Commercial Laboratories: What to Look for When Selecting an Oil Analysis Laboratory
12/16/2009
Cary Forgeron
Speaker
With so many commercial labs available, how do you choose one that works for you? This presentation covers an insiders behind the scenes look at what you need to know for when selecting a laboratory for your testing needs.
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The Role of Additives in industrial Lubricants
10/5/2009
Robert Baker
Speaker
Lubricating oils are formulated with base fluids and additives, both of which contribute significantly to the properties and performance. This presentation includes some fundamentals of lubrication, the functions of the various ingredients commonly used in industrial lubricants, the properties and performance of different base fluids and the primary additive chemistries employed to enhance performance. Typical test results demonstrate the benefits of effective formulating.
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Rust & Corrosion Inhibition of industrial Lubricants
10/5/2009
Robert Baker
Speaker
Tribology & Lubricants Fundamentals
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Lubrication Fundamentals
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
A general overview of the functions, types, properties and limitations of a lubricant.
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Failure Modes
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
This lecture takes an in-depth look at how and why equipment fails and the mechanisms that lead to these failures.
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Oil Cleanliness and Contamination Control
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
This section takes an in-depth look at understanding the criticality of oil cleanliness in the operating equipment.
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Setting Up a Successful Condition Monitoring Program
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
A success of any program or initiative begins with the first few critical steps that are well thought out and organized.
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Oil Sampling Techniques and Practices
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
How to avoid the “garbage in/garbage out” pitfalls of oil sampling. This area reviews the various methods and procedures for taking representative samples.
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Data Interpretation
9/2/2009
Evan Zabawski
Speaker
This section brings clarity and understanding to evaluating and interpreting the oil analysis data into meaningful information directly related to the condition of the operating equipment.
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Metalworking Fluid Microbiology Basics
8/28/2009
Frederick J. Passman, PhD, CMFS, STLE Fellow
Speaker
This 45 minute presentation covers the basic information that fluid managers need to understand about what microbes are, why MWF are typically great environments for them and how to recognize significant microbiological contamination.
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Health Effects of Metalworking Fluid Microbes
8/28/2009
Frederick J. Passman, PhD, CMFS, STLE Fellow
Speaker
The primary health effect of microbes that grow in MWF is respiratory disease. This 45 minute presentation reviews the primary mechanisms by which MWF microbes cause disease. This presentation is based on Dr. Passman's 2007 paper: MWF Microbes What We Need to Know; published in Tribology Transactions and reprinted in TLT.
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Chemistry of ZDDP tribofilm studied by synchrotron techniques
8/28/2009
Jigang Zhou
Speaker
New insights into the chemical characteristics of antiwear films will be correlated with the wear performance as measured using the wear scar width on the pin and coefficient of friction.
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A Mechanism for Reducing Wear Particles and Extending Gear Life in a Coal Pulverizer Gearbox
8/28/2009
Kenneth W. Nicholas
Speaker
The latest in off-line filtration technology was installed and successfully tested on a coal pulverizer gearbox lube oil system at a coal-fired power plant in S.W. Wyoming...
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Base Oils for Lubricants
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
Overview of the major types, properties, and major application areas of base oils used in lubricants. Goal working knowledge of base oils, most useful for the formulator.
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Basics of Additives
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
An overview of the major types of additives and the major application areas for these additives.
Presenter—RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
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Basic Grease
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(2hr.)—includes an optional video—Overview of grease types, manufacture, testing, and industry applications of Grease Products. Goal to provide a working knowledge for anyone who uses or sells greases.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributors—Bestolife Corp., NLGI
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Bonded Solid Film Lubricants
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(1hr.)—Overview of a specialty type of lubricant most easily characterized as “slippery paint.” Course what they are, how they are tested, and where they are typically used. Goal is to familiarize the student with a specialty form of lubrication typically used in extreme environments.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributors—E/M Corporation
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Fundamentals of Lubrication and Tribology
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
Friction, Wear lubrication and Rheology (2+hrs.)—Includes an optional video—Similar to the LubeLearn courses above, but in greater detail.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributors—Herguth Laboratories, Wedeven Associates
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Lubricant Additives
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(1 hr.)—Overview of the major types of additives used in lubricants. Includes chemical structures, mechanistic function and re used. Goal is a working knowledge, most useful for the formulator.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributor—Pennzoil-Quaker State
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Oil Monitoring Analysis
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(1hr.)—Overview of Oil Monitoring Analysis that describes the business reasons for an OMA program, tests, and steps for implementing a program. The goal is to demonstrate the business advantages of implementing a program for oil analysis and fluid testing.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributors—General Motors Corp.
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Proactive Maintenance, Waste handling and Recycling
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(1 1/2 hrs.)—This course identifies the business drivers and environmental benefits of lubricant management and recycling. Additionally, it identifies the recommended practices in the Oil Management and Recycling Program. The course goal is to demonstrate that proactive maintenance, waste minimization, and recycling strategies make good business sense.
Presenter—RM Gresham, STLE
Technical Contributors—General Motors Corp.
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Synthetic Fluids (Overview & Applications)
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
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Waste Management & Recycling
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
(1 hr.) – This course provides an overview of the major aspects of a waste management program. Additionally, the course covers the major techniques for recycling and case histories demonstrating how it all works.
Presenter-RM Gresham
Technical contributor—GM Corp.
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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The Value of Industrial Exhibits—Tradeshows
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
This presentation covers the advantages and best practices of industrial exhibits at tradeshows.
Presenter –RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Resources for STLE members
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
his presentation covers various ways members can use STLE to facilitate their jobs.
Presenter –RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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Energy Savings—thinking outside of the box.
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
This presentation covers the way people should look at saving energy in their operations as illustrated with three case histories.
Presenter –RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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STLE’s Certification Program
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
STLE’s Certification Program This presentation covers each of STLE’s certification programs, the requirements, preparation and administration.
Presenter –RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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STLE’s Education Program
7/15/2009
Dr. Robert M. Gresham
Speaker
This presentation covers STLE’s opportunities for Education for the current year.
Presenter –RM Gresham
Technical contributor—RM Gresham
To schedule a presentation contact Dr. Gresham at rgresham@stle.org
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