Explore the finer aspects of contamination control and comprehensive oil analysis

Oil Analysis II (OA II) approaches lubrication excellence through the critical information to be gleaned from oil analysis. An OA II student begins the course understanding the basic analysis procedures from ML I, and learns how to combine and apply these for more advanced strategies in conducting impactful predictive maintenance. 

Rather than rely solely on an oil analysis lab report, OA II students will be a proactive line of defense against failures, factoring lab findings into their own onsite analyses for more precise, timely maintenance. They will graduate from taking samples to analyzing differentiating types of wear particles to determine the source and urgency of a problem. They’ll select ideal test slates for different lubricants, set alarms and limits on machines or meters and conduct field tests for fluid properties and contamination. 

The OA II student will also be adept in analyzing lubrication systems for optimal efficiency and savings, ensuring that machine/fluid health, lubrication procedures and objectives reflect the ideal for the plant, its personnel and the bottom line. 

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