To
compliment the Federation's new Certificate of Lubricant Competence
training initiative launched last year, an Advanced Lubrication
Training Programme was also introduced during 1999. This programme
is aimed at more experienced management, sales, marketing
and technical staff within the lubricants industry, who need
to update their knowledge base with the latest developments
and trends in important industry topics. The programme consists
of ten, self-contained one-day modules, each of which covers
a specific lubricants industry topic. When combined together,
the ten modules cover the subjects of most interest to the
whole lubricants business. Delegates can choose which module(s)
are of greatest relevance to their individual training needs.
Each module involves only one day away from the workplace
and the day's timetable has been planned so that many UK delegates
can reach the venue, Wolverhampton Science Park, in less than
one hour's drive.
Executive
Director, Rod Parker, and the previous Vice President Education
and Training, Hugh Dowding of Polatech Ltd were instrumental
in introducing the advanced programme, which is being run
specifically for the UKLA by David Whitby of Pathmaster Marketing
Ltd and the programme is now being carried forward by Mike
Day, MD of K S Paul Products Ltd our new VP Education and
Training. The experienced trainers and lecturers used by Pathmaster
Marketing have been presenting lubricants industry training
courses at all levels for over twenty five years. Each module
will be presented by a number of experienced lecturers who
are expert in the specific topic, and will also include a
syndicate group workshop exercise, with feedback from delegates
and lecturers. Delegate numbers for each module will also
be limited, to foster maximum interaction between presenters
and delegates.
The
programme's ten modules cover the following topics: -
1
Automotive Lubricants: Specification, Performance, Developments
and Trends
2
Industrial Lubricants: Specification, Performance, Developments
and Trends
3 Metalworking Fluids: Monitoring, Control, Developments
and Trends
4 Greases and Solid Lubricants: Specification, Performance,
Developments and Trends
5
Synthetic and High-Performance Lubricants
6
Baseoil Refining and Lubricants Manufacturing and Supply
7
Health and Safety Issues for Lubricants: Regulations, Practices,
Developments and Trends
8 Environmental Issues for Lubricants: Regulations, Practices
Developments and Trends
9 Used Lubricant Collection, Disposal, Recycling and Re-refining
10 Trends and Developments in Lubricants Business
Module
1 Automotive Lubricants: Specification, Performance, Developments
and Trends:
This
first module focuses on the effects on gasoline and diesel
engine oil, transmission fluid and gear oil performances arising
from developments in vehicle and engine design and operation.
New and emerging ACEA, SAE, ILSAC and vehicle manufacturers'
specifications for engine oils will be discussed in detail.
The module will also cover the European Auto-Oil programme
and the future influence of fuels on engine oil performance.
The influence of automotive lubricant performance requirements
on the manufacture and use of mineral and synthetic base oils
will also be reviewed.
Module
2 Industrial Lubricants: Specification, Performance, Developments
and Trends:
Industrial
lubricants are the cornerstone of many lubricant suppliers'
activities. This module will focus on gear, bearing, circulating,
hydraulic, compressor and turbine oils, with particular emphasis
on the most recent developments and likely future trends for
higher performance and longer operating life. Techniques and
tips for industrial lubricant analysis and condition monitoring
of industrial equipment will also be presented and discussed.
The very important subject of industrial lubrication surveys
and methods for selecting the correct type and grade of lubricant
will also be covered in depth.
Module
3 Metalworking Fluids: Monitoring, Control, Developments and
Trends:
Metalworking
fluids are a particularly important segment of the industrial
lubricants market, requiring a dedicated module. Advances
in production engineering methods and their effects on requirements
for metalworking fluids will be reviewed and discussed. There
will be a session describing developments and trends with
metalworking fluids, particularly with regard to Total Fluid
Management. Practical monitoring and control of metalworking
fluids will also be discussed. Ml types of production engineering
fluids, including neat and water-miscible cutting fluids,
pressing, drawing, forming, forging and casting lubricants,
heat treatment fluids and corrosion protectives will be covered.
