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.

Duration:

28 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 fundamentals concepts of effective of oil sampling
Learn the basics of lubricant analysis and result interpretation
Explain the importance of lubricant analysis in machine reliability
Prepare for ICML Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst: MLA I (ISO 18436-4, I) certification exam

Required Prerequisites:

None

Recommended Prerequisites:

None

Additional Requirements:

Twelve months of relevant experience

Program:

Day 1

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

Day 2

Lubricant selection
Viscosity, base oil type & additive system selection
Machine specific lubricant requirements
Application & environment adjustment
Lubricant application
Lubricant application methods
Manual vs Automatic Lubrication
Single point lubricators
Centralized lubrication systems
Lube storage and management

Day 3

Lube Condition Control
Oil Sampling
Lubricant health monitoring
Lubricant failure mechanisms
Fluid properties test methods and measurements
Wear Debris Monitoring and Analysis

Day 4

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

Note

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

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