In a bid to improve the proficiency of technical experts of Oil Companies, a three-day long Proficiency Improvement Program on “Automotive lubricants” begun at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) here.
Specially designed for the experienced professional working in the research and design (R&D) and Technical Services divisions of various Oil Companies with Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry background, it imparts tips to the professionals on improving the proficiency.
A total of 12 participants from various oil industries, including Gitam University, Indian Additives ltd, IOCl Faridabad, Castrol India ltd, PCl Mumbai, Sumilok Indilub Pvt ltd, Raj Petro Specialities Pvt ltd, are participating in this programme that will conclude on July 10.
After inaugurating the programme, Dr. S K Singal, Head AFlAD, said, “The program aims to highlight the Challenges and Opportunities in the field of Automotive lubricants in the wake of environment concerns and cutting edge technological development in IC engine. This programme will focus on latest developments in engine lubricants specifications (PCMO, DEO and GEO), Gear oils, Oil quality monitoring, addressing environment concerns in addition to the lubrication fundamental, Engine Tribology and laboratory Visits of Engine lab, Tribology lab and analytical testing and spectrographic lab.
He further added that it shall provide a complete package of refresher, orientation and in-depth knowledge along with tutorials and hands on experience on various analytical instruments. Several senior scientists, including Dr AK Jain, head training, were present in the inaugural session.