Case studies document real situations related to failures, degradation, engineering decisions, and interventions in industrial assets. They allow understanding of the interaction between materials, processes, operations, and environmental conditions.
In the energy industry, these analyses provide lessons learned, methodology validation, and practical evidence to improve integrity, safety, and reliability. Their use is widespread in the U.S. and Europe and continues growing in LATAM as a tool for technical training and knowledge transfer.
Main topics
This section gathers real-world experiences for professionals seeking applied learning and operational evidence.
Key topics include:
- Mechanical, metallurgical, and corrosion failures
- Operational incidents and process deviations
- Post-failure integrity assessment
- Design, manufacturing, or maintenance errors
- Corrective interventions and operational improvements
- Validation of models, methods, and techniques
- Lessons learned in O&G, petrochemical, and energy
Real-world cases allow understanding of equipment and system behavior beyond theories and specifications. Challenges include rigorous root cause analysis, data interpretation, and extrapolation of conclusions.
