Wet H2S Cracking
- High Temperature Hydrogen attack (HTHA)
Polymer based Composite Materials (FRP/FRP Components)
- Mechanical Failures
- Chemical attack
- Environmental Exposure
- Fabrication Defects
- Overheating
- Atmospheric Corrosion
- Ultraviolet Light degradation
Benefits of metallurgical Failure Analysis
Using Petromaster consultancy service is advantageous in many different ways. We can offer impartial advice on all aspects of material selection when approaching a production task either on a specific product, solving simple to complex issues or by reverse engineering. Our team of Metallurgists have many years of experience across a vast range of projects, and can offer advice on product failure that will ultimately save time, money and your reputation.
Our engineering knowledge ensures that meaningful recommendations can be made when requested which may improve the future performance of products.
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