Oil monitoring in practice – detecting aging, preventing failures
In this video training, you will learn when oil is truly considered “used up” and what factors influence its service life. You will learn how oxidation, additive degradation, thermal decomposition, and contaminants alter the performance of lubricating oils—and how to recognize these processes at an early stage. Using practical examples from turbine, hydraulic, gearbox, and compressor applications, you will learn which oil monitoring methods work reliably and where their limitations lie.
With in-depth knowledge of oil aging, you can avoid unplanned downtime and increase the efficiency of your equipment.
- Understanding the chemical and physical aging processes of lubricating oils
- Recognizing typical damage patterns such as varnish, deposits, and oil sludge
- Selection and interpretation of suitable oil monitoring methods
- Classification of measurement results in the machine context
- Derivation of measures for optimizing maintenance strategies
- Maintenance managers and technicians
- Operations engineers and technical managers
- Laboratory and oil analysis staff
- Specialists in mechanical engineering and fluid technology
- Service technicians and plant operators
