World-Class STLE Certification Program in Tribology: Now in India!

Tribology
www.stle.org
Tribology Society of India
www.tribologyindia.org
23-26 April 2012
IndianOil Institute of Petroleum Management (IiPM)
Gurgaon (Haryana)
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Certification Program in
Introduction
Tribology Society of India (TSI) has
been serving the Indian Tribology
community since its inception by
promoting the awareness and practice
of Tribology through its various
programs and activities. Leveraging
on the strength and experience gained
over the past two decades, TSI entered
into a pioneering collaboration with
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication
Engineers (STLE), USA, in 2009 to
promote professional education and
training in Tribology.
The 1
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and 2
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TSISTLE Joint Tribol-
ogy Education Programs were orga-
nized in India in February 2010 and
February 2011 respectively which
received overwhelming response. TSI
now takes pleasure in announcing
that, in continuation of its partnership
with STLE, 1
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TSI-STLE Certifcation
Program in Tribology will be orga-
nized during 23-26 April 2012 in Gur-
gaon (Haryana), India. This comes as
a golden opportunity for lubricant end
users, Equipment OEMs, Oil Analysis
personnel, consultants, lubricant sup-
pliers as well as their Technical Ser-
vices and R&D personnel to enhance
their knowledge and understanding of
Lubrication (Tribology) with world re-
knowned Instructor Ray Thibault, and
pass the "Certifed Lubrication Spe-
cialist (CLS) examination of STLE".
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CLS Class Outline
The 3-day CLS Class will cover all topics/examination
categories of STLE Certifed Lubrication Specialist
Examination as specifed by STLE (Please see box
below).The detailed agenda for the three days class
is given on page 3-4 under the program.
Fluid Power
Bearings
Seals
Problem Solving
Lubricant Manufacturing
Solvents & Cleaners
Fluid Condition Monitoring &
Reducing Consumption
Pneumatics
Metalworking
Lube Analysis
Transportation
Storage, Handling &
Application
Gears
Lube Fundamentals
Lubrication Programs
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS
TM
)
Certification Program
Exam Categories
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The Program
The CLS Class from 23 to 25 April 12 is primarily an intense preparatory
class for the participants appearing for Certifed Lubrication Specialist
Examination on 26 April 12 at IiPM, Gurgaon, India. The class covers all the
topics for CLS Exam as specifed by STLE ( Please see page 2 above).
The Agenda for 1st TSISTLE Certifcation Program in Tribology:
23- 26 April, 2012 will be :
April 23, 2012
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Introduction
Fundamentals
Break
Bearings
Lunch
Gears
Pneumatics
Although the CLS class is primarily for preparing the participants for the
Certifed Lubrication Specialist Examination, members may also take the other
certifcation examinations (OMA and CMFS) on the examination date after
registering for the same with STLE (Please see the para below on registration
for STLE Certifcation Examination)
STLE Certification Examination Registration
Online examination registration is available at STLE web site (www.stle.org ) until
two weeks prior to the examination date (26 April 2012 at IiPM Gurgaon India).
One must register at least two weeks in advance so that testing materials will
be available for all candidates when they arrive onsite.
Certifcation Examination and Member Price** Non-member
Renewal Pricing Price
Certifcation Examination $340.00 $440.00
(CLS, OMA, OMA II or MWF)
Renewal Fee (3-year) $130.00 $250.00
Retake of Test $165.00 $220.00
** For the purpose of TSI-STLE Certifcation Examination pricing, TSI members
will be treated at par with the STLE members and will be required to pay the
registration price at par with STLE Members. TSI will provide help required, if any,
for registration at STLE website.
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Transportation Lubrication
Break
Practice CLS Exam
Review Practice Exam
April 24, 2012
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Fluid Power
Break
Fluid Conditioning
Lunch
Fluid Analysis
Metalworking
Break
Practice CLS Exam
Review Practice Exam
April 25, 2012
8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Seals
Lubricant Manufacturing Solvents & Cleaners
Lubricant Programs
Break
Storage, Handling, & Application
Problem Solving
Break
Test Taking Strategy
Final CLS Practice Exam
Review Practice Exam
Final Review
April 26, 2012
9:00 am. -12:00 p.m.
STLE Administered CLS Exam
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The Instructor
Mr. Ray Thibault, CLS, OMA I & II, MLT I & II, MLA II & III.
Ray Thibault retired from ExxonMobil with 31 years of
service in 2001 to form Lubrication Training & Consulting
(LTC). He has done extensive training and consulting
for many of the leading companies. As a contributing
editor for Lubrication Management & Technology magazine he writes bimonthly
articles on lubrication. He served the session chairman for Lubricants World held
at the International Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance Conferences and
teaches lubrication classes at the National STLE Conference, MARTS, and IMC.
He is an active speaker and instructor at many local STLE chapters. He has done
extensive onsite training for many of the leading manufacturing companies.
Along with his extensive training and consulting, nine years ago he developed
a lubrication class to assist in passing the CLS

