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James C. Fitch

Noria Corporation
1328 E. 43rd Court
Tulsa, OK 74105
 
 
Phone: 918-749-1400, x 101
Fax: 918-746-0925
 
 
jfitch@noria.com

www.noria.com
 
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Chairman and Senior Technical Consultant

 

 
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
 
  • Lubricant Analysis
  • Contamination Analysis
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Petroleum Analysis
  • Particle Analysis
  • Gear Failure Analysis
  • Tribology and Wear
  • Oil Analysis
  • Compressor Lubrication
  • Bearing Failure Analysis
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Filtration and Separation
  • Wear Particle Analysis
  • Grease Analysis
  • Motor Oil and Engine Lubrication
 
 
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 

Noria Corporation, Tulsa, OK, co-founder and Chairman (1997-present), formerly Chairman and CEO (1997-2007). Global leader in technical consulting and education in the fields of lubrication, tribology, machine reliability, and oil analysis. Business offices and operations in 25 countries. Publishers of Machinery Lubrication magazine, Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, and Reliable Plant magazine. Noria educates more than 7,000 people each year in ten different languages. World’s leading lubrication and oil analysis consulting organization. Noria is a vendor-neutral organization. For details on Noria Corporation go to www.noria.com.

Diagnetics, Inc., Tulsa, OK, Founder and CEO (1982-1997). The company was sold to the Entek Division of Rockwell International, June 1997. Business highlights:

  • Developed, manufactured and marketed proprietary of lubricant analysis instruments, software and services for the maintenance technology field.
  • Products were sold in more than 40 countries and were endorsed by Caterpillar, U.S. Department of Defense (JOAP), and numerous other major corporations.
  • The international market research firm Frost & Sullivan, in their 200-page report on the condition monitoring industry, stated, “Diagnetics is the industry leader world-wide in oil analysis equipment for predictive maintenance.”
  • Designed and implemented a full service commercial oil analysis laboratory for industrial customers.

Utica Research and Development Corporation, Tulsa, OK-- Founder and President. General Partner of an R&D limited partnership to develop a hybrid engine producing both hydraulic and mechanical power. 1983 to 1988.

Fluid Engineering Services, Tulsa, OK - Consulting Engineer. 1980-l98l.

Monsanto Chemical Company, Pensacola, FL - Project Engineer. 1978-1980.

Fluid Power Research Center, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK - Laboratory Technician. 1974 to 1977.
 
 
PATENTS
 

U.S. Patent No. 4,588,505, awarded May 13, 1986, “ Moisture-In-Oil Extraction Device.” Licensed in 1987 to Polysorb Corporation.

U.S. Patent No. 5,095,740, awarded March 17, 1992, “ System for Monitoring and Analyzing Solid Contaminants in Fluids.”

U.S. Patent No. 5,385,043, awarded June 13, 1994, “ In-line Contamination Measurement Device.”

U.S. Patent No. 5,388,44, awarded August 30, 1994, “ Viscosity Measurement Apparatus.”

U.S. Patent No. 5,708,198, awarded January 13, 1998, “ Ferrous Particle Counter.”

U.S. Patent No. 5,540,089, awarded July 30, 1996, “ Particle Collection Apparatus.”

U.S. Patent No. 5,563,337, awarded October, 10, 1996, “ Moisture Monitor Apparatus For A Fluid System.”

Patent Pending (serial number 10/835,723), "Automated Machinery Lubrication Service and Maintenance Planning System," April, 2004.
 
 
AWARDS
 

Outstanding Service Award, Korea Plant Service and Engineering Association, 1997.

Outstanding Engineer Award for 1996, Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers.

Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award for 1995, Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Literary Award for Paper No. 861308. By Engineering Activity Board. SAE 1986 Transactions.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Literary Award for Paper No. 860738. By Engineering Activity Board. SAE 1986 Transactions.

American Society for Business Publication Editors Editorial Award, September, 2006

 
 
CONSULTANCY
(Failure Investigations, Forensic Investigations, Technical Consulting, etc.)
 

CLIENT:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Reviva Corporation

Contamination Control of Diesel Engine Remanufacturing

DuPont Chemical Company

Development of Corporate Lubricant Interchange Guide

Sikorsky Aircraft

Expert Witness – Gearbox Failure on Helicopters

Weyerhaeuser Company (Cedar River Paper)

Failure Investigation – Lubricant Sludge and Varnish

Progress Energy, Inc.

Lubrication Management Consulting for Fossil Fuel Plants

Translume, Inc.

Consulting Relating to Optical Oil Sensor Development

Fluid RX Corporation

Automotive Lubricants Service Interval Survey

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (Americana)

Hydraulic System Condition Monitoring Program Design

General Electric Co.

Gas Turbine Lubricant Varnish Project

Caterpillar, Inc.

Bulk Oil Handling and Storage Project

Westar Energy Inc.

Failure Investigation of Turbine Oil Sludge

Country Flame Technologies, Inc.

Expert Witness – Gearbox and Bearing Failure

Michelin Tire Company

Lubricant Compatibility Lab Study

Bryon Nuclear/MPR Associates

Lubricant Oxidation Stability Study

Seaspan International

Hydraulic Pump Failure Investigation

PANalytical, Inc.

Application Consulting on XRF Spectroscopy

Portugen Energia, S.A.

Gas Turbine Failure Investigation relating to Aeration of Turbine Oil

PacificCorp

Wind Turbine Gearbox Failure Investigation

Symyx Technologies, Inc.

