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This seminar provides attendees with a solid understanding of coolant types and systems. In addition, this training will provide a clear understanding of how a successful coolant analysis program will complement the overall reliability initiatives and oil analysis programs.

This is an intensive one-day course and covers the following topics:
  1. Functions of Coolant/Antifreeze.
  2. Types of Glycol
  3. Suggested Water Quality Limits
  4. Groups of Coolants
  5. Types and Functions of Coolant Additives
  6. Coolant System Problems
  7. Cooling System Degradation
  8. Characteristics of Coolant System Deposits
  9. Water Properties That Produce Acid
  10. Engine Problems Due to Acid
  11. pH Concerns
  12. Benefits of Coolant Analysis
  13. Coolant Test Programs
  14. Understanding the Analysis Tests
  15. Data Interpretation

Coolant Analysis Seminar Brochure.pdf

Coolant Analysis Seminar - Course Outline.pdf

Seminar Schedule for 2010.pdf

New Seminar Dates for 2010!

  City   Date   (Click the date.)
Edmonton, Alberta March 19, 2010
Hamilton, Ontario April 29, 2010
Vancouver, B.C. June 4, 2010
Ft. McMurray, Alberta Aug. 20, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota U.S.A. Sept. 23, 2010
Hamilton, Ontario Oct. 7, 2010
Edmonton, Alberta Nov. 19, 2010

- to reserve your seat now!

Who Should Attend?

Company Personnel
  • service managers
  • field service technicians
  • equipment operators
Maintenance Professionals who want:
  • a more robust and complete predictive maintenance program.
  • a better understanding of the significance of coolant analysis in a reliability centered program.
  • an effectively managed, shared and consistent coolant analysis initiative.

Course Curriculum

Functions of Coolant/Antifreeze

  • Removes Heat
  • Prevents Boiling and Freezing
  • Prevents Scaling and Corrosion
  • Prevents Wet Sleeve Cavitation in Diesel Engines

Types of Glycol

  • Ethylene Glycol
    • Advantages vs. Propylene
  • Propylene Glycol
    • Advantage vs. Ethylene

Suggested Water Quality Limits

  • Total Solids
  • Total Hardness
  • Chlorides
  • Sulphates
  • pH

Groups of Coolants

  • Group 1 - Traditional
  • Group 2 - OAT (Organic Acid Technology)
  • Group 3 - Hybrid

Types and Functions of Coolant Additives

  • Silicate
  • Nitrite
  • Nitrate
  • Phosphate
  • Borate
  • Molybdate
  • Carboxylates
  • Dicarboxylates
  • Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)
  • Tolytriazole (TT)
  • Silicones
  • Block Polymers
  • Dispersants
  • Surfactants

Cooling System Problems

  • Stray Current
  • Positive Voltage
  • Negative Voltage
  • Localized Overheating
  • Exhaust Gas Blow-by

Cooling System Degradation

  • Erosion
  • Corrosion
  • Electrolysis

Characteristics of Coolant System Deposits

  • Iron Deposit
  • Carbonate Deposit
  • Silica Deposit
  • Sulphate Deposit

Water Properties That Produce Acid

  • Acid Processes
  • Chloride
  • Sulphate
  • Conductance

Engine Problems Due to Acid

  • Wet Sleeve Liner Pitting
  • Radiator Pitting
  • Oil Cooler Pitting
  • Pump Damage

pH Concerns

  • Alkaline
  • Acidic

Benefits of Coolant Analysis

  • Fluid Condition
  • Component Failure
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Management Practices

Coolant Test Program

  • Level 1 Test - Basic Coolant Analysis
    • Visual Observations
    • Boiling and Freeze Point
    • pH
    • Conductivity
    • Total Dissolved Solids
    • Ion Chromatography
      • Chlorides, Formates, Glycolates, Nitrites, Nitrates, Phospates, Sulphates, Molybdates
  • Level 2 Test - Full Coolant Analysis
    • Level 1 Test Package Plus:
    • Reserve Alkalinity
    • Wear & Additive Elements
      • Iron, Copper, Aluminum, Lead, Tin, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Boron, Molybdenum, Silicon

Understanding the Analysis Tests

Data Interpretation

  • The seminar will culminate with a hands-on data interpretation exercise providing the attendees with a clear understanding of the coolant analysis report and interpretation of the data.

 

Onsite Training

Get all the benefits of in depth training without the expense and downtime of sending your staff to a course in a different location by having Fluid Life provide on-site classes for your large group. If you would like a quote, or to schedule an on-site course, get in touch with us using the contact information below.

 

Consult your Fluid Life Regional Account Manager or our Training Department concerning seminars, onsite training programs, audits and consulting services as part of your maintenance program.
Phone: (780) 462-2400  Toll Free: 1-877-962-2400