Root Cause Analysis
Understanding Equipment Failures and Preventing Recurrence
Equipment failures don't always have a single cause. Mechanical, electrical, operational, and maintenance-related conditions can all contribute to an event. Understanding how these conditions relate is an important part of developing effective corrective actions.
RATTLIR provides structured root cause analysis for equipment failures, recurring problems, and unexpected operating conditions. Drawing on more than 25 years of power generation experience, we review available evidence, equipment history, operating conditions, and the sequence of events to identify contributing causes.
Findings are organized through cause-and-effect analysis, providing a clear explanation of what happened, why it happened, and what corrective actions may reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
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RATTLIR offers remote and on-site root cause analysis services, with supporting equipment inspections when appropriate. The scope of each investigation is established based on the event, available information, and facility needs.
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