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OTHERS
This chapter provides some general troubleshooting guides that may assist with a root
cause failure analysis.
The wear pattern or surface finish of parts may provide clues that will help the investiga-
tor resolve a problem. Table 3 1-1 provides a guide to the meaning of these patterns.
Bolting practices and bolted joints may be a contributor to equipment reliability prob-
lems. Table 3 1-2 provides troubleshooting guidelines for this common machine-train
component.
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