Houston Section STLE 2014 Lube School



Houston Section STLE 2014 Lube School

Abstracts:

Track A:

Basic Lubrication – Marianne Duncanson & Ray Thibault

This course will provide an overview of lubricants and their use. Major topics are lubrication fundamentals (wear, functions of a lubricant, lubricant composition, lubricant properties, types of lubricants), lubricant applications (bearings, gears, hydraulics, compressors, turbines), contamination control (water, particulates, air, other lubricants, built-in, added, breathers) and reliability topics (proper oil sampling, condition monitoring, lubricant tests and their meaning, ferrography). Because of the nature of the class and the reference notes provided, this class is an all-day (morning + afternoon) class.

Track B:

B.1 Oil Analysis – Michael Holloway

This seminar provides fundamental information on wear metal analysis, contamination analysis, oil condition, oil formulations, sampling techniques, and how to interpret oil analysis reports to reduce oil drain intervals safely and diagnose lubricated systems. Information provided will include primary information as well as current developments in the world of oil analysis. Students new to the field of tribology as well as experienced professionals will gain insight during this interactive seminar.

B.2 Analytical Ferrography – Raymond Dalley

Ferrography is a technique that provides microscopic examination and analysis of wear particles separated from all type of fluids. Developed in the mid 1970’s by Vernon Westcott as a predictive maintenance technique, it was initially used to magnetically precipitate ferrous wear particles from lubricating oils, greases. But later on the inventor explored the use in biological fluids in both animals and humans for cancer research. We will discuss improvements in the magnet design, digitally imagery and ASTM Standard for wear particle description. In addition, we will discuss a couple of case histories using the Ferrography technology to pinpoint the machine condition. And in today’s market reliability is king.

Track C:

C.1

Period 1 - Hydraulics-Overview and Troubleshooting – Tom Cook

This course will cover basic hydraulics, including operating theory, applications, actuators, pumps, servo-valves, cavitation, lubricants and fluid maintenance (filtration, analysis, oxidation and varnish). Reading basic hydraulic diagram symbols will be covered, as will typical issues and solutions.

Period 2 - Measurement and Control of Contamination, Solid Particles, and Water in Lubricants” – Tom Cook

The first part of this course will cover filtration and filtration rating measurements (nominal, absolute, beta), filtration efficiency, Iso 4406 cleanliness codes, typical filtration applications. The second part of this course will cover common sources of lubricant contamination, their effects, and strategies to prevent or remove the contaminants. It will also discuss filter selection (type/materials/engineering) and equipment life extension.

C.2 Power Generation Lubrication – Greg Livingstone

This course will provide an overview of the primary lubricants used in power generating facilities. A particular focus will be on how turbine oils fail and what corrective actions are possible. Time will also be dedicated to understanding fire resistant fluids used in EHC systems as well as gear oils used in wind turbines.

Keynote Speaker (luncheon):

Trends in Heavy Duty Diesel Lubricants Leading to the Next Category – PC-11 Keith Corkwell

Changes in engine hardware and end-user requirements are impacting the current market for CJ-4 heavy duty diesel lubricants and the viscosity grades being consumed. Further changes in engine hardware and pending Green House Gas regulations have shaped the need for a new category of heavy duty diesel lubricants, currently called Proposed Category 11 or PC-11. The anticipated first license date for these new lubricants will be April of 2016, but much work has already begun. During the presentation, we will discuss the market trends, regulations and engine design changes that are driving the new category and the future products that will be in the market delivering benefits to the end-users. We will look at the status of the new lubricant category and the tests that are being developed to ensure the improved performance of these new lubricants, as well as discuss the work that still needs to be completed.

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