Lubrication oil & grease course provide participants with a foundation in lubrication best practices and product knowledge. Learn proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering and applying lubricants to boost reliability and decrease maintenance costs in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manuals and standard field practices.

 

Objectives:

 

Lubricating oil & grease courses is designed to teach participants how to:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of friction, lubrication theory, types and the characteristics of lubricants and their important additives in order to choose an appropriate lubricant for a particular application and to maintain the lubricant’s effectiveness.
• Understand the different lubrication systems, oil and grease application methods and maintenance of lubrication systems
• Understand equipment lubrication guide for various equipment.

 

Scope:

This course covers:

• Lubrication Fundamentals: -

• Introduction
• Friction and wear
• Lubrication theory
• Oil refining
• Lubricating oils
• Greases
• Lubricant additives
• Solid lubricants

• Lubrication System: -

• Introduction
• Oil lubrication
• Grease lubrication
• Oil flushing
• Sump/Reservoir Cleaning
• Refilling
• Oil sampling
• Storage and handling (Including safety practices)

• Equipment Lubrication Guide: -

• General practices
• Bearings
• Gears
• Combustion (Gas) turbines
• Steam turbines
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric motors
• Other electrical equipment
• Machine tools
• Hydraulics
• Flexible couplings
• Valves
• Internal combustion engines
• Miscellaneous equipment

 

Target Audience:

All maintenance crew and maintenance supervisors.

 

Test:

A multiple-choice test is administered at the conclusion of the program. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

 

Course Materials:

All participants are issued a Training Manual (Student Guide).

 

Course Completion Certificate:

Program participants who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate of completion.