As specialists, we feature our ability to recognize and explain how the different mechanisms that affect turbomachinery become involved in the sequence of initiation, propagation, and fracture. Once this sequence is established, we associate the relevant damage mechanisms to the stresses, temperatures and loads they cause during service. Approached in this manner, we can clearly show how service life is consumed and, in the case of a failure, whether this was a consequence of design inadequacy, substandard materials, improper operation or unexpected damage encountered during service.
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS - Showing exactly how and why a particular failure occured.
DAMAGE AND RISK ASSESSMENT - Optimize the timing for unplanned maintenance.
STEAM PATH ENGINEERING - Verifying if proposed performance upgrades are achievable.
LIABILITY SETTLEMENT - Assigning accountability to the designer or the operator.
