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1020 - Oil Analysis

Course number
1020
Cost
1,950$
Venue
On-site, at our offices or virtual
Schedule
  • Montreal, QC - French
    Dec 12, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023
    3 days - ICML Exam available on December 15, 2023
    Register now

Duration: 3 days

Following this training, the participant will be able to read, understand and interpret oil analysis reports in order to maximize the return on investment for an industrial oil analysis program.
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Intended for

Industrial maintenance technicians, managers and engineers who are interested in learning about oil analysis.

Prerequisites

None
Next course in progression
2001 - Machinery Lubrication I

Course Content

Maintenance philosophies
 
  • The steps to follow to achieve world-class status
  • Costs and benefits: What to expect ?
  • The elements to integrate to improve equipment reliability
Basic concepts of lubrication​

  • The functions of a lubricant
  • The properties of basis oils
  • Minerals and synthetic oils
  • Hydrodynamic and elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication
  • Additives
The basics of oil analysis
 
  • Listen to your oils
  • Types of oil analysis
  • The application of oil analysis
Oil sampling
 
  • Cleanliness of sampling bottles
  • Options for sampling lubricants
  • Ideal sampling locations
  • Effective sampling practices
  • Sampling intervals
Analyzing wear debris
 
  • How is wear debris measured?
  • How to set limits and alarms
  • Possible sources of metals in oil
  • Analytical ferrography
Analysis of fluid properties
 
  • Oil oxidation 
  • Viscosity and the viscosity index
  • The oil acidity and alkalinity index
  • Following AN and BN trends
Analysis of fluid properties (continued) 
 
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Rotating Pressure Vessels Oxidation Test (RPVOT)
  • How to assess the presence of varnish
  • How to monitor the deterioration of additives
Contamination control
 
  • Contamination by particles
  • Filters and snifter valves
  • Contamination by glycol
  • Contamination by moisture and water
  • Contamination by air

Certification available

Certification exam MLA II, is available via the ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication) the day after the 3 day course.

To register for the examination or for more information, visit: www.lubecouncil.org

Our Training and certification partners

To learn more or register, contact us at: training@Laurentide.com