Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving
In the field of maintenance, good problem-solving practices are among the most important elements to maximizing equipment uptime, and by resolving the root cause of the failure, in increasing equipment reliability. To be successful, an organization must be able to resolve the effects of a failure quickly so that it can go back to normal, and, in some cases, determine the cause of the failure so that a permanent solution can be identified and implemented. These are two distinct requirements (troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis), with distinctive requirements. Both are important, and one cannot exist without the other if we want to be efficient and effective in resolving asset failures.
This work takes a unique approach to equipment failure-related problem solving by presenting both types of failure resolution techniques, the purpose of each, and describing how best to use them. In presenting root cause failure analysis, the book distinguishes between information gathering and failure analysis. It provides five information gathering methods and three root cause analysis methods from the 5-Whys to Logic Tree Analysis to Single Functional Failure RCM. It follows a structured approach to managing the RCFA, from stabilizing the site and gathering information, to implementing and sustaining the results, to leveraging the solution.

This book provides practical methods and tools needed to achieve problem-solving goals and objectives, both when troubleshooting a problem as well as when determining a permanent solution. All of this information is kept to a concise and extremely readable length and format. The market needs a practical troubleshooting and RCFA guide that is not software specific and that provides a clear, structured approach to both. This work is that rare find.
 
Features
  • Explores problem solving as a science.
  • Focuses on how to help an organization be successful, both at quickly getting the plant back in operation, and defining permanent solutions.
  • The only book to detail troubleshooting and RCFA under the same cover.
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Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving
In the field of maintenance, good problem-solving practices are among the most important elements to maximizing equipment uptime, and by resolving the root cause of the failure, in increasing equipment reliability. To be successful, an organization must be able to resolve the effects of a failure quickly so that it can go back to normal, and, in some cases, determine the cause of the failure so that a permanent solution can be identified and implemented. These are two distinct requirements (troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis), with distinctive requirements. Both are important, and one cannot exist without the other if we want to be efficient and effective in resolving asset failures.
This work takes a unique approach to equipment failure-related problem solving by presenting both types of failure resolution techniques, the purpose of each, and describing how best to use them. In presenting root cause failure analysis, the book distinguishes between information gathering and failure analysis. It provides five information gathering methods and three root cause analysis methods from the 5-Whys to Logic Tree Analysis to Single Functional Failure RCM. It follows a structured approach to managing the RCFA, from stabilizing the site and gathering information, to implementing and sustaining the results, to leveraging the solution.

This book provides practical methods and tools needed to achieve problem-solving goals and objectives, both when troubleshooting a problem as well as when determining a permanent solution. All of this information is kept to a concise and extremely readable length and format. The market needs a practical troubleshooting and RCFA guide that is not software specific and that provides a clear, structured approach to both. This work is that rare find.
 
Features
  • Explores problem solving as a science.
  • Focuses on how to help an organization be successful, both at quickly getting the plant back in operation, and defining permanent solutions.
  • The only book to detail troubleshooting and RCFA under the same cover.
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Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving

Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving

by JR Lanthier
Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving

Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis: Equipment Problem Solving

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Overview

In the field of maintenance, good problem-solving practices are among the most important elements to maximizing equipment uptime, and by resolving the root cause of the failure, in increasing equipment reliability. To be successful, an organization must be able to resolve the effects of a failure quickly so that it can go back to normal, and, in some cases, determine the cause of the failure so that a permanent solution can be identified and implemented. These are two distinct requirements (troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis), with distinctive requirements. Both are important, and one cannot exist without the other if we want to be efficient and effective in resolving asset failures.
This work takes a unique approach to equipment failure-related problem solving by presenting both types of failure resolution techniques, the purpose of each, and describing how best to use them. In presenting root cause failure analysis, the book distinguishes between information gathering and failure analysis. It provides five information gathering methods and three root cause analysis methods from the 5-Whys to Logic Tree Analysis to Single Functional Failure RCM. It follows a structured approach to managing the RCFA, from stabilizing the site and gathering information, to implementing and sustaining the results, to leveraging the solution.

This book provides practical methods and tools needed to achieve problem-solving goals and objectives, both when troubleshooting a problem as well as when determining a permanent solution. All of this information is kept to a concise and extremely readable length and format. The market needs a practical troubleshooting and RCFA guide that is not software specific and that provides a clear, structured approach to both. This work is that rare find.
 
Features
  • Explores problem solving as a science.
  • Focuses on how to help an organization be successful, both at quickly getting the plant back in operation, and defining permanent solutions.
  • The only book to detail troubleshooting and RCFA under the same cover.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780831136659
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication date: 01/18/2021
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 4.75(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

J R Paul Lanthier, P. Eng., is a facilitator, practitioner, trainer, coach, mentor, project manager, practice lead, Director, VP of Operations, and President. He has worked in the fields of asset management, organizational engineering, reliability and maintenance at all levels in various industry sectors worldwide. Paul is the former Director of ‘The Aladon Network,’ and leader for RCM2, as well as former Director of Reliability Services at Ivara Corp. As a professional Engineer with nearly 40 years’ experience, he is a recognized technical leader in the field of asset management and an author of multiple books.

Table of Contents

List of Figures ix

List of Tables xi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Problem Solving 1

Quantifying the Benefits 3

Problem Solving and Leadership 7

Chapter and Section Overview 15

Part I Understand Failures

Chapter 2 Understanding Failures 21

Failure Modes and Effects 23

Causes of Failure 27

Types of Failures 32

Rules to Follow When Faced with a Failure 35

Use a Structured Approach 38

Part II Troubleshooting

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 41

When to Use a Troubleshooting Process 43

Levels of Rigor 44

Structured Questioning 48

The Troubleshooting Process 52

Post-Troubleshooting 59

The Qualities of a Good Troubleshooter 60

Part III Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Chapter 4 Overview of RCFA 65

RCFA Versus RCM/FMEA/FMECA/PMO 67

When to Apply RCFA 71

Collecting and Organizing the Information 78

Analyzing the Failure 99

Choosing Between Methods 125

Chapter 5 Conducting an RCFA 127

Facilitation 128

Business Processes 133

A Framework for Conducting RCFA 140

Chapter 6 Conclusion 185

Glossary 189

List of Acronyms 189

Key Definitions 190

Index 197

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