Failures, Failure Prevention and Repair of Pressure Vessels, Piping, Boilers and Rotating Machinery with Life Extension Considerations
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Understand fundamental failure modes such as corrosion, fatigue, rupture, and thermal shock and how they affect various types of equipment.
- Accurately predict degradation mechanisms to mitigate component failures and improve equipment reliability.
- Analyze the critical relationship between design, operation, and maintenance for extending the life of pressure equipment.
- Apply advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to diagnose potential failure points.
- Perform comprehensive fitness-for-service evaluations to estimate the remaining lifespan of critical equipment.
Description
Failures in pressure vessels, piping, and rotating machinery represent a significant risk to process industries, where equipment performance and integrity are vital. The consequences of failure can range from costly shutdowns to dangerous accidents, including fires, toxic releases, or equipment damage. Understanding the degradation mechanisms, including fatigue, corrosion, and thermal stress, is critical for maintaining the reliability of pressure equipment and rotating systems, such as pumps and turbines.
Participants in this course will gain insight into the causes of failures originating from improper design, installation, operation, and maintenance practices. Key topics include the analysis of failure modes, hazard and operability (HAZOP) assessments, and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). You will also explore post-accident investigation strategies, root cause analysis (RCA), and non-destructive testing (NDT) to identify and prevent equipment malfunctions.
The course will emphasize practical applications through real-life case studies and workshops. Additionally, participants will be trained to perform fitness-for-service analyses and calculate equipment's remaining life, ensuring that safety, performance, and maintenance schedules are aligned to extend the operational life of critical plant assets.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical and process engineers, maintenance engineers, plant technologists, and inspectors working in the petrochemical, power generation, and process industries. Technical personnel responsible for the reliability, maintenance, and operation of pressure equipment and rotating machinery will benefit greatly.
It is also suitable for safety management, failure analysis, and condition monitoring professionals who want to deepen their expertise in failure prevention and repair strategies. Engineering managers and supervisors overseeing maintenance activities in industrial plants will find the content valuable for enhancing operational safety and equipment longevity.
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