Root Cause Analysis: Cavitation in Industrial Pumps and Vibration Signatures
Forensic analysis of cavitation in industrial centrifugal pump, addressing NPSH calculations, high frequency vibration signatures, root causes and corrective action plan.
Cause Analysis
Expert articles on root cause analysis: fault investigation, diagnostic methodologies and prevention strategies.
Root Cause Analysis: Premature Failure of Tapered and Spherical Roller Bearings
1. Introduction A client in the cement sector in northern Mexico reported an unforeseen stoppage in the vertical crude mill. The affected component was the…
Forensic Damage Analysis: Collapse of Filter Elements Due to Differential Pressure Peaks and Bypass Failure
1. Introduction: The Failure Symptom In an automated manufacturing plant in the southern German region, a sudden, unannounced failure of the hydraulic supply occurred during…
Forensic Analysis of Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Failure: Contamination versus Misalignment versus Pressure Waves
Forensic analysis of a hydraulic cylinder failure shows that mechanical misalignment and contamination are the main causes, not aging. Including practical checklist.
Failure Analysis: Rexroth R901021875 Solenoid Valve Coil Burnout in Aerospace and Energy Environments
Detailed forensic analysis of the burnout of a Rexroth R901021875 solenoid valve coil. Examination of thermal and electrical causes, corrective action plan and diagnostic checklist…
Forensic damage analysis of highly elastic couplings: causes, diagnosis and prevention using the example of FIBRO 2091.44.050.20
Forensic analysis of a clutch failure on the FIBRO 2091.44.050.20 model. Investigation of shaft misalignment, thermal overload and measures to increase MTBF.
Root Cause Analysis: Conveyor Belt Tracking Failure and Bearing Degradation
A forensic engineering root cause analysis of catastrophic SKF 22228 CCK/W33C3 bearing failures caused by conveyor belt mistracking, crown wear, and idler misalignment.
Failure Analysis: Gear Flaking and Pitting in Aerospace and Energy Environments
Forensic analysis of gear spalling failure in industrial gears. Examination of causes (misalignment, lubrication, fatigue) and corrective measures for energy and aerospace.
Analysis of the root causes: Jamming of the pneumatic cylinder Festo DNG-200-100PPV-A in the conditions of Ukrainian production
Detailed root cause analysis of Festo DNG-200-100PPV-A air cylinder jamming due to moisture and lubrication issues. A practical checklist for maintenance engineers.
Forensic Analysis of Ball Screw Clearance: Preload Loss, Lubrication and Wear
Forensic analysis of backlash increase in the ball screw Heidenhain HE587749-01. Discover the root causes such as seal failure and lubrication loss, and use the…
Forensic Root Cause Analysis: Hydraulic Filter Element Collapse and Contamination Surges
A forensic engineering investigation into hydraulic filter element collapse, examining differential pressure spikes, bypass valve stiction, and cold-start viscosity surges.
Forensic Analysis of VFD-Induced Low Currents: Shaft Voltage and EDM Damage in Industrial Drives
Forensic analysis of VFD-induced low currents and shaft voltage. Discover the causes of EDM damage, measurement methods and practical prevention strategies for industrial motors.