General Consulting relating to Online Lubricant Sensors

AeroJet (Div. of GenCorp, Inc.)

Failure Investigation relating to Titan IV Missile Lubrication

Callaway Nuclear Generating

Turbine Bearing Failure Investigation

Progress Energy, Inc.

Combustion Turbine Failure Investigation – Varnish and Sludge Related

Piedmont Group

General Consulting on the Lubrication Industry

ISOPur Corporation

Turbine Oil Degradation Laboratory Study

Carleton Life Support

Vacuum Pump Lubricant Study for Aerospace Applications

TECH Appraiser, Inc.

Diesel Engine Lubricant Failure Investigation

Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority

Forensic Gearbox Failure Investigation

Equistar Chemical Company

Refrigeration Compressor Bearing and Turbine Oil Failure Investigation

Jacobs Vehicle Systems

Forensic Investigation on Diesel Engine Lubrication

Medtronic, Inc.

Failure Investigation Relating to Bearing Lubrication of Surgical Drills

MAC Steel USA (Cargill Div.)

Design and Development of Bearing Lube Oil System

Texas Utilities

Bowl Mill Gearbox Lubrication Study

Texas Utilities

Turbine Oil Technical Consulting – Several Power Plants

Timken Bearing Company

Technical Consulting - Wear Debris Sensor Technology

Lehigh Cement Company

Gear Coupling Failure Investigation – Lubrication Related

Lone Star Industries

Gearbox Failure Investigation – Lubrication Related

Michelin Tire Company

Technical Consulting – Modernization of Plant Lubrication

Cerestar (Cargill Div.)

Compressor Failure Investigation – Lubrication Related

John Deere

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Control Consulting

Duke Energy

Turbine Oil Performance Study

International Paper

Failure Investigation - Hydraulic Servo Valves

ExxonMobil Corporation

Expert Witness - Tractor-Trailer Wheel-End Bearings – FFE Case

ExxonMobil Corporation

Expert Witness - Tractor-Trailer Wheel-End Bearings – Comcar Case

ExxonMobil Corporation

Expert Witness - Tractor-Trailer Wheel-End Bearings – Lori Jones Case

U.S. Enrichment Corporation

Turbine Oil Failure Investigation for Gas Compressors

Measurement Analysis Corporation

Technical Consulting – Synthetic Lubricant Selection

PEMEX Petroquimica (Mexico)

Gas Plant Lubrication Modernization

Lubrizol Corporation

Technical Consulting relating to Sensor Development

FA Technology Ventures

Technical Consulting relating to Electrostatic Oil Reclamation

Warren Distribution

Expert Witness relating to Turbine Oil Failure

American Crystal Sugar

Bearing Failure Investigation and Lubricant Study

Staley Corporation

Plant Lubrication Audit for Modernization

Pacific Gas & Electric

Turbine lubricant failure investigation

Carolina Power & Light—Harris Nuclear

Failure investigation regarding reactor coolant pump

C.C. Jensen

Testing study for separation of carbon insolubles from lube oils

Sentinel Capital Partners

Expert Advisor for the acquisition of a lubrication supply company

Koch Petroleum

Compressor Lubricant Failure Investigation – Sludge and Varnish related

Exelon Corporation: LaSalle Nuclear Power Station

Failure Analysis of Electro Hydraulic Control (EHC) Synthetic Fluids – Varnish related

Phillips Petroleum

Lubrication Selection and Technical Advisory Services

Caterpillar, Inc.

Technical Report and Consulting on Diesel Engine Lubrication and Contamination Control

International Paper

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting – Site visits to 11 mills

Koch Industries: Corpus Plant

Failure Investigation Regarding Lubrication on Compressors

Koch Industries: Pine Bend Plant

Failure Investigation Regarding Sludge and Varnish Problems in Compressors

Entergy Corporation (Waterford 3 Nuclear Station)

Failure Investigation on Lubrication of a Reactor Coolant Pump

Trico Manufacturing

Lubrication Formulation Testing

American Crystal Sugar

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

Columbia Gulf Corporation

Failure Investigation on Main-Line Natural Gas Engine and Compressor Corrosion Problems

Columbia Gulf Corporation

Lubricant Selection Study

Cargill, Inc.

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

Columbia Transmission Company

Oil Analysis Study For Gas Compressors

Columbia Transmission Company

Lubricant Selection Study

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Lubrication Procedures Development Contract

Exelon Corporation (Peachbottom Nuclear Generating Station)

Failure Investigation of a Radiologically Contaminated Turbine Lubricant

Exelon Corporation (Quad Cities Nuclear Station)

Onsite Lubrication Survey for Plant Moderization

Electric Power Research Institute

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

ExxonMobil Corporation

Re-engineering of Oil Analysis Services Program and Laboratory Study

Cummins Engine Company

Failure Investigation Relating to Diesel Engines on a Fleet of Mobile Equipment

Louisiana Hydro Electric Co.

Failure Investigation of a Step-Up Gearbox and Laboratory Testing of Candidate New Lubricants

Louisiana Hydro Electric Co.

