National Center for Failure Analysis

Institute of Space Technology

1, Islamabad Highway, Near CDA Toll Plaza
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Tel: +9251-9075417, Fax: +9251-9075539
E-mail: ncfa@ist.edu.pk, Web: www.ist.edu.pk/ncfa

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Failure Mode Analysis and Replica Metallography of RVDF Shaft

Revision 00

Date 25/10/2023

Client Reference Email Dated 03/10/2023

NCFA Reference PP-231014

Document Project Proposal

Client FFL Sadiqabad

Client’s Contact Person Mr Danish Ahmed Khan

Client’s Contact +92 68 5951000 (Ext: 2612)

Client’s Email danish.ahmed@fatima-group.com

NCFA Contact Person Engr Waseem Arshad (Project Lead)

NCFA Address NCFA, IST, Islamabad

NCFA Contact Tel: +92 (051) 9075734

NCFA Email ncfa@ist.edu.pk

Prepared By Engr Muhammad Husnain (Inspection Engineer)

Approved By Dr Anjum Tauqir

Copyright: This Project proposal is submitted by National Center for Failure Analysis,
Institute of Space Technology Islamabad in response to Email Dated 03/10/2023 by FFL
Sadiqabad. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part, nor passed to any organization
or person without the specific permission obtained in writing from Director National Center
for Failure Analysis, IST Islamabad.

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Introduction

1. This project aims to conduct Failure Mode Analysis and Replica Metallography of
RVDF Shaft. The client approached National Center for Failure Analysis (NCFA) vide
email dated 03 October 2023, for RCFA of Rotary Vacuum Drum Filter (RVDF) shaft.

2. During this project, on-site replica metallography, macroscopic, microscopic and

fractographic analysis would be conducted. Based on which, a comprehensive report will
be made highlighting the damage mechanism, root cause of failure and recommendations
will be provided to avoid recurrence of such failures.
Scope of Work

3. Following testing will be conducted in this project:

a. Visual Observation
b. Sample Preparation
c. Replica Metallography
d. Stereomicroscopic Analysis
e. Scanning Electron Microscopy (Fractography)
f. Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
g. Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
h. Microstructural Analysis
i. Hardness Testing
j. Report Compilation

Project Timeline

4. The project would take approximately 4 - 6 weeks from the date of acceptance of
proposal and receiving of samples.
Cost Estimate

5. The estimated cost of project is PKR 481,643/- inclusive of all taxes. Payment of
testing fee as per Invoice within 1 x month of submission of report.
Client’s Obligation

6. As under: -
a. Client shall provide all the necessary data/ documentation that may be
necessary for performing the analysis.
b. Client shall provide permission for destructive testing.
c. Payment of testing fee as per Invoice within 1 x month of submission of
report.
Confidentiality clause

7. The data shared with NCFA during this project, shall only be used for the purpose
of this project and will not be shared with any person/organization.

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Validity

8. Our proposal is valid for 03 months from date of issue.

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 DATA REQUIRED
Material Specs Sheet of Components
(Material Grade, Composition, Hardness etc.)
Shaft Dimensions

Assembly Drawing

Installation Date

Design Life

Date of Failure

RPM of Shaft

Environment

Inspection Type

Last inspection

Any Repair

Other Necessary Information:

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