Leonardo Engineers for Integration

Large ship crankshaft failure

Repetitive catastrophic failures;
Large damage for repair – N Mio€ each;
Many investigations, including university reports, not able to identify root cause;
Reverse engineering on connecting rods;
FEM Analysis of connecting rods to double check soundness of design;
Confrontation with engine maker – between pairs – to discuss results;
Multiple visits at failed parts, also on board out of Europe;
Problem solving process identified the root cause on the ancillary plants;
On board plants reviewed for elimination of root cause;
Insurance documentation prepared for request of reimbursement;