Course List Certification Courses All Courses6 AlphabeticalNewly Created All InstructorsRafe Britton This category can only be viewed by members. Free 1 Lesson MLA I Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA I exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Start Course 118 Lessons MLA I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Free 1 Lesson MLA II Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA II exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Free 132 Lessons MLA II Preparation Course Rafe Britton Welcome to the Machinery Lubrication Level II (MLA II) course, presented by Lubrication Explained Pro. This course is designed to elevate your understanding and skills… This category can only be viewed by members. Free 1 Lesson MLA I Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA I exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Start Course 118 Lessons MLA I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Free 1 Lesson MLA II Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA II exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Free 132 Lessons MLA II Preparation Course Rafe Britton Welcome to the Machinery Lubrication Level II (MLA II) course, presented by Lubrication Explained Pro. This course is designed to elevate your understanding and skills… Page 1 Page 2 Next » All Courses Search AlphabeticalNewly Created All CategoriesAdditivesBase OilsBearingsCertificationCompressorsContamination ControlDegradationEnginesFundamentalsGearsGreasesHydraulicsOil AnalysisTribologyTurbines All InstructorsRafe Britton Start Course 4 Lessons Additives 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Additives are the “seven herbs and spices” of the lubricant world. They often help to increase performance, or in boundary and mixed lubrication, help take… Start Course 8 Lessons Additives 2 – Bulk Oil Additives Rafe Britton The bulk oil additives are those which act within the volume of the lubricant – as distinct from the surfactants which tend to stick to… Start Course 8 Lessons Additives 3 – Surface Acting Additives Rafe Britton The surface acting additives, also known as surfactants, are an additive type that either wants to cling to surfaces, or to oil contaminants. They tend… Start Course 15 Lessons Base Oils 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Base oils are a foundational component of lubrication. In most lubricating environments, the base oil viscosity is the leading factor in lubrication performance. In this… Start Course 5 Lessons Base Oils 2 – Mineral Oils Rafe Britton Mineral base oils derived from refined crude oils dominate the market by volume. API Group I – III oils are far and away the most… Start Course 7 Lessons Base Oils 3 – Synthetic Base Oils Rafe Britton When extra performance is required, or longer oil drains – we turn to synthetic base oils. When combined with a high quality additive package these… Start Course 4 Lessons Base Oils 4 – Specialties Rafe Britton Specialty base oils cater to niche applications as well as extreme operating environments. Maybe the application is in the chemicals industry processing a reactive gas,… Start Course 7 Lessons Bearings 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Bearings are machine elements that allow components to move with respect to each other. This is a very simple definition that allows for many variations of… Start Course 7 Lessons Bearings 3B – Crankcase Bearings Rafe Britton Crankcase bearings (for both engines and compressors) are a variation on a plain or journal bearing. But they have some unique requirements that makes them… Start Course 6 Lessons Compressors 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Compressors are a fascinating application. There are so many different machine designs, compressed gases and lubricants that it is probably the most variable of all… Start Course 11 Lessons Contamination Control 1A – Storage & Handling Rafe Britton Storage and handling is one of THE most important aspects of lubrication. You can purchase the best lubricants and the highest price, from the most… Start Course 5 Lessons Contamination Control 2 – Particulates Rafe Britton Particles are the enemy of equipment. They cause abrasive and erosive wear, and ultimately reduce the effective life of machine components. For this reason, it… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 2A – Particulate Measurement Rafe Britton Particles are extremely destructive to equipment. But in order to remove them, we first need to understand the level of particle contamination. This is where… Start Course 7 Lessons Contamination Control 2B – Particulate Removal Rafe Britton Particulates are the enemy of your equipment. Causing abrasive and erosive wear that limits the useful life of equipment, it can also have major detrimental… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 3 – Water Rafe Britton 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 –… Start Course 9 Lessons Contamination Control 3A – Effects of Water Rafe Britton Water, being a lubricant’s number one contaminant, is in many respects also its number one enemy. There are many negative consequences of water’s interaction with… Start Course 10 Lessons Contamination Control 3B – Water Removal Methods Rafe Britton 