Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand Lube Oil Fundamentals: Gain insights into the properties, functions, and applications of lube oil in various oil and gas machinery.
• Identify Degradation and Contamination: Learn the causes and effects of oil degradation and contamination, and how to mitigate them.
• Master Testing Techniques: Understand how to properly sample and analyze lube oil using advanced lab and field techniques.
• Interpret Analysis Results: Develop skills to diagnose issues based on test results and implement corrective actions.
• Develop Maintenance Strategies: Create effective condition-based and predictive maintenance programs leveraging oil analysis data.
• Stay Updated on Industry Trends: Explore emerging technologies and standards in lube oil testing and management.

Content

Day 1: Fundamentals of Lube Oil and Its Role in the Oil & Gas Industry

• Session 1: Introduction to Lube Oil
  • Overview of lubrication principles.
  • Types of lube oils (synthetic, mineral, semi-synthetic, etc.).
  • Importance of lubrication in the oil and gas industry (equipment reliability and efficiency).
• Session 2: Properties of Lube Oil
  • Key physical and chemical properties (viscosity, flash point, pour point, TAN/TBN, etc.).
  • Additive chemistry and their roles (antioxidants, anti-wear agents, etc.).
• Session 3: Common Equipment Using Lube Oil
  • Compressors, turbines, engines, pumps, and gearboxes.
  • Critical role of lube oil in equipment longevity.
• Activity: Group discussion on lubrication challenges in various oil and gas operations.

Day 2: Lube Oil Degradation and Contamination

• Session 1: Lube Oil Degradation Mechanisms
  • Oxidation, thermal breakdown, and additive depletion.
  • Impact of operational conditions on degradation.
• Session 2: Contaminants in Lube Oil
  • Water, particulates, fuel, and coolant contamination.
  • Sources and implications of contamination.
• Session 3: Recognizing Signs of Lube Oil Problems
  • Key indicators of oil failure (sludge, varnish, foaming, etc.).
  • Impacts on equipment performance and reliability.
• Activity: Case study analysis of oil failure scenarios.

Day 3: Lube Oil Sampling and Testing Techniques

• Session 1: Best Practices for Oil Sampling
  • Proper sampling locations and methods.
  • Avoiding cross-contamination and sample degradation.
• Session 2: Lube Oil Analysis Techniques
  • Lab-based vs. field-based testing methods.
  • Key tests: viscosity, spectrometric analysis, particle count, water content.
• Session 3: Interpretation of Test Results
  • Understanding limits, trends, and alarms.
  • Connecting test results to equipment health.
• Activity: in oil sampling techniques.

Day 4: Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Condition-Based Maintenance

• Session 1: Condition Monitoring via Lube Oil Analysis
  • Role of oil analysis in predictive and preventive maintenance.
  • Integration of oil analysis with vibration and thermographic data.
• Session 2: Diagnostics Using Oil Analysis
  • Identifying wear patterns and root causes.
  • Advanced techniques: ferrography and elemental analysis.
• Session 3: Building Effective Maintenance Strategies
  • How to design a lube oil testing program.
  • Frequency of tests, setting limits, and aligning with OEM recommendations.
• Activity: Interactive workshop on creating maintenance schedules.

Day 5: Industry Practices, Case Studies, and Future Trends

• Session 1: Industry Standards and Guidelines
  • Overview of ISO, ASTM, and API standards for lube oil.
  • Compliance and best practices in the oil and gas sector.
• Session 2: Real-World Applications
  • Case studies of successful lube oil analysis programs.
  • Common pitfalls and lessons learned.
• Session 3: Emerging Trends and Technologies
  • AI and IoT in lube oil condition monitoring.
  • Advanced sensors and automated oil analysis.
• Activity: develop and present a lube oil testing strategy for a sample operation.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

………………………………………………………….

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions