Turbines 4 – Gas Turbine Lubrication

Turbines 4 – Gas Turbine Lubrication is a technical deep dive into the lubrication systems, oil properties, and formulation science behind gas turbines. These high-performance machines operate under extreme loads and temperatures, requiring specialised lubrication systems and fluids that can meet both mechanical and thermal demands.

This course covers the complete landscape of gas turbine lubrication—from system architecture and bearing design to fluid selection and formulation. You’ll learn how different base oils and additives are tailored to the challenges of turbine environments, as well as how to evaluate oil performance based on application needs, OEM specifications, and operating conditions.

Whether you’re involved in commissioning, operations, or reliability engineering, this course will equip you with the knowledge to make better lubrication decisions, minimise wear, and extend service intervals.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the unique lubrication challenges of gas turbines
Describe the key components and functions of gas turbine lubrication systems
Evaluate the properties of turbine oils, including thermal stability and cleanliness
Understand how turbine oils are formulated and how those choices impact performance
Select appropriate lubricants based on turbine type, duty cycle, and OEM guidance

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5000 Students

7 Modules

1.5h

Course Syllabus

Gas Turbine Lubrication
Gas Turbine Oil Properties
Gas Turbine Lube Oil System
Gas Turbine Bearing Lubrication
Gas Turbines Hydraulics
Gas Turbine Oil Formulation
Gas Turbine Oil Selection

Who is this course for?

Condition Monitoring Technicians
Laboratory Analysts
Lubrication Engineers
Industrial Lubricants Salespeople
Reliability Engineers
Rotating Equipment Engineers

Meet the expert

Rafe Britton

Formulation, Marketing, Oil Analysis

Australia

Rafe Britton, the Lubrication Expert, is known within the industry for his YouTube channel and podcast, and works with mid-size industrials improve their equipment uptime while reducing the cost of their lubrication program. He is a mechanical engineer with 13 years of experience on both sides of the industry; both as an operator, and lubricant supplier. Rafe holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Physics from UNSW.

$50.00/ month

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