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… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 4 – Air and Other Gases Rafe Britton Air is all around us. You may not necessarily think of it as being a contaminant, but air can have many damaging effects on both… Start Course 7 Lessons Degradation 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Degradation of lubricants is an essential concept to understand for anyone that is involved in lubrication. Although there is so much more detail to be… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 2 – Oxidation Rafe Britton Oxidation is the nemesis of all molecules, but here we will focus on the effects of oxidation on lubricating oils. A natural process that is… Start Course 7 Lessons Degradation 2A – Oxidation Measurement Rafe Britton Oxidation as a process affects all oil systems. As one of the primary oil degradation mechanisms, it is important that we understand how to quantify… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 3 – Thermal Degradation Rafe Britton Thermal degradation is a high temperature failure mode experienced by the lubricant. In many ways, the signs of thermal degradation are similar to those of… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 5 – Electro Static Discharge Rafe Britton Electro Static Discharge (also known simply as ESD) is a surprisingly common degradation mechanism for lubricants. However, it is equally mysterious. Manifesting as “lightning in… Start Course 9 Lessons Degradation 6 – Varnish Rafe Britton Varnish is an interesting term. Experience says that most operators think of varnish as being the baked-on lacquer commonly found in high temperature applications and… Start Course 9 Lessons Degradation 6A – Varnish Measurement Rafe Britton Varnish is a problem that affects many oil systems, but is typically associated with turbines, compressors, hydraulic and gear systems. When trying to eliminate varnish,… Start Course 5 Lessons Degradation 6B – Varnish Prevention Rafe Britton Prevention is the best kind of cure. Before investing in expensive varnish removal skids, or pour-in additive treatments it is essential to understand how you… Start Course 10 Lessons Degradation 6C – Varnish Removal Rafe Britton Varnish has become such a huge problem globally that an entire industry has sprung up around varnish removal solutions. How can you as an end… Start Course 5 Lessons Engines 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Engine oils are far and away the largest lubricant category by volume. It’s unique position as a category that straddles both consumer and commercial grades… Start Course 7 Lessons Engines 2 – Light Duty Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Light duty engines – often described as PCMO (Passenger Car Motor Oils), but also including light duty Diesel engines are the backbone of modern transportation.… Start Course 6 Lessons Engines 2A – Light Duty Suffering Points Rafe Britton Light duty engines suffer from a range of common issues. While many bear no relation to the lubrication strategy, there are some problems either exacerbated… Start Course 10 Lessons Engines 3 – Diesel Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Diesel engines are a staple of the transport and power generation industries. Their versatility, reliability and repairability remain more or less unmatched, and this has… Start Course 12 Lessons Engines 3A – Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Rafe Britton There are many common problems that affect diesel engines, and in many causes the engine oil system is either the major contributor to the fault,… Start Course 12 Lessons Engines 4 – Gas Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Stationary gas engines have become an essential part of the power generation business. Flexible, often skid mounted and fast to start up, they are an… Start Course 9 Lessons Engines 4B – Gas Engine Oil Analysis Rafe Britton Typically when discussing lubrication, we emphasise that the cost of lubricant is an insignificant part of the overall maintenance and operations budget. However, this is… Start Course 8 Lessons Fundamentals 1 – Tribology & Lubrication Regimes Rafe Britton The starting point for all professionals. Start Course 6 Lessons Fundamentals 1A – Frameworks for Understanding Rafe Britton Once we have foundational knowledge about lubricants, their physical and chemical properties, what do we do with this information? It’s helpful to place this understanding… Start Course 7 Lessons Fundamentals 1B – Maintenance Strategies Rafe Britton Maintenance varies at businesses vary widely. But they can mostly be boiled down to four distinct philosophies: ReactivePreventativePredictiveProactive There is no single “correct” way to… Start Course 7 Lessons Fundamentals 3 – Lubricant Application Methods Rafe Britton Choosing a great lubricant is fine and dandy, but the rubber doesn’t hit the road until you actually need to apply the lubricant to the… Start Course 8 Lessons Fundamentals 4 – Lubricants Chemistry for Engineers Rafe Britton Most engineers that have day-to-day interactions with lubricants are mechanically trained. Whether from a trade background as a fitter, turner or mechanic, or possibly an… Start Course 5 Lessons Gears 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Gears are a fundamental