Lubricant Testing and Analysis Project Gear Oils

NASA/Lockheed Martin

Failure Investigation Relating to Space Shuttle Hydraulics

U.S. Steel Corporation

Failure Investigation Relating to Steel Straddle Carrier Hydraulics

3M – Hutchison Plant

Plant Lubrication Modernization and Transformation

Union Pacific Railroad

Development of New Contamination Control and Oil Analysis Programs

Eli Lilly

Lubricant Selection Project

Monsanto Chemical Company

Aircraft Lubricant Contamination Control Project

Detroit Edison: Fermi II Nuclear Station

Oil Analysis and Lubrication Procedure Manual Development

Zeigler Coal

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

Ingram Barge

Failure Investigation on Marine Propulsion Engines and General Consulting

TigerCat Equipment Co.

Failure Investigation Relating to a Corrosion Problem on Tractor Hydraulics

Analytical Systems Laboratories

General Consulting relating to Electrostatic Separators

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Houston Lighting & Power (Reliant Energy)

Oil Analysis Laboratory Procedures Study

Asarco Mining

Mine Site Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Royal Purple Lubricants

Expert Witness, Failure Investigation Relating to Marine Lubricants

Ontario Power Generation (Pickering Nuclear Station)

Failure Investigation Relation to Nuclear Plant Refueling Hydraulic Systems

Weyerhaeuser Company

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Duquesne Light & Power

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Public Service of Indiana

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Esco Corporation

Contamination Control Project for Hydraulic Systems

Ministry of Defense, NETHERLANDS

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

Eaton Corporation

Advisory Services and Testing of New Dielectric Oil Analysis Instrumentation for Motor Oils

Clarcor Corporation

Contamination Control and Filtration Project

Northwood Pulp & Paper

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Champion International

Plant Lubrication Modernization Consulting

Rockwell Automation

General Lubrication and Oil Analysis Consulting

SPX Service Solutions Contamination Control Product Development
Calpine Energy Failure Investigation, Gas Turbine Varnish
Belvac Production Machinery Lubrication Systems Consulting
Westar Energy Failure Investigation, Turbine-Generator Varnish
A2 Technology Oil Analysis Instrument Development
Babcock and Wilcox Pulverizer Gearbox, Failure Investigation

Arch Coal

Consulting on Lubrication of Bearings

   
   
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
   

International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML), Director. Volunteer position. The ICML is a non-profit professional organization. Serves as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) TAG member to ISO (International Standards Organization) and is involved in international standards development, professional certifications in lubrication and oil analysis, curriculum development, annual achievement awards, & scholarship. Visit www.lubecouncil.org for more information.

International Standards Organization (ISO), Serve as United States Delegate on Technical Committee TC108/SC5. Convenor (2001–2005) of Working Group 4 for Tribology and Lubricant Analysis Standards. Visit www.iso.org for more information.

ASTM Member of D02 SC96, committee for standards development relating to the analysis of in-service lubricants

Journal of ASTM International (JAI), Member of the Editorial Board, joined 2004.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Member NMAC Predictive Maintenance Technical Advisory Group (TAG), 2003.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Founding member of Inter-laboratory CrossCheck Program for In-Service Lubricants. Member of the In-Service Lubricant Testing and Condition-Monitoring, Subcommittee D02.96. Visit www.astm.org for more information.

Society for Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), Oil Monitoring Analysis Certification Committee, Past Chairman Educational Programs, member of STLE since 1988. Visit www.stle.org for more information.

Appointed “Expert Referee”, 15th International Conference on Wear of Materials, 24-28 April, 2005, San Diego, CA USA.

Appointed “Technical Reviewer”, for STLE Publications, Tribology Transactions and Tribology and Lubrication Technology, November, 2004.

17th & 18th Annual Pulp & Paper Reliability and Maintenance Conference and Exhibition. Member of the Board of Advisors.

Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers (SAE), Member since 1986. Member of the Filter Test Methods Subcommittee of the SAE Engine Committee (1986-1991). Past member of Committee on Diagnostics and Service Equipment (1992-1996). Past member of the Contamination and Filtration Panel, SAE A-6 Committee on Aerospace Fluid Power and Control Technologies (1986-1991). Visit www.sae.org for more information.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Member, 1999-2001. Visit www.asme.org for more information.

National Fluid Power Association, Member, Contamination Technology Committee and the Hydraulic Filter and Separation Committee (1988-1990). Visit www.nfpa.com for more information.

National Society for Professional Engineers, member 1987 to 2000, Registered Professional Engineer, PE 13990. Registration discontinued due to change in engineering/technical specialty). Visit www.nspe.org for more information.

Editorial Board BHRA, The Condition Monitoring Journal, British Hydromechanics Research Association. 1989-1993. Visit www.bhrgroup.co.uk for more information.

Overseas Technical Advisory Committee Member, 3rd, 4th and 5th International Condition Monitoring Conferences, through 1996.

   
   
PUBLICATIONS
   

Books, Book Chapters, Training Books, etc.:

E.C. Fitch and J.C. Fitch, Fluid Contamination Control, 4 th Edition, Pending Publication, 2006.

Fitch, J.C. and Drew D. Troyer, with John McKetta, et al Editors, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Chapter: “Lubrication Performance Factors for Chemical Process Plant Machinery,” Marcel Dekker Encyclopedias, 2005.

Fitch, J.C. and Sabrin Gebarin, Martin Williamson and George Arbocus, with George Totten, Editor, Chapter 21: “Foodgrade and the Food Processing Industry”, STLE/ CRC Handbook of Tribology, 2005.

Fitch, J.C. with George Totten, Editor, Chapter 32: “Conservation of Lubricants, Materials and Energy,” STLE/ CRC Handbook of Tribology, 2005.

