ISO 18436-4 Category I – Machine Lubricant Analyst

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As a basic training on machinery lubrication and lubricant analysis, this course covers fundamental concepts including lubricating oil, grease, lubricant storage and handing, lubricant application, filtration, and lubricant analysis. Additionally, this training prepares learners for the ICML Machine Lubricant Analyst Level I (MLA I) certification exam.

Please note that the course duration is five days, plus an additional day for a remote session.

Duration:

32 hours

Schedule:

days

Delivery:

Audience:

Maintenance engineers and technicians
Reliability engineers
Lubricant analysts
Lubrication engineers

Objectives:

Learn the fundamental concepts of Machinery Lubrication.
Learn the fundamental concepts of effective Oil Sampling.
Learn the basics of Lubricant Analysis and result interpretation.
Understand the importance of Analysis in machine reliability.
Prepare for ICML Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst: MLA I (ISO 18436-4,1) certification exam.

The exam and the associated certification are provided by ICML. Baker Hughes can provide a proctored environment for the paper or online exam.

Required Prerequisites:

None

Recommended Prerequisites:

None

Additional Requirements:

Twelve months of relevant experience

Program:

Maintenance Strategy

Lubrication Fundamentals
Tribology & functions of a lubricant
Hydrodynamic, elasto-hydrodynamic and mixed-film lubrication
Base oils & additives
Lubricating oil and its physical, chemical and performance properties
Grease lubrication

Lubricant selection
Viscosity, base oil type & additive system selection
Machine specific lubricant requirements
Application & environment adjustments

Lubricant application
Lubricant application methods
Manual vs Automatic Lubrication
Single point lubricators
Centralized lubrication systems

Lube storage and management
Lube Condition Control
Oil Sampling
Lubricant health monitoring
Lubricant failure mechanisms
Fluid properties test methods and measurements

Wear Debris Monitoring and Analysis

ICML certification exam 100 multiple-choice questions over 3 hours. A score of 70% is required to pass

Would you like more information or want to register for the course? We can help to facilitate the best training experience for you and your team with onsite, classroom, remote learning, and other options available.

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