Turbines 6 – Aeroderivative Turbine Oils

Turbines 6 – Aeroderivative Turbine Oils delivers a deep technical foundation in the unique lubricant chemistry used in aeroderivative turbines—machines originally designed for aerospace applications but now widely deployed in industrial power generation and oil & gas.

This course traces the development of jet oils from early formulations to today’s advanced synthetic esters, including diesters and polyol esters. You’ll learn what makes jet oils different from traditional mineral-based turbine oils, including their superior thermal stability, cleanliness, and oxidation resistance. The course also explores the critical functional requirements of jet oils—such as deposit control, low volatility, and high load-carrying capacity—and the specific additives used to meet these needs.

Whether you’re involved in formulation, selection, or maintenance of turbine oils, this course equips you with the expertise to understand why jet oils are used, how they’re built, and how they support reliability in high-speed, high-temperature environments.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

Describe the historical development of jet oils and their transition to industrial use
Understand the unique performance demands placed on aeroderivative turbine oils
Identify the base oil types used in jet oil formulation (diesters, polyol esters)
Explain the role of specific additives used to enhance jet oil performance
Make informed decisions about product selection, compatibility, and re-lubrication

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6 Modules

1.5h

Course Syllabus

Introduction
History of Jet Oils
Jet Oil Functions
Diester Base Oils
Polyol Ester Base Oils
Jet Oil Additives

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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