Fitch, J.C., Seminar Coursebook, Effective Contamination Control, Noria Publishing, 2005-2006.

Fitch, J.C. and Sabrin Gebarin, Best Practices in Bulk Lubricant Storage and Handling, Noria Publishing, 2004.

Fitch, J. C., How to Select a Motor Oil and Filter for Your Car or Truck, Noria Publishing, 2nd Edition, 2004.

Fitch, J. C. and M. Barnes, et al, with George Totten as Editor, Chapter 24: “Hydrocarbon Analysis,” ASTM Fuels and Lubricants Manual, ASTM Press, June, 2003

Fitch, J.C. with Robert Bolt, Editor, Chapter: “Particle Counting,” Lubrication Guide, Published by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), October 2001.

Fitch, J.C. with George Totten as Editor, Chapter: “Advancements in Fluid Analysis Technologies and Strategies for Hydraulic System Condition-Based Maintenance,” Hydraulic Failure Analysis: Fluids, Components, and System Effects, ASTM Press, 2001

Fitch, J.C. and G. Trujillo, D. D. Troyer, Machinery Lubrication Coursebook, Noria Publishing, 2001-2006, Multiple Editions.

Fitch, J. C., Oil Analysis I & II Coursebook, Noria Publishing, 1998-2006, Multiple Editions.

Fitch, J.C. with Heinz P. Bloch, Editor/Author, Chapter 19, “Lubrication Analysis for Condition Monitoring,” Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities, Marcel Dekker, 2000

Troyer, D. D. & J. C Fitch, Oil Analysis Basics, Noria Publishing, 2000-2006, Multiple Editions.

Fitch, J. C. with John Mitchell as Editor, Chapter 11: “Strategies for Machinery Oil Analysis,” Operating Equipment Asset Management Handbook, Penn State Publishing, 2000 & 2006. First & Second Editions.

Fitch, J. C., The Lubrication Field Test and Inspection Guide, Noria Publishing, Booklet, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., Sourcebook for Used Oil Elements, Noria Publishing, Booklet. 2000.

Fitch, J. C. & D. Troyer, Editors, Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, Noria Publishing, 1999-2002 Annual Conferences

Fitch, J. C. & D. Troyer, Editors, Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings, Noria Publishing, 2003-2006 Annual Conferences

Fitch, J.C., How to Develop a “Win-Win” Relationship with Your Oil Analysis Lab, Learning Resource Booklet, LRB.9801.1, Noria Publishing, 1998.

Fitch, J. C. with E. Richard Booser as Editor, Chapter 75: “Elements of an Oil Analysis Program,” STLE/ CRC Tribology Data Handbook, CRC Press, 1996.

Fitch, J. C., Oil Analysis and Proactive Maintenance, Seminar Course Book, Diagnetics, 1996.

Fitch, J. C., with A.K. Mehta as Editor, Chapter 32: “ A New Approach to Maintaining Industrial Equipment, ” Current Trends in Industrial Tribology, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1995.

Fitch, J. C., The Ten Reasons Why Oil Analysis Programs Fail and the Strategies That Effectively Overcome Them, Diagnetics, Inc., 1995 (Booklet).

Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Comparison of Particle Counts Between Eight Commercial Oil Analysis Laboratories.” Technical Application Article No.8, Diagnetics, Inc., August, 1992 (Technical Bulletin).

Fitch, J. C., Handbook of Case Studies on Fluid Contamination Control, Published by Diagnetics, Inc., 1991, Booklet.

Published Interviews:

Interview with Prof. Peter Jost, “Interview with Luminary Professor H. Peter Jost,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, January-February issue, 2006

Interviewed by Mr. Krokawa, Editor of Journal of Economic Maintenance Tribology (Japan), “Progress of Lubrication Education and Certification,” Published in Vol. No. 475, September, 2005.

Interview with Mario Andretti, "The Greatest Racecar Driver of All Times," Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, March-April, 2003

Interviewed by Marian Hookham (Editor) "The Good Oil - Trends in Lubrication in the Mining Industry" Australia 's Mining Monthly, October, 2002.

Interviewed by Kathryn Carnes (Editor), “Measure by Measure,” Published in Lubricants World magazine, June, 2001.

Interviewed by Curt Bennink, (Staff Editor), “Maximize Oil Analysis ROI,” Published in Equipment Today magazine, August 2000.

Interviewed by Jeff Hawk (Staff Editor), “Online Oil Analysis Speeds Equipment Managers’ Response Time,” Construction Magazine, October, 2000.

Trade Magazine Editorial Columns:

Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Editor’s Page, 1998-2006

  • The Hot Stove Effect
  • Recognizing the Symptoms of Lubricant Incompatibility
  • What is Your Oil's Impurity-holding Capacity (IHC)?
  • What Do You Do with a High Particle Count?
  • Oil Analysis for the New Millennium, [Republished in ML-Spanish, December, 2006]
  • The Importance of Provenance
  • Tweaking the Eyes and Ears of Oil Analysis
  • Beware of What You Measure
  • A Much Closer Look at Particle Contamination
  • Standby Equipment – Dealing with Oil Without Legs
  • What do Canaries and Ferrous Density Meters Have in Common?
  • The Agony of Diesel Engine Oil Particle Counts
  • The Perils of Aerated Oils
  • The Hazards of Water Handles
  • Copper and Your Diesel Engine Oils
  • Oil Analysis Reports – What’s Missing in the Comments?
  • Sight Glass Oil Analysis
  • Lubrication as a Professional
  • Reliability's Dirty Little Secret
  • Dipstick Oil Analysis
  • What is the No. 1 Cause and the No. 1 Consequence of Wear?
  • Silent Assumptions of Bearing Reliability
  • Which Questions Does Your Oil Analysis Program Answer?
  • How to Convince Your Boss to Let you Attend Lubrication Excellence 2003
  • Managing Reliability in Real Time-the Risk Management Grid (RMG)
  • Clean Oil Reduces Engine Fuel Consumption
  • The Surface Tension Test—Is it Worth Resurrecting?
  • Spot Check Your Cars Oil
  • Today’s Oil Detectives Have a New Bag of Tricks
  • The Hidden Cost of an Untrained Workforce
  • Fallacies of Sampling Consistently
  • How Telephone Poles are Like Filters
  • You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know Exists
  • World Class is What This Year's Conference is About-What it is and How to Get it.
  • Oil Analysis Economics-Saving and Making Money
  • The Six Most Expensive Oil Analysis Tests
  • Top Ten Ways to Not be World Class at Machinery Lubrication
  • The Augustus H. Gill Award for Oil Analysis Excellence
  • Three Important Words for Success in Lubrication and Oil Analysis
  • Ten Compelling Reasons to Attend Practicing Oil Analysis 2000
  • In Search of a Definition - What is Oil Analysis?
  • Why Should Managers Care About Oil?
  • Oil Analysis Standards - What Are We Waiting For?
  • Oil Analysis and the Lean Organization
  • Is Your Oil Analysis Program a Quart Low?
  • Oil is Not a Fine Wine
  • Adopt a New Philosophy
  • Choose Your Weapon
  • First an Idea - Now a Reality
  • Deploying the Invisible Filter
  • Surviving the Data Jungle
  • Your Oil Is Talking...But Are You Listening?

Machinery Lubrication Magazine, As I See It, Column, 2001 through 2006

  • Tribology is a Behavioral Science
  • The Enduring Grease vs. Oil Debate
  • A Call for Innovators and Entrepreneurs, [Republished in ML-Japan, January, 2007]
  • A Conversation with Dad - Pioneer, Educator and Mentor in Fluid Contamination Control [Republished in ML-Japan, November, 2006]
  • In Search of a Root Cause
  • 12-Step Program - For Recovering Addicts of Lubrication Neglect
  • Evolution of Maintenance Man
  • How to Give Your Machine a Physical
  • Filter Economy - Insider Tips on Managing the Costs of Lubrication Filtration
  • Receive a Contamination Control Transfusion in Three Days
  • Lubricant Quality and the Chain of Custody
  • Flushing and the Voice Within Your Oil
  • Flushing Strategy Rationalization
  • Navigating the Maze of Flushing Tactics
  • When to Perform a Flush
  • Lubrication Genesis
  • Lubrication Excellence 2004 - It's All About Learning
  • How Grease Kills
  • How Your Motives Influence Motor Oil Selection - Have You Heard About the New GF-4 Motor Oils?
  • Headspace Management - Are You in On This Best-Kept Secret?
  • The Difference Between Good Lubrication and Good Lubricants
  • Should New Lubricant Deliveries be Tested
  • Ask You OEM to Accessorize New Equipment for Lubrication Excellence
  • Wanted: Lubrication Management Professionals
  • Aren’t Machines Supposed to Wear Out?
  • New Lubrication Commandments, Conserve Energy, Protect the Environment
  • Proactive Maintenance's Unruly Cousin
  • Lubrication UFOs
  • Demystifying Sludge and Varnish
  • From Whence Dirt Comes
  • The Perfect Storm . . . Are You Secretly Waiting?
  • At Last, A Lubrication Magazine for Maintenance Professionals

Trade Magazine Technical Articles:

Dinslage, M., J.C. Fitch, and Sabrin Gebarin, “ Bulk Lubricant Storage,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, July/Aug. 2006.

Fitch, J.C. “ Maximizing Lubrication Program Investments – Compounding Your Returns,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, Jan.-Feb., 2005

Fitch, J.C. “How Grease Kills,” Reliable Plant magazine, Jan.-Feb., 2006

Fitch, J.C., “The Difference Between Good Lubrication and Good Lubricants,” LUBE 2005, Issue No. 70, Dec. 2005.

Fitch, J.C., “New Equipment That’s Built for Lube Excellence,” Reliable Plant magazine, Nov.-Dec., 2005

Fitch, J.C., “Hey, Aren’t Machines Supposed to Wear Out?” Reliable Plant magazine, Sept.-Oct., 2005

Fitch, J.C., “Demystifying Sludge and Varnish,” Reliable Plant magazine, July-August, 2005

Fitch, J.C., “To Flush or Not to Flush,” Power Magazine, Vol. 149, No. 5, June, 2005.

Fitch, J.C., “Aren’t Machines Suppose to Wear Out?” Gear Product News, April, 2005.

Gebarin, S and J. C. Fitch, “Origin of Spherical Particles in Lubricants,” Practicing Oil Analysis, March-April, 2005.

Troyer, D. D. and J. C. Fitch, “Lubrication Training in the Reliability Era,” ILMA Compoundings, February, 2005.

Dinslage, M and J.C. Fitch and S. Gebarin, "Bulk Lubricant Storage and Handling", Machinery Lubrication Magazine, September, 2004

Fitch, J. C., “The Basics of Used Oil Sampling”, Practicing Oil Analysis, Jul-Aug, 2004

Fitch, J.C., "Implementing oil and lubrication best practices," Plant Engineering and Maintenance, December, 2003.

