This is a bundled self-paced course on Oil Analysis Level III.

Oil Analysis III (OA III) is designed to give managers and reliability professionals the right knowledge to develop and implement a strong oil analysis program. Students will explore the most advanced levels of diagnostics and predictive maintenance and learn the metrics for program implementation and evaluation.


What you’ll Learn:

• How often should I use oil analysis?
• Where is the best place to get an oil sample?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of screening oil samples before sending them to my lab?
• How clean should I keep my oil and what type of filter should I use?
• What are all these numbers I see on my oil analysis report?
• How do I know which oil analysis lab is right for me?
• How do I set caution and critical alarms for wear metals and additives?
• What steps can I take to ensure that I get a good sample each time?
• How do I determine the remaining useful life of my oil?
• How do I know if I should occasionally “sweeten” my oil with additives?
• What is the best temperature for trending viscosity?
• What are the secrets to catching bearing faults with wear debris analysis?
• Are there any good field tests for oil that don’t involve expensive instruments?
• What are the five most important things I should look for on my oil analysis report?
• What are the best cost-reducing strategies using oil analysis?

Course Outline:

• Base oil fundamentals
• Understanding and analyzing machine wear
• Integrating oil analysis with vibration analysis
• Fluid properties analysis
• Additive depletion
• Contamination analysis
• Grease analysis
• Onsite oil analysis options
• Designing an oil analysis program
• Cost-benefit analysis

Some of the skills that you would have acquired by the end of this course includes

• Develop rapid-fire troubleshooting skills!
• Squeeze maximum life from lubricants!
• Champion a company-wide “clean oil” campaign!
• Take aim on reactive maintenance!