Course Description
This course introduces the student to the theories of lubrication, lubricating oils, greases and solid lubricants, as well as the principles of lubrication, lubricating machine parts, lubrication storage and safety while working with lubricants. Other topics of discussion shall include lubricant application; history of lubricant application; centralized lubricating systems; and system components, conductors and connectors. Preventive and predictive maintenance also will be covered.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain why lubricants are used in machinery.
- Identify the basic makeup of oil and grease.
- Make selection of oil and grease for different systems.
- Understand and troubleshoot the operation, care and maintenance of automatic greasing systems
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective