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Webinar Notice May 10, 2022 - 1 to 2 PM EST
Speaker; Rick Klassen - Klassen Advanced Filtration,
Subject: Varnish
Reducing Tribological Losses and Failures – Part 14 Workshop
Register & Submit: This is free and open to all, but you have to register to be sent the link.
STLE TORONTO SECTION
2021 Fall and 2022 Spring Program
Toronto Section Chair’s Welcome
On behalf of STLE Toronto Section, I would like to welcome you to our 2021-2022 program. Starting last year, STLE Toronto held several education webinars on-line and we will continue until we will have a safe environment for our attendees.
Our focus will be “cost savings” and / or “manufacturing cost reduction” based on better lubrication, better practices, and / or automated data gathering and processing. These helpful webinars will educate and empower attendees to contribute more to the company through these tough times.
I welcome you all on this program and hope to see you all there.
Behshad Sabah P.Eng. CLS, OMAI, II , CAT I,II
Program:
Our technical program over the last few years was based on half day in-person workshops featuring 5-6 speakers. This worked well but with the current concerns about the Covid 19, we are adapting. A short survey determined that the most popular was a talk 30-45 minutes long, on one topic, and held mid-morning. We are also going with live video audio webinars which allows our participants to attend from wherever they are working and there is no time lost for travel. Plus, questions can be submitted in advance or during the presentations. As before we are focusing on technologies that can help save your company resources. This can be better as it might help tribological products last longer, save energy, reduce waste, and/or increase productivity. Win, win, win!
The STLE Toronto Section uses events like this to help spread the word and also to raise funds. These funds are used to support the section activities and to provide donations and assistance to local universities and colleges. No money raised goes to salaries or expenses.
Sep 9 Wayne Mackwood and Andrew Keane, Lanxess re their new urea/CaS grease
Oct 12 Ken Bannister, Engtech Industries Re Asset Management
Nov 9 Matt Hobbs, EPT Re lube oil varnish detection and remediation
Jan 11 Bill Quesnel, Wearcheck Re grease testing
Feb 8 Dr. John K. Duchowski, Corporate Director R&D Gruppe , HYDAC Re on-line monitors
Mar 8 Sonia Hevia, Petro-Canada Lubricants Re electric vehicle tribology
Apr 12 Pall Re controlling water contamination
May 10 Klassen Advanced Filtration – Varnish
Titles might change, but topic will be the same or very similar. Suggestions for speakers to fill the gaps would be appreciated.
Webinar Notice May 10, 2022 – 1 to 2 PM EST Speaker; Rick Klassen -Klassen Advanced Filtration – Subject: Varnish
Abstract:
In-service lubricants suffer from various forms of contamination and degradation. Varnish, a sticky and somewhat transient contaminant, has become an increasing problem in turbine and hydraulic lube systems. Thermal stress, oxidation, solid particles, and moisture contamination all contribute to varnish formation. Left unchecked, varnish can cause many operational issues and premature wear of critical components.
We will discuss the causes, effects, and possible solutions for varnish.
Varnish:
Topics:
1. Causes
2. Testing methods
3. Oil changes as a solution?
4. What is and isn’t varnish?
5. Case studies
Biography:
Rick Klassen , Sales / Support , Klassen Advanced Filtration
Bio:
Rick Klassen has 20 years of experience working with oil analysis and filtration in industrial applications, with formal training in mechanical engineering and as a level 1 machinery lubricant analyst. When he’s not helping operate the family business he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids, including mountain biking, camping, and 4x4ing in the west coast wilderness