Failure investigations play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability and longevity of power utility assets. By
systematically analyzing the root causes of failures, utility companies can identify underlying issues that may
not be immediately apparent. This proactive approach allows for targeted maintenance and timely
interventions, preventing minor issues from escalating into major outages or catastrophic failures.

Course Objective:

At the end of this course, the participants will gain
valuable knowledge about the main principles of
failure investigation methods. This will enable them to
understand the process and structure of an efficient
and effective investigation. The aim is to equip them
with the capability to participate and contribute to
high quality failure investigations.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be
able to:

• Present a structured and standard approach.
• Understand investigation aspects (enable judging correctness, completeness, validity, etc.).
• Discuss various ideas on the topic of degradation (failure modes).
• Identify the difference between cause and consequence.
• Understand the general tools used in analysis of materials.
• Understand and satisfy general failure investigation reporting aspects.

Target Audience:
This training is available for public or in-house
customers. The course module is tailored for (but not
limited to) the following parties.

Who:
Asset managers, operations & maintenance engineers,
electrical engineers, aspiring forensic engineers.

Organizations:
Utility companies (generation, transmission, and
distribution network owners, water utility companies,
oil and gas industry companies), manufacturers,
government bodies.