Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA II)

Overview

Course Description

This ICML course covers lubricant fundamentals, including base oils, additives, and synthetic lubricants, along with their roles in machine reliability. Participants learn best practices in oil sampling techniques, procedures, and contamination control for different equipment. The program explores lubricant degradation mechanisms, key oil analysis tests, and result interpretation for effective condition monitoring. It also develops skills in wear analysis, contamination detection, and prepares participants for ICML MLA II certification.

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Who should attend

Maintenance engineers
Reliability engineers
Condition monitoring professionals
Lubricant analysts and lubrication engineers

Objectives

Develop expertise in the field of lubricant-analysis-based machinery condition monitoring
Learn about lubricant health monitoring.
Develop knowledge and skills on lubricant contamination measurement and control.
Be able to conduct oil analysis tests and gain knowledge in result interpretation.
Prepare for ICML Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst: MLA II (ISO 18436-4, II) certification exam. The exam and the associated certification are provided by ICML. Baker Hughes can provide a proctored environment for either the paper-based or online exam

*ICML Partner

Duration: 4 days (28 hours) +1 day for the ICML exam

· 24 months of experience

· MLA I certification or grandfathering

· 24 months of experience

· MLA I certification or grandfathering

Summary

4 days / 28 hrs

Classroom

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Doha Qatar

Mumbai, India

Partner

International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)

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Program Outline

Day 1:

Role and functions of lubricants
Base oils: functions & key properties
Additives: surface‑active vs bulk‑oil active
Synthetic lubricants: types & application conditions
Oil analysis within RCM & CBM

Day 2:

Objectives of effective oil sampling
Equipment‑specific sampling (gearboxes, engines, hydraulics, circulating systems)
Sampling methods: non‑pressurized & pressurized systems
Managing sampling interference (cleanliness, flushing, operating conditions)
Sampling frequency, procedures & sample handling

Day 3:

Lubricant failure mechanisms: oxidation, thermal degradation, additive depletion
Effects and causes of lubricant degradation
Key lubricant tests: viscosity, VI, AN/BN, FTIR, RPVOT, spectroscopy, RULER, MPC, Air release and Foam stability
Interpreting lubricant condition trends

Day 4: