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    The document outlines the Level I MLT Body of Knowledge, which covers concepts needed to pass the exam. It is divided into 8 main sections that cover topics like maintenance strategy, lubrication theory, lubricant selection and application, preventative maintenance, lubricant condition control, and lubricant storage and management. The Domain of Knowledge lists references from which exam questions may be derived.

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    The document outlines the Level I MLT Body of Knowledge, which covers concepts needed to pass the exam. It is divided into 8 main sections that cover topics like maintenance strategy, lubrication theory, lubricant selection and application, preventative maintenance, lubricant condition control, and lubricant storage and management. The Domain of Knowledge lists references from which exam questions may be derived.

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    The document outlines the Level I MLT Body of Knowledge, which covers concepts needed to pass the exam. It is divided into 8 main sections that cover topics like maintenance strategy, lubrication theory, lubricant selection and application, preventative maintenance, lubricant condition control, and lubricant storage and management. The Domain of Knowledge lists references from which exam questions may be derived.

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    The Level I MLT Body of Knowledge is an outline of concepts that one should have in order to pass the

    exam.
    References from which exam questions were derived can be found in the Domain of Knowledge.
    I. Maintenance Strategy (5%)
    A. Why machines fail
    B. The impact of poor maintenance on company profits
    C. The role of effective lubrication in failure avoidance
    II. Lubrication Theory (10%)
    A. Fundamentals of tribology
    B. Functions of a lubricant
    C. Hydrodynamic lubrication (sliding friction)
    D. Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (rolling friction)
    E. Mixed-film lubrication
    III. Lubricants (15%)
    A. Base-oils
    B. Additives and their functions
    C. Oil lubricant physical, chemical and performance properties and classifications
    D. Grease lubrication
    1. How grease is made
    2. Thickener types
    3. Thickener compatibility
    4. Grease lubricant physical, chemical and performance properties and classifications
    IV. Lubricant Selection (15%)
    A. Viscosity selection
    B. Base-oil type selection
    C. Additive system selection
    D. Machine specific lubricant requirements
    1. Hydraulic systems
    2. Rolling element bearings
    3. Journal bearings
    4. Reciprocating engines
    5. Gearing and gearboxes
    E. Application and environment related adjustments
    V. Lubricant Application (25%)
    A. Basic calculations for determining required lubricant volume
    B. Basic calculations to determine re-lube and change frequencies
    C. When to select oil; when to select grease
    D. Effective use of manual delivery techniques
    E. Automatic delivery systems
    1. Automated deliver options
    a) Automated grease systems
    b) Oil mist systems
    c) Drip and wick lubricators
    2. Deciding when to employ automated lubricators
    3. Maintenance of automated lubrication systems
    VI. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10%)
    A. Lube routes and scheduling
    B. Oil analysis and technologies to assure lubrication effectiveness
    C. Equipment tagging and identification
    VII. Lube Condition Control (10%)
    A. Filtration and separation technologies
    B. Filter rating
    C. Filtration system design and filter selection
    VIII. Lube Storage and Management (10%)
    A. Lubricant receiving procedures
    B. Proper storage and inventory management
    C. Lube storage containers
    D. Proper storage of grease-guns and other lube application devices
    E. Maintenance of automatic grease systems
    F. Health and safety assurance
    Domain of Knowledge

    • Bannister, K. (1996) Lubrication for Industry. Industrial Press, Inc., New York, NY, USA.
    • Bloch, H. (2000) Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY,
    USA.
    • Hodges, P. (1996) Hydraulic Fluids. Arnold Publish, London, England, UK and John Wiley &
    Sons, New York, NY, USA.
    • Landsdown, A. (1994) High Temperature Lubrication. Mechanical Engineering Publications, Ltd.,
    London, England, UK.
    • Landsdown, A. (1996) Lubrication and Lubricant Selection. Mechanical Engineering Publication,
    Ltd., London, England, UK.
    • Leugner, L. (2000) The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication. Maintenance Technology
    International, Inc., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    • Lubricating Grease Guide, 4th Edition. (1996) The National Lubricating Grease Institute, Kansas
    City, MO, USA.
    • Ludema, K. (1996) Friction, Wear, Lubrication: A Textbook in Tribology. CRC Press, Boca Raton,
    FL, USA.
    • Pirro, D.M. and Wessol, A.A. (2001) Lubrication Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Revised and
    Expanded. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, USA.
    • The Lubrication Engineer's Manual, 2nd Edition. (1996) Association of Iron and Steel Engineers,
    Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
    • Troyer, D. and J. Fitch (1999) Oil Analysis Basics. Noria Publishing, Tulsa, OK, USA.

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