The following key questions arise during the life of critical equipment:
- Are the design and materials appropriate? Design and materials evaluation
- Can the equipment continue in operation? Fitness for service
- If so, for how long? Remaining life prediction
- Can this capability be improved?
Life extension, performance optimisation
Turbine LP rotor on lathe for repair - What if it fails or malfunctions? Safety, risk and reliability management
- How and why did it fail? Failure analysis and problem solving