The Scope
Failure Analysis is a specialised technical assessment service that investigates the causes of failures in industrial components, materials, equipment, and systems. Through detailed laboratory examinations and engineering evaluations, the service identifies failure mechanisms, root causes, material defects, manufacturing deficiencies, operational issues, and environmental factors that may have contributed to the failure.
The analysis supports organisations in understanding why failures occurred, preventing recurrence, improving reliability, enhancing safety, and optimising asset performance.
The Standard
Failure Analysis is conducted using recognised engineering principles, laboratory testing methodologies, and industry best practices, including:
Chemical analysis
Metallurgical and metallographic examinations
Microscopic and fracture surface analysis
Chemical analysis
Metallurgical and metallographic examinations
Microscopic and fracture surface analysis
Material characterisation and defect assessment
Root cause analysis methodologies
Mechanical and structural investigations
Failure mode determination
The scope of analysis may be tailored to the specific component, equipment, material, or industry application under investigation.
Who Should Apply
Failure Analysis services are suitable for organisations seeking to determine the causes of equipment, component, material, or system failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
The service is particularly relevant for:
Manufacturing companies
Oil & Gas operators
Energy and utility providers
Construction and infrastructure organizations
Maritime & shipbuilding companies
Aerospace & automotive industries
Industrial plants and process facilities
Engineering and maintenance service providers
Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Insurance and risk management organizations
This service is ideal for organisations seeking to improve asset reliability, enhance operational safety, reduce downtime, support insurance or legal investigations, optimise maintenance strategies, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.