COURSE OVERVIEW:

The identification of the underlying trigger for equipment breakdown is essential to prevent the recurrence of costly industrial outages. This course provides a technical framework for "Forensic Engineering," focusing on the systematic investigation of failures in transformers, motors, switchgear, and power electronics. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Failure Physics," learning how to differentiate between primary root causes and the secondary symptoms that often mislead maintenance teams during post-mortem evaluations.

The scope of this training addresses the full spectrum of diagnostic methodologies, including "Fault Tree Analysis" (FTA) and the "Ishikawa" (Fishbone) approach. It covers the technical nuances of "Material Degradation," focusing on the impacts of thermal cycling, partial discharge, and mechanical stress on electrical insulation systems. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on "Evidence Collection," ensuring that participants can preserve the scene of a failure, gather data from digital relays, and utilize laboratory analysis to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to a trip.

Coverage includes the implementation of "Corrective and Preventive Actions" (CAPA) to harden the electrical infrastructure against future vulnerabilities. Attendees will learn to interpret "Microscopic Analysis" of failed contacts, analyze "Oil Dissolved Gas" history, and evaluate the role of "Human Factors" and "Design Flaws" in equipment mortality. By combining logical deduction with high-level engineering analysis, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to turn asset failures into actionable intelligence for improved system reliability.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the fundamental principles of "Root Cause Failure Analysis" (RCFA).
• Identify the "Physics of Failure" for conductors and insulation systems.
• Execute an "Evidence Preservation" protocol at the failure site.
• Utilize "Fault Tree Analysis" (FTA) to map complex failure paths.
• Perform "Ishikawa" (Fishbone) analysis to categorize contributing factors.
• Distinguish between "Failure Modes" and "Root Causes" in electrical assets.
• Interpret "Relay Event Records" and "COMTRADE" files for forensic data.
• Analyze "Thermal Signatures" and "Pitting" on failed electrical contacts.
• Evaluate the impact of "Power Quality" (Surges/Harmonics) on equipment life.
• Utilize "Scanning Electron Microscopy" (SEM) data for particle identification.
• Conduct "Failure Mode and Effects Analysis" (FMEA) as a proactive tool.
• Document "Forensic Reports" that provide clear, actionable recommendations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Electrical Investigators, and Asset Integrity Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.