MLA II Certification Preparation is designed for personnel who already have a working knowledge of lubrication and oil analysis and want to develop a deeper understanding of machine lubricant analysis. The course expands beyond basic oil analysis and focuses on more advanced interpretation, troubleshooting, contamination control, lubricant degradation, sampling strategy, wear debris monitoring, and program improvement. It is suitable for those preparing for the ICML MLA II exam or those responsible for managing and improving oil analysis programs. Content provider: Lubrication Experts.
Lubrication and tribology fundamentals Maintenance strategies and the role of oil analysis Advanced oil sampling practices Sampling frequency and test slate selection
Lubricant health monitoring Oxidation, thermal degradation, additive depletion, and varnish formation Particle contamination and cleanliness control Water contamination, air contamination, glycol, soot, and fuel dilution Wear mechanisms and machine-specific wear modes
Elemental spectroscopy interpretation Ferrous density, PQ Index, and ferrography Particle counting and abnormal particle trends
Root cause analysis using oil analysis data Alarm setting and data trending Oil analysis program optimisation
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