This course is set in three-parts as practical step-by-step guide;This course is set in three-parts as practical step-by-step guide;

Part One: Introduction to Root Cause Analysis, presents analysis techniques used to investigate and resolve reliability-related problems. It provides the basic methodology for conducting a root cause analysis (RCA). The procedures defined in this section should be followed for all investigations.

Part Two: provides specific design, installation, and operating parameters for particular types of plant equipment. This information is mandatory for all equipment-related problems, and it is extremely useful for other events as well. Since many of the chronic problems that occur in process plants are directly or indirectly influenced by the operating dynamics of machinery and systems, this part provides invaluable guidelines for each type of analysis.

Part Three: is a troubleshooting guide for most of the machine types found in a chemical plant. This part includes quick-reference tables that define the common failure or deviation modes. These tables list the common symptoms of machine and process related problems and identify the probable cause(s).