Contamination Control 2A – Particulate Measurement
Particles are extremely destructive to equipment. But in order to remove them, we first need to understand the level of particle contamination. Thi…
Course Category: Short Course
Bearings 3B – Crankcase Bearings
Crankcase bearings (for both engines and compressors) are a variation on a plain or journal bearing. But they have some unique requirements that ma…
Contamination Control 3B – Water Removal Methods
Removing water from oil systems is hard. The preference (and most cost effective method) is to prevent ingress in the first place, but where this i…
Contamination Control 2 – Particulates
Particles are the enemy of equipment. They cause abrasive and erosive wear, and ultimately reduce the effective life of machine components. For thi…
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…
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…