Fundamentals Series: Lubricants Chemistry Program
Facilitated 6 week online lubricant chemistry program.
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
- Base oil refinement
- Base oil categories
- Performance & physical characteristics
- Physical characteristics & performance
- Types
- Applications
- How additives enhance lubricant performance
- Antioxidant additives
- Detergent & dispersant additives
- Anti-wear additives
- Rust & corrosion inhibitors
- Viscosity's effect on engine oil & lubricant performance
- Viscosity modifiers & pour point depressant additives
- Viscosity grades