Module
4 Greases and Solid Lubricants: Specification, Performance,
Developments and Trends
Greases
and solid lubricants are special types of lubricants, used
in many automotive, industrial, agricultural, mining, marine
and aviation applications. The many different types of greases
and solid lubricants, their properties and their applications
will be presented and discussed. Developments and trends with
automotive and industrial greases will be reviewed in depth.
A wide range of speciality greases and solid lubricants will
also be covered during this module.
Module
5 Synthetic and High-Performance Lubricants:
Synthetic
and high performance automotive and industrial lubricants
are now an important and profitable segment of the lubricants
market in Europe. This module will review and discuss the
main types of synthetic and VHVI-based lubricants, their performance
properties in comparison with mineral oil grades and their
applications and markets. Developments and trends with synthetic
and VHVI-based automotive and industrial lubricants will be
discussed in depth. Practical methods to compare the performance
and economic cost of mineral oil and synthetic lubricants
will be presented.
Module
6 Baseoil Refining and Lubricants Manufacturing and Supply:
High
quality lubricants start with high quality baseoils. In recent
years, the lubricants industry has seen a significant change
in the types and qualities of conventional, unconventional
and synthetic baseoils. This course will review developments
and trends in mineral baseoil refining processes, with specific
emphasis on hydroprocessing. The comparative economics of
mineral and synthetic baseoil production will be discussed
in detail. The role of additives and additive manufacturers
in the formulation of high quality lubricants will be covered.
There will also be a session on developments and trends with
lubricant blending and packaging.
Module
7 Health and Safety Issues for Lubricants: Regulations, Practices,
Developments and Trends
All products
and services in Europe are now covered by health and safety
regulations and best practices. This module will review and
discuss the main health and safety issues for lubricants,
including the toxicity and eco-toxicity of baseoils, additives
and formulated lubricants. Health and safety labelling and
packaging regulations in the UK and Europe will be presented,
as will the health and safety issues associated with aromatic
hydrocarbons, chlorinated paraffins, amines, phosphorous compounds
and heavy metals in lubricants. There will also be a session
covering best working practices with new and used lubricants
for maintaining a good working environment.
Module
8 Environmental Issues for Lubricants: Regulations, Practices
Developments and Trends
Environmental
monitoring has become an extremely important part of every
business activity in many countries. In this module, customer
and governmental pressures for environmental best practice
will be described and discussed. There will be a session on
'Life Cycle Analysis' for lubricants and another on the types,
characteristics and performance of environmentally friendly
lubricants.' Different methods for assessing the biodegradability
of lubricants, and the meanings of the results from these
tests, will be reviewed. The comparative importance of low-toxicity
and biodegradability for different types of lubricants will
also be covered.
Module
9 Used Lubricant Collection, Disposal, Recycling and Re-refining:
Throughout
Europe, the collection and disposal or re-use of many materials,
from packaging to cars, is becoming steadily more important.
This module will review and discuss the methods, regulations
and economics of collecting, segregating and recovering used
lubricants. It will also cover methods of disposing of used
lubricants and regulations and methods for labelling and transportation
of used lubricants. Most importantly, methods and comparative
economics of used oil recycling and re-refining will be discussed
in depth. Throughout the whole module, the importance of government
and public attitudes towards used lubricants will be emphasised.
Module
10 Trends and Developments in Lubricants Business Management:
The lubricants
business is extremely competitive and users of lubricants
are very conscious of costs. Nevertheless, many suppliers
and marketers of lubricants are able to achieve good profits
and returns on capital employed. This module will look at
some of the most successful management and marketing techniques
used by the dynamic lubricant companies to make higher profits
than their competitors. Topics to be discussed in depth will
include benefit selling, Total Fluid Management, market and
competitor research and Key Account Management.
Companies
wishing to register their candidates should contact the UKLA
Secretariat. If there is sufficient interest from member companies,
the UKLA will consider running the modules more frequently
than is currently planned.
Please
contact the Secretariat if you are interested in attending.
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