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Adequate Training is Key to Fluid Analysis Success

Whether you're just venturing into the world of fluid analysis or you've been managing a maintenance program for years, these courses will not only expand your knowledge of oils and coolants, but give you a better understanding of fluid testing and the importance of doing it well.

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Who Should Attend

  • Equipment Operators
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Lubrication Engineers
  • Reliability Engineers

What You Will Learn

  • How EPA emissions standards, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel requirements and the newest oil formulations can affect your operations and how testing and analysis can help
  • How to set attainable program goals based on realistic expectations
  • How select the proper testing for the equipment and goals you've identified
  • How to take representative samples at the right intervals
  • What to consider when selecting a quality fluid analysis laboratory
  • How to interpret your test results and maintenance recommendations
  • How to manage your data and take decisive maintenance action

Need To Train the Whole Team?

We can customize a curriculum specific to the needs of your application's maintenance goals. Get the same expert instruction when and where you need it. To learn more call 877-808-3750, ext. 264, today or fill our a request for a private training quote.

Oil Monitoring Analyst, Level I Certification

About the Instructors

Mark Minges

Mark Minges — Practical Oil Analysis
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA)
Chief Operating Officer, POLARIS Laboratories™

Mark has been involved in oil analysis for over 27 years. His experience ranges from owning and operating a small fleet of Class-A trucks to repairing and maintaining off-shore drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Minges began his career with POLARIS as Vice-president of Sales and Marketing, moving to Chief Operating Officer three years ago to capitalize on his strengths as a data analyst and technical consultant. He's conducted laboratory testing, sold testing services and now works with OEM's and design engineers to continually improve POLARIS' auto-commenting, flagging and severity limits.

Elizabth Nelson

Elizabeth Nelson — Coolant Analysis and Cooling System Maintenance
Coolant Program Manager, POLARIS Laboratories™

Elizabeth joined the POLARIS Laboratories™ team after more than 20 years as a coolant testing and analysis consultant. She has assisted major engine and coolant manufacturers with cooling system preventive maintenance and failure analysis and authored five coolant-related publications. With more than 30 years of research and development experience, Elizabeth has provided cooling system maintenance training and field services to reliability professionals, manufacturers, product representatives, fleet owners and mechanics around the world.


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Training

  • Salt Lake City
    Cooling Systems Maintenance
    September 20, 2010

  • Salt Lake City
    Practicing Oil Analysis
    September 21-22, 2010

  • Edmonton, AB
    Cooling Systems Maintenance
    October 26, 2010

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Tradeshows & Conferences

  • Oil Sands Show
    Ft. McMurry, Alberta
    September 15-17, 2010

  • Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show
    Lloydminster, SK
    September 15-16, 2010

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