This book combines the topics of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms (LDM) with the goal of allowing the reader to develop the disciplined thought process for getting to the root causes of each of the degradation mechanisms. This new way of thinking can be applied to other areas within their facility to mitigate or eliminate any future recurrence.
Lubrication Degradation: Getting into the Root Causes strives to break down the complex topic of Lubrication Degradation into its six most common failure mechanisms. It presents the mechanisms as manageable components and then teaches the reader how to identify the typical root causes associated with each failure mechanism. The main aim of this book is to get the audience to look past the physical root causes and really unearth the underlying human and/or systemic roots to prevent recurrence of these types of failures. The book offers a field-proven and practical root cause analysis approach.
An ideal practical book for industry professionals involved with Plant Operations, Engineering, Management, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, and also useful for Technicians.
Author(s): Sanya Mathura, Robert J. Latino
Series: Reliability, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 162
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Authors
How to Read This Text
Chapter 1 Lubrication Basics
Can Oil Fail?
What Are the Functions of a Lubricant?
What Are the Components of a Lubricant?
The Importance of Viscosity
Understanding the Lubrication Regimes
Mechanisms of Wear
Chapter 2 PROACT® Root Cause Analysis Basics
What Is Root Cause Analysis?
Summary of the PROACT® Investigation Management System
Why Do Undesirable Outcomes Occur? The Big Picture
What Are the Elements of a True Root Cause Analysis “System”?
Fundamental Elements of a Logic Tree
When Do We Stop Digging?
Chapter 3 The Application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to Lubrication Degradation-Related Failures
The Big Picture: Viewing “RCA” as a System
RCA and Systems Thinking
All Outcomes Are a Result of a Series of Cause-and-Effect Relationships?
The Questioning Shift from “How Could” to “Why”
Telling a Story with a Logic Tree, Using Visualization
Chapter 4 Building a Tree for the Lubrication Degradation Mechanism: Oxidation
What Is Oxidation?
How Can Oxidation Be Identified?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
How Can Oxidation Be Prevented?
Applying RCA to a Lubrication Degradation-Related Failure
Chapter 5 Building a Tree for the LDM: Thermal Degradation
What Is Thermal Degradation?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
What Can Be Done to Prevent Thermal Degradation?
Applying RCA to a Thermal Degradation-Related Failure
Chapter 6 Building a Tree for the LDM: Microdieseling
What Is Microdieseling?
How Can Microdieseling Be Identified?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
What Can Be Done to Prevent Microdieseling?
Applying RCA to a Microdieseling Failure
Chapter 7 Building a Tree for the LDM: Electrostatic Spark Discharge
What Is Electrostatic Spark Discharge?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
What Can Be Done to Prevent ESD?
Applying RCA to an Electrostatic Spark Discharge Failure
Chapter 8 Building a Tree for the LDM: Additive Depletion
What Is Additive Depletion?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
What Can Be Done to Prevent Additive Depletion?
Applying RCA to an Additive Depletion Failure
Chapter 9 Building a Tree for the LDM: Contamination
What Is Contamination?
What Lab Tests Can Be Performed?
What Can Be Done to Prevent Contamination?
Applying RCA to a Contamination-Related Failure
Chapter 10 Bringing It All Together: Fan Motor Failure RCA
Bringing It All Together
Case Background
Data/Evidence Collection
References
Index
