Engine Failure Analysis
Dynamotor Technical Engineering Services
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently”, says Henry Ford. Repeated breakdowns are the result of not collecting and utilizing the causes of engine failure. Online recording and analyzing engine operating conditions at the time of failure make the root cause identification much easier. The initial information available after an engine failure is often only that “the engine is inoperable”.
Almost anyone, even with a limited experience, can disassemble an engine and identify “what” broke. However, determining “how” and “why” it broke requires a high level of knowledge and experience. To support you in making more precise decisions, we’ve gathered the fundamental principles of engine failure analysis to accelerate your development process.
Failure analysis:
Certain components within an engine can provide critical insights into the nature of failure. Spark plugs, for instance, are accessible and can reveal whether the failure is isolated or widespread within the engine. For example, if all spark plugs are dry except for one covered in oil, it indicates that an issue has been occurred in that specific cylinder. Occasionally, filter inspection and oil analysis can reveal an impending failure, the exact location of which may still remain unknown. As an example, the presence of metallic particles of a bearing in the oil can reveal a general location of the problem, but not the specific bearing involved.
Failure analysis at Dinamotors combines technical knowledge with scientific tools like Fish Bone Diagrams, failure history data, engine technical documentation, etc. This practice has been part of DinaMotor’s services for many years, aiding in precise and thorough engine failure diagnosis.
