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I.
Maintenance Strategy (5%)
A.
Why machines fail
B.
The impact of poor maintenance on company profits
C.
The role of effective lubrication in failure avoidance
II.
Lubrication Theory (10%)
A.
Fundamentals of tribology
B.
Functions of a lubricant
C.
Hydrodynamic lubrication (sliding friction)
D.
Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (rolling friction)
E.
Mixed-film lubrication
III.
Lubricants (15%)
A.
Base-oils
B.
Additives and their functions
C.
Oil lubricant physical, chemical and performance
properties and classifications.
D.
Grease lubrication
1.
How grease is made
2.
Thickener types
3.
Thickener compatibility
4.
Grease lubricant physical, chemical and performance
properties and classifications.
IV.
Lubricant Selection (15%)
A.
Viscosity selection
B.
Base-oil type selection
C.
Additive system selection
D.
Machine specific lubricant requirements
1.
Hydraulic systems
2.
Rolling element bearings
3.
Journal bearings
4.
Reciprocating engines
5.
Gearing and gearboxes
E.
Application and environment related adjustments.
V.
Lubricant Application (25%)
A.
Basic calculations for determining required lubricant volume.
B.
Basic calculations to determine re-lube and change frequencies.
C.
When to select oil; when to select grease.
D.
Effective use of manual delivery techniques.
E.
Automatic delivery systems.
1.
Automated deliver options.
a.
Automated grease systems
b.
Oil mist systems
c.
Drip and wick lubricators
2.
Deciding when to employ automated lubricators.
3.
Maintenance of automated lubrication systems.
VI.
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10%)
A.
Lube routes and scheduling
B.
Oil analysis and technologies to assure lubrication effectiveness.
C.
Equipment tagging and identification.
VII.
Lube Condition Control (10%)
A.
Filtration and separation technologies.
B.
Filter rating.
C.
Filtration system design and filter selection.
VIII.
Lube Storage and Management (10%)
A.
Lubricant receiving procedures.
B.
Proper storage and inventory management.
C.
Lube storage containers
D.
Proper storage of grease-guns and other lube application devices.
E.
Maintenance of automatic grease systems.
F.
Health and safety assurance.
Domain
of Knowledge
| Bannister, K. (1996) Lubrication for Industry. Industrial Press, Inc., New York, NY, USA. |
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| Bloch, H. (2000) Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, USA. |
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| Fitch, E. (1992) Proactive Maintenance for Mechanical Systems. FES, Inc., Stillwater, OK, USA. |
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| Hodges, P. (1996) Hydraulic Fluids. Arnold Publish, London, England, UK and John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, USA. |
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| Landsdown, A. (1994) High Temperature Lubrication. Mechanical Engineering Publications, Ltd., London, England, UK. |
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| Landsdown, A. (1996) Lubrication and Lubricant Selection. Mechanical Engineering Publication, Ltd., London, England, UK. |
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| Leugner, L. (2000) The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication. Maintenance Technology International, Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
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| Lubricating Grease Guide, 4th Edition. (1996) The National Lubricating Grease Institute, Kansas City, MO, USA. |
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| Ludema, K. (1996) Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA. |
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| Pirro, D.M. and Wessol, A.A. (2001) Lubrication Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, USA. |
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| The Lubrication Engineer's Manual, 2nd Edition. (1996) Association of Iron and Steel Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. |
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| Troyer, D. and J. Fitch (1999) Oil Analysis Basics. Noria Publishing, Tulsa, OK, USA. |
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| These
references can be purchased from the following organizations: |
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| Amazon.Com |
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| ASTM |
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| Barnes
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| Noria
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