Lubricant Fundamentals & Base Oil Technology
$5500.00
Category: Technology | Level: Foundation | Duration: 5 Days
Course Code | LUB-101 |
Duration | 5 Days |
Level | Foundation |
Category | Technology |
Target Audience | Laboratory technicians, plant operators, junior engineers, and technical sales staff entering the lubricants industry. |
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to lubricant science, covering base oil chemistry, additive technology, and product classification systems. Participants gain the foundational knowledge required to select, apply, and troubleshoot lubricants in industrial and automotive applications.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the chemical composition and properties of base oils (Groups I–V)
• Identify the role and mechanism of key lubricant additives
• Apply international classification systems (API, NLGI, ISO VG) in practice
• Perform basic lubricant quality tests and interpret results
• Recognize common lubricant failure modes and their root causes
5-Day Course Agenda
Day | Title | Key Topics |
Day 1 | Introduction to Lubrication Science | Friction, wear & lubrication regimes; tribology fundamentals; modes of lubrication (hydrodynamic, boundary, EHL) |
Day 2 | Base Oil Chemistry & Manufacturing | Crude oil refining; API Group I–V base stocks; synthetic base oils (PAO, esters, silicones); base oil viscosity and pour point |
Day 3 | Additive Technology | Viscosity index improvers; antioxidants; anti-wear & EP additives; detergents, dispersants, and rust inhibitors; foam inhibitors |
Day 4 | Lubricant Classification & Specifications | API, SAE, ISO VG, NLGI, OEM specifications; engine oil grades; gear oil classifications; grease NLGI grades |
Day 5 | Quality Testing & Practical Application | Kinematic viscosity; flash point; total base number; oxidation stability; FTIR analysis; used oil analysis; case studies |
Training Methodology
Classroom instruction, interactive demonstrations, hands-on laboratory exercises, group case studies, and daily Q&A sessions.
Certification
Certificate of Completion – Lubricant Fundamentals & Base Oil Technology (SCI Training and Consultation Center FZE)