Gebarin, S. and J. C. Fitch, "Determining Proper Oil and Filter Change Intervals: Can Onboard Automotive Sensors Help?" Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, November-December, 2003

Fitch, J.C., "Execute Lubrication," Asphalt Contractor magazine, April, 2003.

Fitch, J.C., "Deploying the Invisible Filter," Fluid Power Journal, September/October, 2003

Fitch, J. C. "Effective Lube Oil Management," Pages 20-25, Power Magazine (Platts), October, 2003.

Fitch, J. C., “Why Lubricant Supply Contracts No Longer Go to the Lowest Bidder,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, Jul-Aug, 2001.

Fitch, J. C., “Scoring the Condition-Based Oil Change Decision,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, May-Jun, 2001.

Fitch, J. C., “Oil and Glycol Don’t Mix,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jul-Aug, 2001.

Fitch, J. C., “Troubleshooting Viscosity Excursions,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, May-Jun, 2001.

Fitch, J. C., “Vacuum Distillation for the Removal of Water and Other Volatile Contaminants,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 2001.

Troyer, D. D. and J. C. Fitch, “Announcing the International Council for Machinery Lubrication,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Nov-Dec, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., “Tricks to Classifying Wear Metals and Other Used Oil Suspensions,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Sep-Nov, 2000.

Fitch, J. C. “The Enduring Flash Point Test,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., “Particle Counting: The Invisible Filter,” Maintenance Technology, March, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., “Defining and Executing Excellence in Lubrication,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jan-Feb, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., “Sludge and Varnish: Two Puzzling Contaminants,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, December, 2000.

Fitch, J.C., “Using Oil Analysis to Control Varnish and Sludge,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, May-Jun, 1999.

Fitch, J.C., “Maximizing Fault Detection in Rotating Equipment Using Wear Debris Analysis,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 1999.

Fitch, J.C., “The Influence of Bottle Cleanliness and Sample Agitation on Particle Count Trends,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 1999.

Fitch, J.C., “Oil Analysis for the New Millennium,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jan-Feb, 1999.

Fitch, J.C., “Using Oil Analysis to Monitor the Depletion of Defoamant Additives,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, July-August, 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “What Particles Mean and Why They Need To Be Monitored and Controlled,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Sept-October, 1998.

Fitch, J. C. and V. Porter, “Proactive Maintenance is a Blueprint for Success,” Plant Services magazine, CMMS/PdM, April, 1995.

Fitch, E. C., “Establishing and Maintaining Levels of Cleanliness,” Plant Services magazine, October, 1994.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance is the 90's Cost Reduction Strategy for Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines,” Maintenance Magazine - Australia and New Zealand, July, 1994.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance - A Cost-Reduction Strategy for the 90's.” Diesel Progress, August, 1992.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance - The Cost-Reduction Strategy for the 90's.” Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide, June, 1992.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance Targets Extending Machine Life.” Coal magazine, October, 1992.

Fitch, J.C. and V. Porter, “Proactive Maintenance is a Blueprint for Success.” Plant Services magazine, October, 1992.

Fitch, J. C., “Contaminant Monitoring: The Overlooked Predictive Technique,” Maintenance Technology magazine, January, 1992.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance: The Buzz Word for the 90's,” Utility Construction & Maintenance magazine, September/October, 1991.

Fitch, J. C., “Water Removing Filters -- the Latest Entry Into Hydraulic Filtration,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, January, 1989.

Fitch, J. C. and J. Allred, “Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Avoiding the Pitfalls; Part 1: Careful Sampling and
Correct Procedures Are Essential to Exploit This Valuable Maintenance Tool,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics
magazine, January, 1988.

Fitch, J. C. and J. Allred, “Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Avoiding the Pitfalls; Part 2: Interpreting Test Results,”
Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, December, 1987.

Fitch, J. C., “Crucial and Healthy (Real-Time Machine Health Monitoring),” Production Engineering magazine, February, 1984.

Fitch, J. C., “Developing Automation Applications: How to Identity and Implement High Yield Projects,” Industrial Engineering magazine, November, 1981.

Technical Journals, Symposia & Conference Papers:

J. C. Fitch and Sabrin Gebarin, “Review of Degradation Mechanisms Leading to Sludge and Varnish in Modern Turbine Oil Formulations,” ASTM International Journal, Vol. 3, No. 8, Paper ID JAI13504, 2006

Fitch, J.C. and S. Gebarin, “Review of Degradation Mechanisms Leading to Sludge and Varnish in Modern Turbine Oil Formulations,” Oxidation and Testing of Turbine Oils Symposium, Norfolk, VA, Dec., 2005.

Fitch, J.C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Oil Consumption,” 2005 Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings, March, 2005.

Fitch, J. C., "Doubling Diesel Engine Rebuild Intervals," Lubrication Excellence 2004 Conference Proceedings, March, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee.

Fitch, J. C. and Sabrin Khaled Gebarin, "Advances in Automotive Oil Change Sensors," Lubrication Excellence 2004 Conference Proceedings, March, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee.

Fitch, J. C., “Lubrication Strategies for Doubling Diesel Engine Rebuild Intervals,” Lubrication Excellence 2003 Conference Proceedings, April, 2003, Houston, Texas

Fitch, J. C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Lubricant Consumption” Lubrication Excellence 2003 Conference Proceedings, April, 2003, Houston, Texas

Fitch, J. C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Lubricant Consumption,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, 2001/2002, Tulsa, OK.

