Gain expert knowledge from world-class trainers — completely free! Join our exclusive workshops on Tuesday, March 18th at Lubricant Expo and enhance your lubrication expertise while attending the show.
Plus, you will have the option to take the ICML Food Processing Lubrication (FPL) certification badge exam (fee required) right after the afternoon prep session, so you can certify your knowledge with the worldwide authority on lubrication. ICML’s varnish badge exams (VIM and VPR) will also be available.
This is an incredible opportunity to receive top-tier training at no cost. Simply register below for the morning or afternoon session!
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📅 Tuesday, March 18th 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM
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Turbomachinery Lubrication Challenges
Modern turbines and compressors are impressive feats of engineering. To keep these high-value assets in good health, we need a tailored lubrication strategy that take account of the many challenges including selection, contamination control & varnish control. In this introductory session we’ll look at the unique stresses that turbomachinery places on lubricants, and strategies for mitigation. |
Trainer: Rafe Britton, Technical Specialist, Lubrication Expert
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| 10:15 – 10:45 AM
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Advanced Condition Monitoring Tools for Turbine Oils
Advanced oil condition monitoring for power generation turbines is essential for ensuring reliability, efficiency, and longevity in high-performance operations. This presentation explores critical applications, lubrication needs, common lubricants, and progressive monitoring techniques, including routine tests, second-tier analyses, and advanced diagnostics enhanced by AI-driven insights and the integration of on-line real-time sensors minimizing downtime and optimizing turbine performance. |
Trainer: Michael Holloway, President, 5th Order Industry
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| 11:00 – 11:30 AM
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An Overview of Oil Degradation Mechanisms
How do we know that oil is degrading? In this session, we will explore this topic, ensure that we get the fundamentals of lubrication right, identify the presence of degradation and implement methods for dealing with degradation. Attendees will leave this session with an appreciation of the importance of lubrication and keeping the oil clean to prevent unexpected downtime. |
Trainer: Sanya Mathura, Managing Director, Strategic Reliability Solutions
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| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
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Latest Strategies and Technologies for Maximizing Oil Performance
Unlock the future of lubricant performance. Join us for an exciting session where we explore the latest advancements in lubricant maintenance. Discover innovative strategies designed to extend the life and enhance the performance of lubricants in rotating equipment. We will answer a few burning questions, such as: How do you differentiate between marketing hype and field performance to select the best oil? Can turbine oil last for the life of the equipment? What are the latest technologies to consider? |
Trainer: Greg Livingstone, Chief Innovation Officer, Fluitec
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📅 Tuesday, March 18th 🕤 Time: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
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Food Processing Lubrication (FPL) Badge Prep for ICML Certification
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Trainer: Rich Wurzbach, President, MRG Labs
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ICML Certification Badge Exams (Optional)📅 Tuesday, March 18th 🕤 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
 Food Processing Lubrication (FPL)
The Food Processing Lubrication (FPL) Badge Preparation workshop above provides all the information you need to take the FPL exam. 25 questions, 45 mins (70% required to pass) Fee applicable: Register for exam separately with ICML |
 Varnish & Deposit Identification and Measurement (VIM)
Please note, the training workshops above are not intended to provide all the necessary knowledge to complete the VIM exam. We recommend additional pre-work to sufficiently prepare for this exam. 25 questions, 45 mins (70% required to pass) Fee applicable: Register for exam separately with ICML |
 Varnish & Deposit Prevention and Removal (VPR)
Please note, the training workshops above are not intended to provide all the necessary knowledge to complete the VPR exam. We recommend additional pre-work to sufficiently prepare for this exam. 25 questions, 45 mins (70% required to pass) Fee applicable: Register for exam separately with ICML |