exam and to provide excellent

lubrication training. This is the standard for the industry and is utilized by
many of the leading companies both lubricant suppliers and end users.
Over 85 CLS classes have been conducted worldwide with an excellent
success rate on the exam.
The Venue
The Course and Examination will be organized at the following venue:
IndianOil Institute of Petroleum Management (IiPM),
83, Institutional Area, Sector 18, Gurgaon, Haryana (India)
This is a fully integrated residential campus for education and training,
developed by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as a state-of-the-
art resource for in-house programs. The academic block is equipped with
classrooms and lecture halls having the latest facilities and audio-visual
systems. The residential block is furnished with modern amenities and has
in-house dining arrangements. The venue also offers recreational facilities for
the participants. Further information, including contact details and location
map, will be provided to registered participants upon enrollment.
Target Participants
The target participants for the CLS Class followed by Certifed Lubrication
Specialist Exam include the following
Lubricant End Users
Equipment OEMs
Oil Analysis Personnel
Consultants
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Lubricant Suppliers
Technical Services staff, and
R&D Staff
The Benefits
The value of STLE certifcation has been proven in the market place with
increased income and immediate respect and credibility with buyers and peers.
STLE offers three certifcations, which are valid for three years and then must be
renewed. These certifcations are designed to be consistent with the standards
of The Institute for Credentialing Excellence, ISO 17024, and also distinguish
between a credible real professional and a self-proclaimed expert.
Certifed Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is the only independent certifcation for
the lubrication professional that verifes your broad lubrication engineering
knowledge. Certifcation recognizes those individuals who possess current
knowledge of lubrication fundamentals and best practices in lubrication
maintenance in industrial settings. Certifed individuals must have at least
three years of experience in the feld of lubrication.
The Investments
TSI has made conscious efforts to keep CLS Class for the 1st TSISTLE
Certifcation Program in Tribology: 2012 highly affordable for Indian
participants, while retaining the high technical quality and professional value
associated with the STLE Certifcation Exams.
There are limited seats for 20 participants only. Following choice is given for
attending the CLS class on Residential (twin-sharing) and non-Residential basis,
to suit the requirements of individuals. All charges are indicated in Indian rupees
Registration for CLS Class program
Note :
a. The CLS class fee mentioned above is for the 3-day CLS class only. The
participants have to register separately for STLE Certifcation Examination
with STLE and pay fee as mentioned in the box STLE Certifcation
Examination Registration (Page 3)
Type of Registration Course
Fee (A)
Board & Lodging
Charges (B)
Total Cost
(C = A + B)
Residential (Twin sharing) ` 39,990/-* ` 8,010/- ` 48,000/-
Non-Residential ` 39,990/-* ` 2,010/- ` 42,000/-
* Course Fee ` 36,250 + Service Tax @10.3 %
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b. To-and-fro travel expenses are to be borne by participants in all cases
c. Board & Lodging charges include accommodation and dining charges
(for Residential candidates) and food & beverage charges during the
course (for all candidates).
It is recommended that the participants opt for residential course so that
they can interact with the faculty (who will also be staying at IiPM) as well
as co participants during the evening hours.
d. Participants registering with Residential option will be accommodated
at IiPM (on twin-sharing basis) from 18.00 Hrs on 22 April 12 till 1800 Hrs
on 26th April 12. If accommodation beyond this timing is required by any
participant, a formal request must be made to the Organizers well in advance.
Additional Board & Lodging charges will be payable for any extended stay.
e. Non-residential candidates will make their own arrangements for board
and lodging. However, organizers can provide information on suitable
hotels around the venue on request.
As can be seen, the charges have been kept reasonable and the rates offered
are very competitive when compared with similar class / training courses
currently available in the world. Thus, the 1st TSI STLE Certifcation Program
in Tribology: 2012 offers an excellent value proposition for aspiring Tribology
professionals in India.
The CLS Class has only limited 20 seats and the registration will be
done on First-come-First-served basis. TSI invites leading Indian
Corporates, institutes and major industries in Indias public and private
sector to derive the maximum beneft from this rare opportunity.
Pre Course Materials
Soon after the receipt of the registration fee, the participants are registered
on frst-come-frst-basis and are sent the following pre course material to
enable them to start preparing :
1. Certifed Lubrication Specilist Exam Course Prepration Hand Book (a 131
page document).
2. A list of Key Defnitions (a 64 page document), and
3. Pre Work Q&A (a 55 page document).
A Pre course letter from the Instructor Mr Ray Thibault is also sent along
with the above pre course material.
Certification Exams other than CLS
TSI /STLE members can also appear for other Certifcation Examination viz.
OMA and CMFS on 26th April 2012 at IiPM, Gurgaon at the same time as the
CLS Examination as mentioned in the brochure.
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For this TSI/STLE members are required to register with STLE as mentioned
on page 3 of the brochure.
Method of Payment
Appropriate payments as per the selected registration category will have to
be paid in advance either by Cheque/Demand Draft or by direct bank transfer.
The Cheque/Demand Draft should be prepared in favour of Tribology
Society of India, payable at New Delhi/Faridabad. Participants who opt for
payment through bank transfer can do so using the following information (In
case of payment through bank transfer, the participants should intimate by
email the details of payment such as date of payment, amount and name of
the participant at the contact email address given below):
Bank: State Bank of India, IOC Complex Branch, Sector 13
Faridabad-121007
Account No: 31710524711
IFSC Code: SBI N 0010449
Registration & Contact Details
Advance registration for the CLS class is mandatory. No spot registration
facility will be available at the venue. The candidates may complete
the registration form attached with this brochure with correct particulars
and forward to the following address along with payment. The registration
form can also be downloaded from the website for further use. All valid
registrations will be acknowledged and confrmed. All registration/payment
related correspondence should be sent to the following address:
Mr. Ajay K. Harinaraian, Jt, SecyTSI Mr. A.K. Mehta, Exec. DirectorTSI
Phone +91 129 2294264 Phone +91 129 2294680
Mobile +91 9873144340 Mobile +91 9811162579
Fax +91 129 2286221 Fax +91 129 2286221
Email kumarajay@iocl.co.in Email mehta.tsi@gmail.com
ajaykh23@gmail.com info@tribologyindia.org