Fitch, J. C., “How to Select an Oil Analysis Lab to Meet Your Needs,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, 2001/2002, Tulsa, OK.

Fitch, J. C., “The Usefulness of Particle Counting in Oil Analysis,” EPRI/NMAC Lube Notes, November, 2002

Troyer, Drew & J. C. Fitch, “Skills Standards Development and Competency Assurance for Machinery Lubrication Technicians,” 2nd World Tribology Congress, Vienna Austria, September, 2001.

Troyer, Drew, & J. C. Fitch, “Precision Lubrication for the Power Generation Industry,” Electric Power Research Institute, Maintenance and Reliability Conference, August, 2001.

Fitch, J. C., “Sampling Methods for Used Oil Analysis,” Lubrication Engineering, March, 2000.

Fitch, J. C., “Best Practices in Maximizing Fault Detection in Rotating Equipment Using Wear Debris Analysis,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, Wales, April, 1999.

Fitch, J. C., “Simplify Oil Analysis with Easy Tests and Inspections,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, Tulsa, OK, Oct, 1999.

Fitch, J. C., “Elements of a Successful Oil Analysis Program-Part II Selection of Tests,” Lubrication Engineering, September, 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “Elements of a Successful Oil Analysis Program-Part I Oil Sampling,” Lubrication Engineering, August, 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “Proactive and Predictive Strategies for Setting Oil Analysis Alarms and Limits,” Joint Oil Analysis Program Conference Proceedings, U.S. Dept. of Defense, May, 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “Proactive Maintenance and Oil Analysis in Mining Industry,” Maintenance 2000 Conference Proceedings, May 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “Strategies for Setting Oil Analysis Limits,” Enteract Conference Proceedings, April 1998.

Fitch, J.C., “What Particles Mean,” Reliability Week Conference Proceedings, Sept., 1998.

Fitch, J. C. and Holly Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques For Condition Monitoring,” Maintenance Journal, July, 1996.

Fitch, J. C., “Applying Satellite Communications Technology to On-Line Oil Analysis of Crankcase Diesel Engine Lubricants,” Proceedings, Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association, Winter Meeting, Orlando, Florida, February, 1995.

Troyer, D. and J. C. Fitch, “An Introduction to Fluid Contamination Analysis,” P/PM Technology magazine, June 1995.

Fitch, J. C., “A New Approach To Maintaining Industrial Machinery,” Current Trends in Industrial Tribology, TATA McGraw Hill, 1995.

Fitch, E. C. and Simeon Jaggernauth, “Moisture -- The Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant, Part One - Its Effects On Bearing Life,” Proceedings of the JOAP Condition Monitoring International Conference. November, 1994.

Fitch, J. C. and Simeon Jaggemauth, “Moisture - The Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant and Its Effects On Bearing Life,” Proceedings of the Predictive Maintenance Technology National Conference, November, 1994, and P/PM Magazine, December, 1994.

Troyer, Drew D. and J. C. Fitch, “An Introduction to Fluid Contamination Analysis,” Proceedings of the Predictive Maintenance Technology National Conference, November, 1994.

Fitch, J. C., “The Accuracy and Reliability of Optical Particle Counters with Industrial Oils and Hydraulic Fluids,” Diagnetics, Inc., PB No. 9, 1994.

Fitch, J. C. and Stuart Bents, “Applying Satellite Communications Technology to Condition-Based Maintenance for Mobile Equipment,” Condition Monitoring '94 Proceedings on an International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, U.K., March, 1994.

Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques for the Condition Monitoring of Non-Circulating Gear and Bearing Systems,” P/PM Technology magazine, August, 1993.

Borden, H. J. and J. C. Fitch, “Proactive Maintenance - The New Technology For Cost Efficient Contamination Control of Mechanical Machinery,” 47th Meeting of the Mechanical Failures Prevention Group (MFPG), April, 13, 1993.

Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques for the Condition Monitoring of Non-Circulating Gear and Bearing Systems.” Proceedings of the National Conference of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Dallas, Texas, November, 1992.

Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Interpreting Contaminant Analysis Trends Into a Proactive and Predictive
Maintenance Strategy.” The 4th International Conference on Profitable Conditioning Monitoring, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, December, 1992.

Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance Can Yield More Than a Ten-Fold Savings Over Conventional Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Programs.” 1992 Predictive Maintenance Indaba Proceedings, South Africa, September, 1992.

Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Particle Contamination - Both a Cause and a Result of Mechanical Failure.” Proceedings of 16th Annual Meeting of the Vibration Institute, June 9-11, 1992.

Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Use of Lubricant Proactive Maintenance and Contamination Control to Achieve
Predictable Machine-Life Extension.” 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication
Engineers (STLE), May, 1992.

Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Extensive Cost Saving Opportunity from Strategic Implementation of Proactive Maintenance in the Iron and Steel Industry.” Association of Iron and Steel Engineers, Spring Conference, 1992.

Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Strategic Implementation and Cost Benefit of Contamination Control,” Proceedings of the International Fluid Power Applications Conference, March, 1992.

Fitch, J. C. and I.T. Hong, Condition Monitoring, Chapter 13, edited by 3. R. McEwan, Published by Elsevier, 1991.

Fitch, J. C., “Contaminant Monitoring Targets Root Causes of Machinery Problems,” P/PM Technology magazine, Volume 4, Issue 2, March/April, 1991.

