Virtual Training Courses - Hydraulic Filtration & Condition Monitoring
All webinars in this series will be hosted weekly on Thursday at 1:30 PM EST with recordings posted here shortly after.
Kyle Bowen will always consider Kingston, ON his hometown and that is where he studied Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University. Shortly after graduating, Kyle started his career at Parker Hannifin, where he works today as a Product Sales Manager. With a focus on Filtration, Kyle has become widely known as the ‘Parker Canada Filter Guy’ and he is always up for a discussion concerning the latest trends and technology in the world of Filtration.
Why Fluid Cleanliness Matters & ISO Codes Explained – Thursday Nov 12th
We will discuss the main reason why hydraulic and lube systems fail, and describe in detail the three general contaminants (particulate, water and air) typically found in hydraulic and lube systems. An explanation of how to read and interpret ISO codes will also be covered.
Types and Locations of Filters & The Different Types of Media – Thursday Nov 19th
Participants will learn the differences between return, pressure, suction and offline filters, and will develop an understanding of where and why each of the different filters are used. Finally, the different types of filter media and the pros and cons of each will also be explored.
Filter Selection, Sizing & Element Selection – Thursday Nov 26th
We will explore two different methods for sizing and selecting hydraulic filters and we will walk through an example of each method. A review of how to properly read and interpret performance data from the Parker catalogue will also be covered.
Total System Health Management & Therapeutic Filtration – Thursday Dec 3rd
This course will introduce participants to the concept of Total System Health Management and will provide a comprehensive review of Parker’s range of therapeutic products including oil purifiers and filter carts.
Condition Monitoring with Laser Particle Counting – Thursday Dec 10th
Participants will be provided with an explanation of what and how laser particle counting works, and its connection to ISO codes.
