Lubricant and Trend Analysis (A8303)

Introduce yourself to the principles of lubricant and trend analysis.

Prerequisites

This lesson is designed for participants familiar with the basic principles and practices of predictive maintenance.

Description

This lesson introduces the principles of lubricant and trend analysis. The lesson shows how to take oil samples and read an oil analysis report as well as how to identify and interpret trends.

Objectives

Take an oil sample at a sampling valve and reservoir. Determine where to take a sample to check the condition of a particular component. Use operating data to establish trends in machine condition. Identify increasing, decreasing and flat trends. Compare trends using different data from the same machine.