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Failure Analysis on North Sea Oil Rig

Thursday morning:

  • AVL informed about failure
  • Asked for assistance
  • AVL agreed to assist

Friday:

  • Details sorted out
  • Flights arranged
  • Customer placed job order

Monday:

  • Flight to Aberdeen
  • Medical check for offshore assistance

Tuesday:

  • Flight to platform with helicopter
  • Arrival early afternoon
  • Safety check on platform
  • Start of disassembly of crankshaft
  • Failure analysis

Wednesday:

  • Continuing disassembly and parts inspection
  • Final meeting with engine manufacturer and operating staff
  • Return flight with helicopter to Aberdeen
  • Arrival in Graz late at night

1 Week later:

  • Final report with conclusion on failure mode sent to customer




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