In case you've missed them, we have now launched 5 eNewsletters that focus on a specific topic relevant to lubrication engineers and tribologists. Among those, we have Metalworking & Metalworking Fluids, Grease, Environmentally Friendly Fluids (EFF), and two brand-new ones out this month: Power Generation and Synthetics & Hydraulics.
You can read more about the program launch here - STLE's Executive Director provides his perspective in September's Headquarters Report column.
If you didn't receive any of the newsletters and you're interested in subscribing, you can do so by logging in to your account at www.stle.org, and updating your demographic information. There is a list of interest areas, and you can select one or many, depending on your interests. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one and then update your demographic information.
We're still looking for contributors to be able to launch our other 4: Lubrication Fundamentals, Engine & Drivetrain, Condition Monitoring, and Bearings, Gears & Seals. If you're interested in contributing, we're looking for short articles (about 1 page, or 400-800 words), on a specific topic that provides best practices, case studies, or other practical information that readers can immediately use. Submitted articles should be educational in nature, not commercial (i.e. not promoting your company or product) and they should not be technical papers. Technical papers have many other outlets including our two scholarly journals: Tribology Transactions and Tribology Letters). If you are interested, you can send an email to Kara Sniegowski at ksniegowski@stle.org or by calling our office at (847) 825-5536.
I look forward to your contributions! And feel free to submit topic ideas below, in the comments.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Turbine Oil Selection with Greg Livingstone, Fluitec International
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| Greg Livingstone |
Greg covers types of oils used in turbines and their properties, when it's time to select a new oil, potential changes you should implement in your condition monitoring program with new oils, and selection criteria - including Greg's advice to look beyond the spec sheet, and some tests you should run when selecting an oil (which includes a new test Greg helped develop which provides more reliable data on how the oil will perform in the field).
To listen to the interview, click here for the audio, or click here to read the transcript.
You might also be interested in our previous interview with Greg on Oil Analysis & Predictive Maintenance (click here for the recording), or his upcoming interview that will be released in the November issue of the Power Generation eNewsletter on Turbine Oil Degradation.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
September Webinars: MWF CM, Emulsifers, & RCL
This month we'll be featuring three events, all part of a series. We'll continue our reliability-centered lubrication series (three part series) and finish out the MWF microbiology series (three part series), as well as our emulsifier series (two part series). See below for more details on each and to preview upcoming topics.
Contamination Control of MWFs
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Frederick Passman, Biodeterioration Control Associates, Inc. (BCA)
Overview: This webinar will cover the four primary building blocks of cost-effective microbial contamination control: system design & engineering, industrial hygiene, condition monitoring (CM), and treatment. Participants in this webinar will gain a broad appreciation of the factors that contribute to effective microbial contamination control in MWF and MWF systems.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
[Click here] for more information
[Click here] to register now (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
For more information on the other two events in the series, click their links: Basic MWF Microbiology, and Monitoring MWF Microbial Contamination
Emulsifiers 201
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructors: Jennifer Ineman & Tom Oleksiak, The Lubrizol Corporation
Overview: The second part of this series will include analytical techniques that can be used to determine differences in performance characteristics of emulsifier chemistry. If you're interested, click here for more information on Emulsifiers 101.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
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[Click here] to register (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
Reliability-Centered Lubrication, Part II
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Mike Johnson, Advanced Machine Reliability Resources Inc.(AMRRI)
Overview: Following the development of a strong business case to re-order lubrication practices, the next step involves determining which machines will receive a detailed assessment and development of RCL practices. Creating a lubrication program starts with a clear understanding of the importance of each machine to daily productivity. A general criticality assessment will provide the site with a clear idea of which machines warrant RCL attention. This seminar will offer a look at a simple but effective plan to rank your machines from most to least important. We’ll also review the information collection process and the creation of detailed plans that are the best fit for the operating conditions.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
[Click here] for more information
[Click here] to register now (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
For more information on the other two events in the series, click their links: RCL, Part I and RCL, Part III
Upcoming topics:
[Click here] to view online events in our calendar
Contamination Control of MWFs
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Frederick Passman, Biodeterioration Control Associates, Inc. (BCA)
Overview: This webinar will cover the four primary building blocks of cost-effective microbial contamination control: system design & engineering, industrial hygiene, condition monitoring (CM), and treatment. Participants in this webinar will gain a broad appreciation of the factors that contribute to effective microbial contamination control in MWF and MWF systems.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
[Click here] for more information
[Click here] to register now (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
For more information on the other two events in the series, click their links: Basic MWF Microbiology, and Monitoring MWF Microbial Contamination
Emulsifiers 201
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructors: Jennifer Ineman & Tom Oleksiak, The Lubrizol Corporation
Overview: The second part of this series will include analytical techniques that can be used to determine differences in performance characteristics of emulsifier chemistry. If you're interested, click here for more information on Emulsifiers 101.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
[Click here] for more information
[Click here] to register (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
Reliability-Centered Lubrication, Part II
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 25, 2013; 12-1 pm CDT (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)
Instructor: Mike Johnson, Advanced Machine Reliability Resources Inc.(AMRRI)
Overview: Following the development of a strong business case to re-order lubrication practices, the next step involves determining which machines will receive a detailed assessment and development of RCL practices. Creating a lubrication program starts with a clear understanding of the importance of each machine to daily productivity. A general criticality assessment will provide the site with a clear idea of which machines warrant RCL attention. This seminar will offer a look at a simple but effective plan to rank your machines from most to least important. We’ll also review the information collection process and the creation of detailed plans that are the best fit for the operating conditions.
Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members
[Click here] for more information
[Click here] to register now (please log in at www.stle.org, then click the registration link)
For more information on the other two events in the series, click their links: RCL, Part I and RCL, Part III
Upcoming topics:
- 10/23: Automatic Transmission Fluids, with instructor Chintan Ved, Ford Motor Company
- 11/7: Grease Selection for Rolling Element Bearings, with instructor Paul Shiller, University of Akron
- 11/14: Space Tribology Challenges On-Board the ISS, with instructor Chris DellaCorte, NASA
- 12/4: Esters (Synthetics Series), with instructor Gene Zehler, BASF
- 12/5: Solvents & Cleaners in Industrial Applications, with instructor Russ Chambers, Quadra Chemical
[Click here] to view online events in our calendar
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