Degradation 2A – Oxidation Measurement
Oxidation as a process affects all oil systems. As one of the primary oil degradation mechanisms, it is important that we understand how to quantif…
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Engines 3 – Diesel Engine Lubrication
Diesel engines are a staple of the transport and power generation industries. Their versatility, reliability and repairability remain more or less …
Turbines 4B – Gas Turbine Oil Analysis
The course discusses the standard laboratory tests that are typically employed in the analysis of industrial gas turbine oils. For each test, we wi…
Degradation 6A – Varnish Measurement
Varnish is a problem that affects many oil systems, but is typically associated with turbines, compressors, hydraulic and gear systems. When trying…
Contamination Control 3A – Effects of Water
Water, being a lubricant’s number one contaminant, is in many respects also its number one enemy. There are many negative consequences of water 
Degradation 6B – Varnish Prevention
Prevention is the best kind of cure. Before investing in expensive varnish removal skids, or pour-in additive treatments it is essential to underst…
Contamination Control 3 – Water
There’s a good argument to be made that water is the most common of all lubricant contaminants. This is partially because it is everywhere – in…
Degradation 6 – Varnish
Varnish is an interesting term. Experience says that most operators think of varnish as being the baked-on lacquer commonly found in high temperatu…
Turbines 4 – Gas Turbine Lubrication
Industrial gas turbines operating on mineral turbine oil systems are a foundational component of our modern power generation ecosystem. They’re a…
Degradation 5 – Electro Static Discharge
Electro Static Discharge (also known simply as ESD) is a surprisingly common degradation mechanism for lubricants. However, it is equally mysteriou…