Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
Course Overview
Upon completion of the Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting course, the participants will be able to:
• Strengthen and update understanding of the Terminology used in measuring and analysis
• Offer methods to improve equipment through the prediction and the avoidance of Equipment Failure
• Understanding and considering the critical necessities and priorities associated in maintaining machinery
• Key procedure for the implementation and application of risk-based failure analysis
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Concept of Failure
• Pre – Test
• Introduction to Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting Systems
• Causes of Machinery Failure
• Machinery Design Properties
• Equipment Failure
• Types of Failure Causes
• Effect of Failure
• Failure Cascading
• Failure Modes
• Chronic vs. Sporadic Failures
• Failure Reporting
• Failure Reduction Programs
Root Cause Failure Analysis Process
• What is RCFA?
• Why it is done?
• Types of Root Causes
• SEVEN Generic Steps in an RCFA
• Challenges in Setting up RCFA
• Sustaining an RCFA Process
• Application on RCFA (Exercises)
Failure Analysis & Investigation Tools
• Brainstorming
• Flow Charts
• Histograms
• Fishbone Diagrams
• Pareto Charts
• Fault Tree Analysis
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Applications (Exercises)
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Failure Analysis Methods
• Common Failure Analysis Techniques
• Implementing FMEA
• FMEA Procedure
• Application of FMEA (Exercises)
Machinery Troubleshooting
• Condition Monitoring
• Machine Failure Modes
• Equipment Performance
• Methods of Detection
• Applications (Machine Failure)
Structured Problem-Solving Techniques
• Win – Win Problem Solving
• Development of Problem-Solving Skills
• Alternative Solution Training
• Formulate Alternative Strategies
• Guidelines for Decision Making
• Priority ‐ Setting
Machine Reliability
• Reliability, availability, maintainability
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Life Cycle Management
• Reliability & Maintainability
• Techniques & Analysis of Reliability
• Human and System Reliability
• Human Performance Approach
• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Centrifugal Pump-Reliability Improvement
• Machinery Reliability Audits and Reviews
Case Studies
• Failure causes in Journal and Tilting Pad Thrust Bearings
• Mechanical Seal Failure Modes
• Lubricant of Pumps and Motor Problems
• Causes of Shaft Failure
• Causes of Coupling Failure
• Causes of Gear Failure
• Post Test
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 — Friday, January 23, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Friday, May 15, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — Friday, September 11, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
