Root Cause Analysis for Boiler & Steam Cycle Failures
Detailed review of common damage mechanisms — waterside and fire-side corrosion, flow-accelerated corrosion (FAC), fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement — and how they manifest in boiler tubes, power piping, condensers and pressure vessels. Covers evidence collection through visual inspection, NDE, and destructive sampling.
Root Cause Analysis for Boiler & Steam Cycle Failures is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Boiler, HRSG & Plant Reliability track. The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 4–5 October 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course. It is intended for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialists, Inspection Engineers, NDT Personnel, Condition Monitoring Specialists, Failure Investigation Teams, QA/QC Engineers, Reliability Managers, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Operations Engineers, Control Room Operators, Utility Engineers. Teams can also request in-house delivery.
Upcoming Sessions
- 4–5 October 2027 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.
Course Outline
Damage Mechanisms
• Waterside and fire-side corrosion
• Flow-Accelerated Corrosion (FAC)
• Fatigue
• Hydrogen Embrittlement
• Stress-Corrosion Cracking Steam Cycle Components and Failure Modes
A summary of failure modes most frequently observed in:
• Boiler tubes and internal pressure parts
• Boiler gas path and exterior
• Power piping (condensate, feedwater and steam)
• Valves and pumps (focus on major items)
• Condensers and other heat exchangers
• Pressure vessels Collecting Evidence and Identifying the Failure Mechanism
• Defining the investigation scope
• Visual inspection techniques
• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
• Destructive sampling and laboratory analysis
• Distinguishing failure mechanism from root cause Root Cause Analysis Methods
• Structured RCA techniques
• Documenting findings and corrective actions
Who Should Attend
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialists, Inspection Engineers, NDT Personnel, Condition Monitoring Specialists, Failure Investigation Teams, QA/QC Engineers, Reliability Managers, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Operations Engineers, Control Room Operators, Utility Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Root Cause Analysis for Boiler & Steam Cycle Failures session?
The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 4–5 October 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course.
Who should attend?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialists, Inspection Engineers, NDT Personnel, Condition Monitoring Specialists, Failure Investigation Teams, QA/QC Engineers, Reliability Managers, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Operations Engineers, Control Room Operators, Utility Engineers
Can I nominate a substitute?
Yes. A registered participant may be replaced by a colleague at no additional cost — just email the substitute's details to register@stratenergy.com.ph before the course starts.
Is in-house delivery available?
Yes. In-house delivery at your plant or office can be requested for teams in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Contact StratEnergy to discuss scope, tailoring and availability.
How do I register?
Email register@stratenergy.com.ph with the course title, session dates and participant names, or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. You can also use the contact form on our website.