Root Cause Failure Analysis. Trinath Sahoo

Flexible Coupling How General‐Purpose Couplings Work Special‐Purpose Couplings Coupling Selection for Reliability Coupling Fit Cause of Coupling Failure Proper System Maintenance Special‐Purpose Coupling Failure Mode Conclusion

      16  9 Bearing Failure Anti‐Friction Bearings AntiFriction Bearing – Type, Selection, and Failure Mode Bearing Basics Bearing Selection Process Bearing Service Life Bearing Tolerances, Fits, and Clearances Sealing Devices Journal Bearing Journal Bearing Failure Mechanisms Conclusion

      17  10 Mechanical Seals Failure Type of Mechanical Seal Application Cooling System and API Plans Seal Installation, What to See Conclusion

      18  11 Centrifugal Pump Failure Pump Failure Causes Failure Due to Operational Reasons Other Mechanical Consideration Bearing Failure Seal Failure Conclusion

      19  12 Reciprocating Pumps Failure Working Principle Power Pump Operation and Construction Conclusion

      20  13 Centrifugal Compressor Failure Characteristics of Centrifugal Compressor Major Components of a Centrifugal Compressor Conclusion

      21  14 Reciprocating Compressor Failure Major Components Reciprocating Compressor Failure Causes Pressure Packing Failure Piston Ring/Rider Ring Wear Process Related Problems in Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance Related Issues Machine Monitoring Conclusion

      22  15 Lubrication Related Failure in Machinery Introduction Lubrication Related Failure in Sump and Circulating System of Turbomachinery Lubrication Related Failure Specific to Reciprocating Compressor Lubrication Program Management Important Points to Be Considered for Developing an Effective Lubrication Program Understanding Oil Analysis: How It Can Improve Reliability Conclusion

      23  16 Steam Traps Failure Thermodynamic Trap Float Trap Inverted Bucket Trap Thermostatic Traps Thermostatic Metallic‐Expansion Trap Balanced‐Pressure Thermostatic Trap Bimetallic Trap Selection Criteria Common Problems of Steam Traps Maintenance of Steam Traps Conclusion

      24  17 Proactive Measures to Avoid Failure What Are Proactive Maintenance Tasks Evolution of Different Type of Maintenance Condition Monitoring Technologies Proactive Inspection Program for Static Equipments Condition