Address: Tribology Society of India
C/o Indian Oil R&D Centre, Sector 13, Faridabad 121 007,
Haryana, INDIA
About the Organizers
Tribology Society of India (TSI) is Indias premier professional society in
the feld of Tribology, with affliation to the International Tribology Council
(U.K.). TSI has its current Secretariat at IndianOil R&D Center, Faridabad.
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IndianOil Institute of Petroleum Management, IiPM, Gurgaon the Venue of
the programme
www.stle.org
TSI is dedicated to promoting Tribology awareness,
training and education covering industry sectors,
research laboratories and the academia. It organizes
biennial National Tribology Conference (NTC) along with
International Conference on Industrial Tribology (ICIT)
and conducts education courses at various locations
on relevant topics of national importance. TSI publishes
the Indian Journal of Tribology and also brings out a
Newsletter. Through its recent collaboration with STLE
(USA), TSI aims to bring world-class Tribology education and training to
the Indian professionals at affordable cost. TSI has also taken up a number of
initiatives, such as developing curricula and text books for Tribology education
in engineering, supporting Tribology research and providing consulting services
to promote sound Tribological practices in the industry. TSI is also playing a key
role in establishing the Asian Tribology Council (ATC) in association with national
Tribology societies of other Asia Pacifc countries. (www.tribologyindia. org)
The Society of Tribologists & Lubrication
Engineers (STLE), globally recognized as a leading
professional body in the area of Tribology, is
an individual membership society focusing on
professional, technical and scientifc issues and
needs. It was founded on March 3, 1944, in Chicago
as the American Society of Lubrication Engineers
Tribology Society
of India
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(ASLE), focusing primarily on lubrication and plant engineering aspects of major
industries. Major activities during this period were technical conferences, peer-
reviewed publishing and educational activities. The society was renamed as
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) in 1987, in response
to the evolving market and audience needs as well as growing international
participation. Today, STLE is the premier technical society serving the needs
of more than 10,000 individuals and 150 companies and organizations that
comprise the Tribology and lubrication engineering business sector, across
leading corporations, academic institutions and governmental agencies.
STLEs major activities include managing and disseminating knowledge,
organizing conferences, conducting education courses and professional
certifcation examinations as well as technical publications. Over the years,
the STLE education courses and certifcation programs have emerged as
benchmarks in professional skills and technical knowledge covering various
aspects of Tribology. STLE membership represents both a symbol of
technical expertise and access to a knowledge network that serves 3,500
individuals and 150 corporate members. As STLE marks its 65th anniversary
in 2009, the organization is reaching out to members in 60 countries around
the world with trusted technical information and education. STLE aspires
to be a leader in the global network of individuals, institutions, societies and
corporate entities with a common interest in advancing the science of
Tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering. (www.stle.org)
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REGISTRATION FORM
(Please write in block capital letters / Use photocopy of this form for multiple participants)

1. Name of the Participant: ...................................................................
2. Organization: ......................................................................................

3. Designation: .......................................................................................

4. Contact Address: ...............................................................................
...........................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................

5. Email ID: .............................................................................................

6. Telephone No.: ...................................................................................

7. Mobile No.: ........................................................................................

8. Fax No.: .............................................................................................

9. Payment details
Total Amount Payable (Rs.): ...............................................................
Cheque / DD No : .................................. Date : .............................
Name of Bank ................................................................................
10. Signature of Sponsoring Authority: ...................................................

(Name & Designation):
(Please send back by Fax or email a scanned copy as per contact details given in the
Brochure)
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Mr. Ajay K. Harinarain, Jt. Secy.TSI Mr. A.K. Mehta, Exec. DirectorTSI
Phone +91 129 2294264 Phone +91 129 2294680
Mobile +91 9873144340 Mobile +91 9811162579
Fax +91 129 2286221 Fax +91 129 2286221
Email kumarajay@iocl.co.in Email mehta.tsi@gmail.com
ajaykh23@gmail.com info@tribologyindia.org
Panoramic night view of IiPM, Gurgaon the venue of the programme
For further information / Clarifcation, If any, please contact