CONTENTS

Part I Introduction to Root Cause Failure Analysis 1

Chapter 1 Introduction 3
Chapter 2 General Analysis Techniques 6
Chapter 3 Root Cause Failure Analysis Methodology 14
Chapter 4 Safety-Related Issues 58
Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Issues 62
Chapter 6 Process Performance 72

Part I1 Equipment Design Evaluation Guide 75

Chapter 7 Pumps 77
Chapter 8 Fans, Blowers, and Fluidizers 97
Chapter 9 Conveyors 112
Chapter 10 Compressors 123
Chapter 11 Mixers and Agitators 147
Chapter 12 Dust Collectors 153
Chapter 13 Process Rolls 164
Chapter 14 GearboxesDteducers 171
Chapter 15 Steam Traps 187
Chapter 16 Inverters 194
Chapter 17 Control Valves 202
Chapter 18 Seals and Packing 220

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Part I11 Equipment Troubleshooting Guide 237

Chapter 19 Pumps 239
Chapter 20 Fans, Blowers, and Fluidizers 246
Chapter 21 Conveyors 25 1
Chapter 22 Compressors 254
Chapter 23 Mixers and Agitators 264
Chapter 24 Dust Collectors 266
Chapter 25 Process Rolls 269
Chapter 26 Gearboxes or Reducers 27 1
Chapter 27 Steam Traps 276
Chapter 28 Inverters 278
Chapter 29 Control Valves 280
Chapter 30 Seals and Packing 282
Chapter 3 1 Others 285

List of Abbreviations 288

Glossary 29 1
References 305
Index 306