mechanism. It is therefore essential that anyone involved in industry understands their lubrication requirements. In this introductory module we will look… Start Course 10 Lessons Gears 3 – Open Gear Lubricants Rafe Britton Open gear lubricants are common across a large number of industries including mining, power generation and cement. What is unique about open gears is that… Start Course 6 Lessons Greases 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Greases are lubricant, but with more! The thickener which gives greases their unique consistency imparts another set of properties in addition to the base oil… Start Course 9 Lessons Greases 1A – Thickeners Rafe Britton The thickener is what makes grease, a grease. But as with additives and base oils, there is no “best” thickener, only a thickener most appropriate… Start Course 8 Lessons Hydraulics 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Hydraulic oils are a little unique within the lubricant family inasmuch as they protect equipment against wear, but also transfer power throughout the system. Unusually… Free 1 Lesson MLA I Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA I exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Start Course 118 Lessons MLA I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Free 1 Lesson MLA II Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA II exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Free 132 Lessons MLA II Preparation Course Rafe Britton Welcome to the Machinery Lubrication Level II (MLA II) course, presented by Lubrication Explained Pro. This course is designed to elevate your understanding and skills… Start Course 87 Lessons MLT I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Start Course 11 Lessons Oil Analysis 2 – Standard Oil Lab Testing Rafe Britton Most oil analysis reports contain a roughly similar set of test results. They differ slightly depending on the application, but the usual suspects include FTIR… Start Course 6 Lessons Oil Analysis 5 – Oil Sampling Rafe Britton Oil sampling is the backbone of oil analysis. This is where you can truly make or break the quality of your condition monitoring program. The… Start Course 5 Lessons Turbines 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Turbines – they’re a very effective way to transform fluid energy into another form of useful work. However, the different fluids, applications and duty cycles… Start Course 7 Lessons Turbines 4 – Gas Turbine Lubrication Rafe Britton Industrial gas turbines operating on mineral turbine oil systems are a foundational component of our modern power generation ecosystem. They’re a unique challenge for lubricants… Start Course 12 Lessons Turbines 4B – Gas Turbine Oil Analysis Rafe Britton The course discusses the standard laboratory tests that are typically employed in the analysis of industrial gas turbine oils. For each test, we will briefly… Start Course 6 Lessons Turbines 6 – Aeroderivative Turbine Oils Rafe Britton The aeroderivative turbine oils have a very different technology stack and chemistry to standard industrial turbine oils. This is largely a hangover of their aviation… Start Course 9 Lessons Turbines 6A – Aeroderivative Oil Monitoring Rafe Britton Aeroderivative turbine operating conditions necessitate the use of full synthetic ester lubricants. Many businesses and engineers may have a background in standard industrial turbine maintenance… Start Course 44 Lessons VIM & VPR Rafe Britton Start Course 4 Lessons Additives 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Additives are the “seven herbs and spices” of the lubricant world. They often help to increase performance, or in boundary and mixed lubrication, help take… Start Course 8 Lessons Additives 2 – Bulk Oil Additives Rafe Britton The bulk oil additives are those which act within the volume of the lubricant – as distinct from the surfactants which tend to stick to… Start Course 8 Lessons Additives 3 – Surface Acting Additives Rafe Britton The surface acting additives, also known as surfactants, are an additive type that either wants to cling to surfaces, or to oil contaminants. They tend… Start Course 15 Lessons Base Oils 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Base oils are a foundational component of lubrication. In most lubricating environments, the base oil viscosity is the leading factor in lubrication performance. In this… Start Course 5 Lessons Base Oils 2 – Mineral Oils Rafe Britton Mineral base oils derived from refined crude oils dominate the market by volume. API Group I – III oils are far and away the most… Start Course 7 Lessons Base Oils 3 – Synthetic Base Oils Rafe Britton When extra performance is required, or longer oil drains – we turn to synthetic base oils. When combined with a high quality additive package these… Start Course 4 Lessons Base Oils 4 – Specialties Rafe Britton Specialty base oils cater to niche applications as well as extreme operating environments. Maybe the application is in the chemicals industry processing a reactive gas,… Start Course 7 Lessons Bearings 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Bearings are machine elements that allow components to move with respect to each other. This is a very simple definition that allows for many variations of… Start Course 7 Lessons Bearings 3B – Crankcase