COURSE OVERVIEW:

The core meaning of this course is the transformation of oil analysis from a "check-the-box" activity into a powerful predictive maintenance tool. Lubricant analysis is often described as the "blood test" for machinery, providing a window into the internal health of engines, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems. This course focuses on the strategic architecture of a sampling program and the technical ability to convert laboratory reports into decisive maintenance actions.

The scope of this training involves the entire "Sample-to-Action" lifecycle. Participants will examine the physics of fluid degradation and the chemistry of additive depletion, alongside the various wear mechanisms that leave a "fingerprint" in the oil. The curriculum emphasizes the critical importance of sampling technique, hardware selection, and data management, ensuring that the results obtained from the lab are representative of the true condition of the asset.

Coverage includes the interpretation of elemental analysis (Spectroscopy), viscosity changes, moisture content, and the ISO 4406 Cleanliness Code. Attendees will explore how to set proactive "Target Cleanliness Levels" and how to use "Analytical Ferrography" to identify specific failure modes like scuffing, pitting, or abrasive wear. By the end of this course, participants will be able to design a world-class oil analysis program that reduces lubricant consumption, extends component life, and prevents catastrophic machinery failure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the three pillars of oil analysis: Fluid health, contamination, and wear.
• Establish a "World-Class" oil sampling procedure and hardware standard.
• Interpret the ISO 4406 Cleanliness Code for oils and fuels.
• Set proactive "Target Cleanliness Levels" based on asset criticality.
• Identify different wear metals and their corresponding machine components.
• Analyze viscosity changes to detect oxidation or fuel dilution.
• Evaluate moisture contamination levels and their impact on bearing life.
• Utilize "Analytical Ferrography" to identify specific wear mechanisms.
• Determine the "Remaining Useful Life" of a lubricant through additive analysis.
• Design a "Sampling Route" and frequency based on equipment risk.
• Integrate oil analysis findings with vibration and thermography data.
• Communicate the ROI of the oil analysis program to management.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is essential for Lubrication Technicians, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Workshop Managers, and Condition Monitoring Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.