By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

We conclude with discussions of how to manage an oil analysis program, how to set program goals, perform site assessments, select sampling frequencies, and select oil test packages based on machine type and service criticality. For advanced users, we also cover how to establish oil analysis program metrics to establish machine-class specific parameters that can be used across a fleet to monitor overall program effectiveness, and how to document cost savings.

Laboratory managers, analytical chemists, medical scientists, laboratory supervisors, research and development scientists, microbiologists, food technologists and quality assurance/control managers

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Why Sample Used Oil?

• Examples of Oil-Related Machinery Failures
• Oil Change Out & Disposal Costs
• Does My Oil Really Need to be Changed?
  
  

Lubrication Fundamentals

• Wear Mechanisms in Machinery
• Types of Friction
• Modes of Contamination
• Primary Functions of a Lubricant
• Lubricant Failure Modes
• Water & Dirt – Your Worst Enemies
  
  

Lubricant Formulations

• Mineral & Synthetic Oils
• Common Additive Packages
• Greases
  
  

Lube Oil Properties

• Viscosity & Viscosity Index
• ISO, SAE & NLGI Grades
• Pour Point & Flash Point
• Film Strength
• Adhesion
• Acid & Base Numbers
• Demulsibility
  
  

Lube Oil Sampling

• Sample Port Types
• Sampling Techniques
• Selecting Sample Port Locations
• Proper Sample Handling
  
  

Oil Analysis Testing & Implications

• Viscosity
• Wear Metals & Particles
• Particulate Contamination
• Additive Depletion
• Oxidation
• Water Content
• Water Separability
• Acidity / Alkalinity
• Filter Debris & Patch Testing
• Analytical Ferrography
  
  

Interpreting Oil Analysis Reports

• Wear Metals, Contaminants & Their Sources
• Additive Depletion & Replenishment
• Assessing Oil Degradation
• Setting Alarm Limits
  
  

Bulk Oil Storage & Handling

• Lube Room Best Practices
• Oil Dispensing
• Using Filter Carts
• Baseline Oil Testing
  
  

Controlling Contaminant Ingression

• How Dirt & Water Affect Oil
• Preventing Dirt Ingression
• Preventing Water Ingression
• Removing Contaminants
  
  

Oil Filtration

• How Clean is Clean?
• ISO Cleanliness Codes
• On-line & Off-line Filtration
• Filter Carts & Filter Media
• Differential Filter Pressure
  
  

Managing an Oil Analysis Program

• Setting Goals
• Site Assessment Procedures
• Bulk Storage & Handling Assessment
• Equipment Selection
• Sampling Locations, Techniques & Frequency
• Selecting Oil Test Packages
  
  

Oil Analysis Program Metrics

• Normal vs. Abnormal Samples
• Establishing Class-Specific Averaged Metrics
• ISO Particle Counts
• Water
• Contaminants
• Wear Data
• Documenting Cost Savings

BTS certificate will be issued to all attendees completing all of the total tuition hours of the course.