Bearings Rafe Britton Crankcase bearings (for both engines and compressors) are a variation on a plain or journal bearing. But they have some unique requirements that makes them… Start Course 6 Lessons Compressors 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Compressors are a fascinating application. There are so many different machine designs, compressed gases and lubricants that it is probably the most variable of all… Start Course 11 Lessons Contamination Control 1A – Storage & Handling Rafe Britton Storage and handling is one of THE most important aspects of lubrication. You can purchase the best lubricants and the highest price, from the most… Start Course 5 Lessons Contamination Control 2 – Particulates Rafe Britton Particles are the enemy of equipment. They cause abrasive and erosive wear, and ultimately reduce the effective life of machine components. For this reason, it… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 2A – Particulate Measurement Rafe Britton Particles are extremely destructive to equipment. But in order to remove them, we first need to understand the level of particle contamination. This is where… Start Course 7 Lessons Contamination Control 2B – Particulate Removal Rafe Britton Particulates are the enemy of your equipment. Causing abrasive and erosive wear that limits the useful life of equipment, it can also have major detrimental… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 3 – Water Rafe Britton 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 –… Start Course 9 Lessons Contamination Control 3A – Effects of Water Rafe Britton Water, being a lubricant’s number one contaminant, is in many respects also its number one enemy. There are many negative consequences of water’s interaction with… Start Course 10 Lessons Contamination Control 3B – Water Removal Methods Rafe Britton 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… Start Course 6 Lessons Contamination Control 4 – Air and Other Gases Rafe Britton Air is all around us. You may not necessarily think of it as being a contaminant, but air can have many damaging effects on both… Start Course 7 Lessons Degradation 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Degradation of lubricants is an essential concept to understand for anyone that is involved in lubrication. Although there is so much more detail to be… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 2 – Oxidation Rafe Britton Oxidation is the nemesis of all molecules, but here we will focus on the effects of oxidation on lubricating oils. A natural process that is… Start Course 7 Lessons Degradation 2A – Oxidation Measurement Rafe Britton Oxidation as a process affects all oil systems. As one of the primary oil degradation mechanisms, it is important that we understand how to quantify… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 3 – Thermal Degradation Rafe Britton Thermal degradation is a high temperature failure mode experienced by the lubricant. In many ways, the signs of thermal degradation are similar to those of… Start Course 6 Lessons Degradation 5 – Electro Static Discharge Rafe Britton Electro Static Discharge (also known simply as ESD) is a surprisingly common degradation mechanism for lubricants. However, it is equally mysterious. Manifesting as “lightning in… Start Course 9 Lessons Degradation 6 – Varnish Rafe Britton Varnish is an interesting term. Experience says that most operators think of varnish as being the baked-on lacquer commonly found in high temperature applications and… Start Course 9 Lessons Degradation 6A – Varnish Measurement Rafe Britton Varnish is a problem that affects many oil systems, but is typically associated with turbines, compressors, hydraulic and gear systems. When trying to eliminate varnish,… Start Course 5 Lessons Degradation 6B – Varnish Prevention Rafe Britton Prevention is the best kind of cure. Before investing in expensive varnish removal skids, or pour-in additive treatments it is essential to understand how you… Start Course 10 Lessons Degradation 6C – Varnish Removal Rafe Britton Varnish has become such a huge problem globally that an entire industry has sprung up around varnish removal solutions. How can you as an end… Start Course 5 Lessons Engines 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Engine oils are far and away the largest lubricant category by volume. It’s unique position as a category that straddles both consumer and commercial grades… Start Course 7 Lessons Engines 2 – Light Duty Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Light duty engines – often described as PCMO (Passenger Car Motor Oils), but also including light duty Diesel engines are the backbone of modern transportation.