Oil Analysis and Tribology

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the fundamentals of tribology and lubrication science to understand friction, wear, and lubrication regimes.
• 2 Understand lubricant properties and additive chemistry for selecting and maintaining optimal lubricants.
• 3 Apply oil sampling and condition monitoring techniques to build effective in-service analysis programs.
• 4 Analyze wear particles through ferrography and identify root causes of component degradation.
• 5 Utilize spectroscopy and contaminant analysis to detect fuel dilution, water ingress, and particle contamination.
• 6 Evaluate viscosity, oxidation, and thermal degradation to assess lubricant remaining useful life.
• 7 Diagnose tribological failure modes such as scuffing, fatigue, and abrasive wear using systematic root cause analysis.
• 8 Implement predictive maintenance strategies by interpreting oil analysis trends and setting alarm limits.
• 9 Design advanced lubrication systems and select appropriate lubricants for specific applications.
• 10 Comply with regulatory standards (ISO, ASTM, OSHA) and generate professional oil analysis reports.