Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

MSE carries out Failure Investigations and Root Cause Analysis of Failures of machinery operating in the oil and gas fields. As independent consultants, our advice and opinions are unbiased and focus on resolving the core problem.

Our specialist services are called upon to help the client for the following types of investigations which we helped to resolve successfully:
 

Engine failure investigations on offshore platform
Recurrent failures of compressor thrust bearings
Catastrophic failures of compressor in gas lift duty
Determining the cause of high Vibration and tripping of gas compressor


In the above cases, MSE carries out a thorough investigation of the failure modes, collects the evidence and performs a detailed analysis to identify the root cause of the problem. MSE collects data from all sources, including the manufacturer, which is analysed in great detail. MSE compares the design basis of the failed machine with industry norms to identify the root cause and also to recommend a solution.