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Reliability Engineering

We build the analytical backbone of your maintenance programme through failure analysis, reliability modelling and design for reliability anchored to ISO 55001

Programme overview

Reliability
Engineering

Reliability Engineering gives your maintenance programme an analytical foundation it can trust. Our team works through Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to IEC 60812 and SAE J1739, reliability block diagrams, Markov models and fault trees so that failures can be predicted, prevented and ultimately designed out. We connect this work to asset criticality, reliability centred maintenance and your ISO 55001 governance so the analysis drives real decisions rather than sitting on a shelf.

Reliability Engineering Overview
How we deliver it

Our implementation model

A practical, phased delivery approach that runs from gap assessment through operational embedding and is built around your regulatory context.

Reliability Strategy

Define reliability strategy aligned to business priorities, availability, MTBF, MTTR targets, map to asset criticality.

FMEA / FMECA

Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis per IEC 60812 / SAE J1739, document failure modes, effects, and criticality.

Reliability Modelling

Apply reliability block diagrams, Markov models, fault trees to predict system reliability under maintenance scenarios.

Design for Reliability

Apply DfR principles in new equipment specification, redundancy design, spare parts strategy, supplier evaluation.

Reliability Programme Build

Build reliability programme, failure tracking, MTBF / MTTR KPIs, monthly reliability review, root cause analysis discipline.

Continuous Improvement

Track reliability KPIs against targets, address chronic failures, integrate with ISO 55001 asset management.

What the programme covers

Reliability in full scope

We align your reliability strategy with your business priorities
We run FMEA and FMECA to IEC 60812
We model reliability using block diagrams, Markov chains and fault trees
We fold design for reliability into new equipment decisions
We stand up a reliability programme with meaningful KPIs
We link continuous improvement back into your ISO 55001 system
Reliability Engineering Coverage
Business value

Value of Reliability Engineering

Failure Prevention
  • Every failure mode is mapped to its safety consequence
  • Critical failures are designed out wherever possible
  • Maintenance is matched to the actual failure mechanism
  • Emergency interventions become rare
Reliability Governance
  • Your IEC 60812 analyses hold up under examination with traceable records
  • You can show insurers and auditors clear reliability evidence for ISO 55001
  • Your reliability work supports your insurance programme
  • Your analysis integrates with API 580 and 581 risk based inspection
Reliability Outcomes
  • Equipment performance becomes predictable
  • Mean time between failures improves
  • Preparedness shortens the time taken to repair
  • Available capacity rises
Reliability Return
  • Failure costs are avoided
  • Better reliability lets you carry fewer spares
  • Insurance premiums come down
  • Lifecycle cost is brought under control
Standards & references

Codes & standards we work to

IEC 60812 FMEASAE J1739 FMECASAE JA1011 RCMISO 55001 Asset ManagementAPI 580 and 581 Risk Based InspectionMIL HDBK 217F Reliability Prediction
When to engage

Triggers that signal the need

The same failures keep coming backYou are introducing a new asset or technologyAn insurer or regulator has set a reliability requirementYou are preparing for ISO 55001 certificationA merger or acquisition needs reliability practices brought together
Industries served

Where Reliability Engineering applies

Oil & Gas, Upstream

Wellheads, separators, gas compression, FPSO topsides, produced water systems.

UpstreamOffshoreFPSO
Refineries & Petrochemicals

Distillation columns, reactors, heat exchangers, storage spheres, LPG handling.

RefiningPetrochemical
LNG & Gas Processing

Cryogenic exchangers, liquefaction trains, BOG compressors, storage and sendout.

LNGCryogenic
Specialty Chemicals

Reactive systems, batch reactors, solvent handling, runaway reaction scenarios.

ReactiveBatch
Power Generation

Boilers, HRSGs, steam headers, hydrogen systems, ammonia SCR units.

PowerHydrogen
Pharma & Food

Sterile vessels, CIP/SIP, pressure fermenters, solvent recovery, spray dryers.

PharmaFood & Bev
What we deliver

Tangible deliverables

  • A reliability strategy document
  • A library of FMEA and FMECA studies
  • A reliability modelling report
  • A design for reliability checklist
  • A reliability KPI framework
  • An ISO 55001 integration plan
Get Started

Ready to start your project?

Speak with our team to scope an engagement tailored to your facility, regulatory context, and lifecycle stage.