Expand your oil analysis skills
Oil Analysis II (OA II) approaches lubrication excellence through the critical information to be gleaned from oil analysis. By starting this course, you will understand the basic analysis procedures from ML I, and learn how to combine and apply these for more advanced strategies in conducting impactful predictive maintenance.
In OA II, you will gain everything needed to properly sample, monitor health and detect additive, thermal and particle factors that degrade lubricants via on-site tests and lab analysis. Taking knowledge from an oil analysis lab report, you will develop a proactive line of defense against failures, factoring lab findings into your own onsite analyses for more precise, timely maintenance.
By reviewing case studies, reading and interpreting oil analysis reports and participating in group problem-solving exercises, you will delve into the best practices of oil sampling, learn the fundamentals for conducting effective fluid analysis and become 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.
The Oil Analysis II course is especially beneficial for maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals involved in oil sampling or analysis activities.
Planners, supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders can also gain valuable insights into identifying lubrication program gaps, uncovering cost-saving opportunities, and making informed, data-driven decisions.
Recommended Job Titles or Roles:
Lubrication Technician (Lube Tech)
Inspector
PdM Technician, Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer
Reliability Manager, Maintenance Manager
Key Learning Outcomes
Master the evaluation of wear patterns and root cause analysis
Select appropriate oil analysis methods for specific applications
Interpret oil analysis data to make accurate, informed maintenance decisions
Be well-prepared for the ICML – MLA II international certification exam
Top Benefits
Learn industry best practices for daily oil analysis tasks
Gain deeper, actionable insights to improve reliability
Strengthen data-driven decision-making in maintenance operations
Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in your lubrication program
Oil Analysis II (OA II) provides maintenance professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to properly sample and monitor oil health via in-site tests and lab analysis.
| MORNING | AFTERNOON | |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Introduction and Set Up Maintenance Philosophies Optimizing Oil Analysis Lubrication Fundamentals Oil Analysis Fundamentals | Fluid Properties Analysis |
| DAY 2 | Fluid Properties Analysis Contamination Control and Proactive Maintenance | Contamination Control and Proactive Maintenance |
| DAY 3 | Fault and Wear Particle Analysis Alarms, Limts and Test Slate Selection Anatomy of Oil Analysis Reports | Field Tests and Inspections Case Studies Workshop |
