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Fundamentals Series: Lubricants Chemistry Program

Facilitated 6 week online lubricant chemistry program.

Language Session

Prerequisite - None

Prefer to have an instructor but still want the freedom of online "work-at-your-own-pace"? Choose this program. An expert mentors you through the basics of lubricant chemistry, providing online class exercises, coaching facilitated discussion forums, Q&A and phone support.


Curriculum & Topics

Basics of Base Oils

  • Base oil refinement
  • Base oil categories
  • Performance & physical characteristics

Basics of Grease

  • Physical characteristics & performance
  • Types
  • Applications

Basics of Lubricant Additives

  • How additives enhance lubricant performance
  • Antioxidant additives
  • Detergent & dispersant additives
  • Anti-wear additives
  • Rust & corrosion inhibitors

Basics of Viscosity

  • Viscosity's effect on engine oil & lubricant performance
  • Viscosity modifiers & pour point depressant additives
  • Viscosity grades