Training Workshop: Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Lubrication
Conducted by Dr. Edward Becker, President & Founder, Friction & Wear Solutions LLC
April 26, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand

Learn lubrication fundamentals and how they apply to current and future automotive propulsion systems, as well as the lubrication challenges unique to hybrid and full electric vehicles.

Who Should Attend?

The class is intended for managers, engineers, scientists, technicians, service and sales professionals involved in lubricants and coolants for automotive transportation. Attendees should have a good understanding of basic physics and chemistry.

Why Should You Attend?

Students will benefit from the detailed descriptions of the tribological requirements of modern automobiles. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the various moving components in an automobile powertrain, including internal combustion engines and electric motors, and the challenges of managing friction and wear to improve efficiency and durability. Course modules will include the specific challenges of cooling for battery-powered vehicles and hybrids. Students will be better prepared to deal with the range of options for lubricating and cooling as the market for electric vehicles and hybrids rapidly expands.

Workshop Leader

Dr. Edward Becker earned a B.S in Metallurgical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an M.S in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He joined General Motors at the Cadillac Motor Car Division in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. While at GM, he received his Professional Engineer’s license, and earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan through the GM Technical Education program. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, mostly in the Powertrain division working on a variety of GM engines, transmissions, and rare earth permanent magnets for electric motors.

Course Overview

• Lubrication & Wear Fundamentals
• Internal Combustion Engine Principles
• The Electric Motor
• Vehicle Architecture (Hybrids and Battery EVs)
• Engine Oil, Transmission Fluid and Electric Vehicle Oils
• Electric Vehicle Coolants (Charging)
• Future Developments in the Automotive Industry (Fuel Cells & HICE)

Course Fee: US$1,198/person (15% discount for ALIA member companies)

Inclusives: Workshop Materials, Lunch, AM and PM coffee breaks with snacks

Training Workshop: Developing and Managing Metalworking Fluids for Sustainable Success
Conducted by Patrick Brutto, CMFS, Founder and Technical Application Specialist, Faith-Full MWF Consulting
April 27, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand

Gain a greater understanding of water-dilutable metalworking fluids (MWFs) and why they fail. Learn about fluid problems and their causes, and ways to minimize the risk of failure.

Who Should Attend?

This class is intended for MWF producers and distributors, raw material manufacturers and distributors (base oils, additives, etc.), MWF technical service personnel, MWF users (machinists, plant engineers, fluid managers, etc.), equipment suppliers (filtration, water treatment, mist collectors, recycling, etc.) and lab testing equipment suppliers (biological dip slides, conductivity meters, water hardness and other wet chemical test kits, etc.).

Why Should You Attend?

This seminar will help attendees improve their understanding of water-dilutable metalworking fluids (MWFs) and why they fail. Learn about fluid problems and their causes, and ways to minimize the risk of failure. We will review important information on MWFs, water quality, metallurgies, etc., as well as performance factors evaluated in the laboratory and their correlation with field performance. The last part of the seminar will provide detailed guidance on failure modes, possible causes and ways to avoid or minimize these problems.

Workshop Leader

Patrick (Pat) Brutto, M.Sc., of Faith-Full MWF Consulting
 is an STLE-certified Metalworking Fluid Specialist (CMFS) with over 34 years of global experience in metalworking fluids (MWFs), including MWF additive development and application (amino alcohols, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, specialty emulsifiers) and experience formulating and testing water-dilutable MWFs. Pat spent most of his career at ANGUS Chemical Company, as an R&D chemist and technical service specialist, along with time at Hangsterfer’s Laboratories as a global MWF scientist for their MWF product line. Pat served as a director on STLE's board in 2014-2020 and was the 2018 winner of the Vic Joll Award, an STLE National Award. He currently serves as vice-chair of STLE’s metalworking fluid education and training committee and is an active member of ASTM committee E34.50, which develops health and safety standards for MWFs.

Course Overview

• The Basics
• Metalworking Fluid Components and Formulations

• Water Quality

• Workpiece Metallurgies & Tool Materials

• Machining Processes
• Safety, Health and the Environment

• Performance Factors and Laboratory Tests

• Physical and Chemical Stability

• Lubrication

• Corrosion and Staining

• Foaming

• Microbiological Resistance

• Failure Modes and Causes

• Reducing the Risk of Failure

Course Fee: US$1,198/person (15% discount for ALIA member companies)

Inclusives: Workshop Materials, Lunch, AM and PM coffee breaks with snacks

CANCELLATION AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY

• You may cancel your registration at any time prior to January 31, 2022. An administrative fee of US$100 will be deducted from your refund.
• Cancellations made between February 1, 2022 and February 28, 2022 will be entitled to a 25% refund.
• Cancellations made between March 1, 2022 and March 25, 2022 will be entitled to a 50% refund.
• There will be no refunds for cancellations beginning March 26, 2022.
• All cancellations must be requested in writing.
• Substitutions may be made at anytime, but no later than April 20, 2022. Request must be made by either the person who registered the participant or the registered participants themselves.
  
• Registrations are not transferable onsite and will not be entertained.
• No shows will not be entitled to refunds.
• Mode of refund shall depend on your original mode of payment. If you registered as a group and one person cancels, you will be billed at the individual rate. The amount in your invoice will be amended to reflect this change.
• Your registration is for your exclusive use only and non-transferable. You will be billed for an extra registration, should you transfer your badge to another person.
• The organizer reserves the right to change the venue and dates of F+L Week 2022 in case of unavoidable circumstances beyond our control.