Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Lube Oil Testing and Analysis

• Understand the importance of lubricant analysis in machinery performance and maintenance.
• Learn about types of lubricants (mineral oils, synthetic oils, greases) and their applications.
• Identify industry standards and specifications (ASTM, ISO, SAE, API, DIN) for lube oil testing.

2. Lube Oil Sampling and Handling

• Learn best practices for sampling lubricants from various systems (engines, compressors, turbines, hydraulic systems).
• Understand proper storage, labeling, and transportation of lube oil samples.
• Implement contamination prevention measures during sampling.

3. Key Lube Oil Tests and Analytical Methods

• Perform physical and chemical property testing, including:
• Viscosity Testing (ASTM D445 – Kinematic Viscosity, ASTM D2270 – Viscosity Index).
• Density and Specific Gravity (ASTM D4052).
• Flash Point & Fire Point (ASTM D92, ASTM D93).
• Pour Point and Cloud Point (ASTM D97, ASTM D2500).
• Foaming Characteristics (ASTM D892).
• Analyze lubricant degradation and contamination, including:
• Total Acid Number (TAN) and Total Base Number (TBN) (ASTM D664, ASTM D2896).
• Oxidation, Nitration, and Sulfation Analysis (FTIR Spectroscopy).
• Water Content Measurement (Karl Fischer Titration, ASTM D6304).
• Particle Contamination Analysis (ISO 4406 – Particle Count, ASTM D5185 – ICP for Wear Metals).
• Ferrous Debris and Wear Particle Analysis (PQ Index, Analytical Ferrography).

4. Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

• Learn how lubricant analysis can predict machinery failures.
• Understand wear metal analysis and contamination control in used oil analysis.
• Implement oil condition monitoring programs for reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).

5. Industrial Applications of Lube Oil Testing

• Explore lubricant analysis applications in:
• Automotive & Fleet Maintenance (Engine Oil Testing).
• Power Generation (Turbine Oil Analysis).
• Oil & Gas Industry (Compressor & Hydraulic Oil Testing).
• Manufacturing & Heavy Equipment (Gear Oil & Bearing Lubricant Testing).

6. Environmental and Safety Compliance in Lube Oil Testing

• Understand OSHA, EPA, and ISO regulations for lubricant disposal and recycling.
• Learn best practices for handling, storage, and disposal of used lubricants.
• Implement safety protocols for laboratory testing of lubricants.

7. Troubleshooting and Case Studies

• Analyze real-world lube oil failure cases and their impact on machinery performance.
• Develop problem-solving techniques for lubricant contamination and degradation issues.
• Apply best practices from successful lube oil monitoring programs.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in lubricant testing, condition monitoring, and equipment maintenance, including:

• Lubricant Analysts
• Laboratory Technicians
• Research & Development (R&D) Scientists

• Predictive Maintenance Engineers
• Condition Monitoring Specialists
• Machinery Lubrication Engineers