Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at maintenance professionals who are either currently using oil analysis or want to better understand the role of oil analysis and lubrication management in a modern reliability centered maintenance program. This course material is has been developed by The Fluid Life Corporation and is based on 25+ years of professional analytical and field experience. The Fluid Life Corporation has several hundred customers, in every major industry sector including:

• Mining
• Forestry
• Oil & Gas
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemical
• Construction
• Power Generation
• Transportation

With well over two million samples analyzed our experience allows us to be an effective provider of training and consulting.

Lubrication Fundamentals
A general overview of the functions, types, properties and limitations of a lubricant.

• Physical and Chemical Properties (viscosity, pour point, etc.)
• Performance Properties (oxidation stability)
• Base Oils (API Group I to V)
• Additives (types and what they do)
• Oil Films & Regimes (hydraulic, boundary)
• Grease Properties & Performance Characteristics

Oil Cleanliness and Contamination Control
This section takes an in-depth look at understanding the criticality of oil cleanliness in the operating equipment.

• New Oil Cleanliness (How clean is clean?)
• Understanding ISO Particle Counts
• Filter Types & Ratings
• Filtration Methods (oil line, off-line, filter carts)
• Storage & Handling Practices

Managing a Successful Program
A success of any program or initiative begins with the first few critical steps that are well thought out and organized.

• Why do we need oil analysis?
• Building a road map to success
• Identifying opportunities
• Plan your attack
• Management justification and buy-in
• Implementation
• Review & Continuous Improvement

Data Interpretation
This section examines all of the various fluid testing equipment and techniques including a brief look at the purpose and limitations of each instrument. The test equipment is categorized into the following three groups:

• Fluid Properties (viscosity)
• Contamination Tests (glycol/fuel)
• Wear Debris Analysis (Ferrography, Filter Analysis)

• Establishing test limits
• Interpretation of the analysis results
• Determining the proper course of action

Oil Sampling Techniques and Practices
How to avoid the “garbage in/garbage out” pitfalls of oil sampling. This area reviews the various methods and procedures for taking representative samples.

• Sampling methods and locations
• Representative samples (Where/How/Why?)
• Oil Sampling frequency (matching equipment type, operating conditions & goals)

Data Interpretation Workshop

The seminar will culminate with interactive workshops where the attendees have the opportunity to put the knowledge gained during the seminar to practice. The attendees will work through several examples of real life analysis results begging for a sharp eye to interpret successfully.