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CHM 002 – Effective Lubrication Techniques

CHM 002 – Effective Lubrication Techniques

Teachers
IR. Nadrajah Jayaseelan
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Chemical / In-House Programs / Technical & Engineering /
CHM 002 - Effective Lubrication Techniques

Duration: 2 Days
Lectures: InHouse
Certificate of Completion

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to provide basic lubrication skills to those who need to perform first-line lubrication maintenance tasks – including safe isolation, replacement and testing of a range of devices.) – in a safe and effective manner. Importantly, the format of the course is specifically designed so that, when combined with suitable on-site consolidation of training, it will assist in meeting the requirements for employee competence. If you are not using the correct lubricant at the right time in the right quantity and in the right place, you could be doing your equipment more harm than good. Modern lubrication programs have changed considerably from “old school” methods that have been passed down through generations. This course contains a strategic collection of the very best practices for applying and managing lubrication activities that you can take back and begin using right away.

Objective

  • practice safe working methods and systems
  • understand the relevant requirements
  • demonstrate an understanding of relevant principles and units
  • identify a wide range of equipment and understand their principles of operation
  • diagnose basic faults and recognise their associated symptoms
  • work with a range of lubricants
  • recognise and understand the operational and maintenance requirements of equipment
  • use test equipment effectively
  • identify faults
  • use diagrams as an aid to maintenance
  • Understand the operating principles associated with the said equipment.
  • Understand typically used control systems.
  • Understand the interpretation of test results

Who should attend?

No prior knowledge is assumed. The structure and content of the course is aimed at those who currently fulfil a maintenance role, for example mechanical fitters. Many companies use this course to help introduce flexibility to their workforce, as part of a multi skilling programme.

This course is recommended for skilled trades, supervisors and anyone involved in maintenance and operations.

CURRICULUM

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Day One

  • Financial benefits from achieving lubrication excellence
  • Four equipment maintenance strategies and when each applies
  • Important implementation steps to lubrication excellence

  • Six important functions of lubricating oils
  • How oil and greases are formulated and why it is important
  • How friction is generated in lubricated machinery
  • The importance of oil film thickness and critical clearances

  • How lubricant properties irreparably change
  • Seven important physical properties of a base oil
  • The importance of API’s five base oil categories
  • What causes grease to dry out and18 ways to prevent it
  • How to detect the root causes of lubricant oxidation
  • When to select one of the six most commonly used synthetic base oils
  • How to use temperature to determine the right base oil for your machine
  • How to select grease thickeners for your application

  • Key additives that enhance lubricant performance
  • Viscosity grades, measurement and reporting
  • Why Viscosity Index is important
  • What causes oil viscosity to change and how to set monitoring limits
  • Lubricant performance tests and reporting – what you need to know
  • How water contamination generates other contaminants
  • How to control and eliminate aeration problems

  • Overview of oil lubrication methods and devices
  • How to use oil mist and other automatic lubrication methods
  • Using pressure spray methods for gearboxes
  • Best practices for the maintenance of grease guns and fittings
  • How to protect against problems caused by constant-level oilers
  • Overview of single-point direct lubrication systems

Day Two

  • How to protect against incompatible grease mixtures
  • Advantages and disadvantages of centralized lubrication systems
  • Best practices for greasing motor bearings
  • How to control pressure when greasing bearings
  • The unique problems caused by over-greasing – specific steps to eliminate
  • Comparing single- and multi-point lubrication options
  • How to calculate greasing intervals and quantity
  • Best practices for ultrasonic/sonic-based greasing

  • The 8 most common journal bearing lubrication problems
  • How to select the correct lubricant for journal bearings based on viscosity and speed

  • The nine critical factors affecting rolling-element bearings lubricant selection
  • How to convert operating viscosity to ISO viscosity grades

  • 5 key requirements for gear oil
  • How to select the best viscosity for a gear lubricant
  • Best practice guidelines for storing spare gearboxes – lubrication matters
  • 10 conditions that may require synthetic gear lubricants
  • Lubrication best practices for enclosed gears – a 12-point checklist
  • Mastering the challenges of open gear lubrication

About Instructors

IR. Nadrajah Jayaseelan
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