… Start Course 6 Lessons Engines 2A – Light Duty Suffering Points Rafe Britton Light duty engines suffer from a range of common issues. While many bear no relation to the lubrication strategy, there are some problems either exacerbated… Start Course 10 Lessons Engines 3 – Diesel Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Diesel engines are a staple of the transport and power generation industries. Their versatility, reliability and repairability remain more or less unmatched, and this has… Start Course 12 Lessons Engines 3A – Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Rafe Britton There are many common problems that affect diesel engines, and in many causes the engine oil system is either the major contributor to the fault,… Start Course 12 Lessons Engines 4 – Gas Engine Lubrication Rafe Britton Stationary gas engines have become an essential part of the power generation business. Flexible, often skid mounted and fast to start up, they are an… Start Course 9 Lessons Engines 4B – Gas Engine Oil Analysis Rafe Britton Typically when discussing lubrication, we emphasise that the cost of lubricant is an insignificant part of the overall maintenance and operations budget. However, this is… Start Course 8 Lessons Fundamentals 1 – Tribology & Lubrication Regimes Rafe Britton The starting point for all professionals. Start Course 6 Lessons Fundamentals 1A – Frameworks for Understanding Rafe Britton Once we have foundational knowledge about lubricants, their physical and chemical properties, what do we do with this information? It’s helpful to place this understanding… Start Course 7 Lessons Fundamentals 1B – Maintenance Strategies Rafe Britton Maintenance varies at businesses vary widely. But they can mostly be boiled down to four distinct philosophies: ReactivePreventativePredictiveProactive There is no single “correct” way to… Start Course 7 Lessons Fundamentals 3 – Lubricant Application Methods Rafe Britton Choosing a great lubricant is fine and dandy, but the rubber doesn’t hit the road until you actually need to apply the lubricant to the… Start Course 8 Lessons Fundamentals 4 – Lubricants Chemistry for Engineers Rafe Britton Most engineers that have day-to-day interactions with lubricants are mechanically trained. Whether from a trade background as a fitter, turner or mechanic, or possibly an… Start Course 5 Lessons Gears 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Gears are a fundamental mechanism. It is therefore essential that anyone involved in industry understands their lubrication requirements. In this introductory module we will look… Start Course 10 Lessons Gears 3 – Open Gear Lubricants Rafe Britton Open gear lubricants are common across a large number of industries including mining, power generation and cement. What is unique about open gears is that… Start Course 6 Lessons Greases 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Greases are lubricant, but with more! The thickener which gives greases their unique consistency imparts another set of properties in addition to the base oil… Start Course 9 Lessons Greases 1A – Thickeners Rafe Britton The thickener is what makes grease, a grease. But as with additives and base oils, there is no “best” thickener, only a thickener most appropriate… Start Course 8 Lessons Hydraulics 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Hydraulic oils are a little unique within the lubricant family inasmuch as they protect equipment against wear, but also transfer power throughout the system. Unusually… Free 1 Lesson MLA I Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA I exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Start Course 118 Lessons MLA I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Free 1 Lesson MLA II Exam Practice Questions Rafe Britton If you’re looking to take the ICML MLA II exam and obtain your certification, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some… Free 132 Lessons MLA II Preparation Course Rafe Britton Welcome to the Machinery Lubrication Level II (MLA II) course, presented by Lubrication Explained Pro. This course is designed to elevate your understanding and skills… Start Course 87 Lessons MLT I Preparation Course Rafe Britton Start Course 11 Lessons Oil Analysis 2 – Standard Oil Lab Testing Rafe Britton Most oil analysis reports contain a roughly similar set of test results. They differ slightly depending on the application, but the usual suspects include FTIR… Start Course 6 Lessons Oil Analysis 5 – Oil Sampling Rafe Britton Oil sampling is the backbone of oil analysis. This is where you can truly make or break the quality of your condition monitoring program. The… Start Course 5 Lessons Turbines 1 – Fundamentals Rafe Britton Turbines – they’re a very effective way to transform fluid energy into another form of useful work. However, the different fluids, applications and duty cycles… Start Course 7 Lessons Turbines 4 – Gas Turbine Lubrication Rafe Britton Industrial gas turbines operating on mineral turbine oil systems are a foundational component of our modern power generation ecosystem. They’re a unique challenge for lubricants… Start Course 12 Lessons Turbines 4B – Gas Turbine Oil Analysis Rafe Britton The course discusses the standard laboratory tests that are typically employed in the analysis of industrial gas turbine oils. For each test, we will briefly… Start Course 6 Lessons Turbines 6 – Aeroderivative Turbine Oils Rafe Britton The aeroderivative turbine oils have a very different technology stack and chemistry to standard industrial turbine oils. This is largely a hangover of their aviation… Start Course 9 Lessons Turbines 6A – Aeroderivative Oil Monitoring Rafe Britton Aeroderivative turbine operating conditions necessitate the use of full synthetic ester lubricants. Many businesses and engineers may have a background in standard industrial turbine maintenance… Start Course 44 Lessons VIM & VPR Rafe Britton