Fitch, J. C. and I. T. Hong, “Model of a Fuzzy Logic Expert System For Real-Time Condition Control of A
Hydraulic System,” The Condition Monitoring Journal and 3rd International Conference, London, U.K., October, 1990.

Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Concept and Application of a Portable Contaminant Monitor for Hydraulic Systems,” 9th Aachener Conference on Fluid Power, March 1990, West Germany.

Blok, Peter, Jim C. Fitch, and Kim A. Hodgson. "Measuring Contaminant Levels in the Field (Bestimmung des Olreinheitsgrades on Ort und Stelle)." Olhydraulik und Pneumatik, 34. No. 5. 1990.

Fitch, J. C. and D. Dyer, “Model of a Knowledge-Based Expert System for Real-Time Condition Control of a Hydraulic System,” SAE Paper 891937, International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress and Exposition, 1989.

Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Filter Konnen das Wasser aus Hydraulikol Entfernen,” Olhydraulik und Pneumatik, July, 1989.

Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Filtreren Van Water Uit Hydraulische Olie,” PT Werktuigbouw, April, 1989.

Fitch, J. C., “Fluid Conditioning of Aviation Hydraulic Fluids,” Proceedings, Commercial Aircraft and Helicopter Panel, SAE Committee A-6, Aerospace Fluid Power and Control Technologies, April, 1987.

Fitch, J. C., “Systems and Methods for Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Machinery,” SAE Paper 861308, International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition. Additionally, this paper was selected for and republished in the 1986 SAE TRANSACTIONS.

Fitch, J. C., “Quantifying the Contaminant Tolerance of Hydraulic Systems Using the ‘Contaminant Life Index’,” National Conference On Fluid Power Transactions, 1986.

Fitch, J. C., “Theory, Design, and Performance Characteristics of a Direct-Reading Portable Solid Contaminant Analyzer,” SAE Paper 860738. 1986 Earthmoving Industry Conference. Additionally, this paper was selected for and republished in the 1986 SAE TRANSACTIONS.

Fitch, J. C.; “The Influence of Marketing on the Design of Fluid-Power Products,” The BFPR Journal, October 1982. This article was selected for presentation at the 1981 Annual BFPR Conference.

Fitch, J. C., and E. C. Fitch, “Safety Considerations in Fluid Power Products -- Design Aspects,” The BFPR Journal, July 1979.

Fitch, J. C., “Safety Considerations in Fluid Power Products -- Motivation Aspects,” The BFPR Journal, April, 1979.

Fitch, J. C., “The Heritage of Fluid Power,” The BFPR Journal, January, 1979.

   
   
INVITED LECTURESHIPS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
   

ASIATrib Conference, Kanazawa, Japan – Keynote Address, October, 2006

Chevron-Texaco Sludge and Varnish Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, July, 2006

Lubrication Excellence 2006, Columbus, OH – Keynote Address, May, 2006

ASTM Lubricant Oxidation Symposium, Norfolk, VA, December, 2005

Water Environment Federation Conference (WEFTEC), October, 2005, Washington, D.C.

STLE Conference, Workshop on Condition Monitoring, Las Vegas, May 15 th, 2005

34 th A&M TurboMachinery Symposium, September, 2005, Houston, Texas.

ASTM Oxidation and Testing of Turbine Oils Symposium, D02 Meeting, Norfolk, VA, December, 2005.

EPRI Turbine Generator Users Group Annual Meeting, St. Pete, FL, January, 2005.

EPRI Predictive Maintenance Users Group Annual Meeting, St. Pete, FL, June, 2004.

TAPPI Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, May, 2004

Nuclear Regulatory Inspectors (NRC) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, May, 2004

Rio Tinto Asset Management and Reliability Conference, Denver, CO, September 2003

EPRI/NMAC Lubrication and Bearing Workshop, Mystic, Conn., June 2003

IDCON, Predictive Maintenance Conference, Raleigh, NC, Oct. 2002

ACSIM 2002 Conference, Cairns, Australia, Keynote address, September, 2002

Caterpillar, SOS Dealer Conference, Peoria, IL, Sept 2002

EPRI, Predictive Maintenance Users Group, Myrtle Beach, SC, Apr 2002

FOMIS Outage Control Conference, Scientech, Clearwater, FL, Aug 2002

STLE Central Illinois Section Meeting, Mar 2002

World-Wide Contamination Control Conference—Caterpillar, Peoria, IL, Keynote speaker, Mar 2002

EPRI Lubrication and Bearing Workshop, Durham, NC, Jan., 2002

International Paper Annual Maintenance Conference, Shreveport, LA, Jul 2001.

ExxonMobil Lubrication Conference, Atlanta, GA, FEB, 2001

Practicing Oil Analysis, International Conference & Exhibition, Tulsa, OK, Oct, 2000

CSI, Emerson Electric, Reliability Week Conference, Atlanta, GA, October, 2000

International Standards Organization, Plenary Presentation, TC108/SC5, Nanjing, China, Aug. 2000

Mobil Oil Lubrication Conference, Boston, MA, July 2000

International Paper Maintenance Conference, Atlanta, GA, Jun 2000

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Conference, July 2000

WearCheck International Annual Meeting, France, July 2000

Exxon Lubrication Conference, New Orleans, May 2000

ASTM Hydraulic Failure Symposium, Lake Tahoe, CA, Dec. 1999

Practicing Oil Analysis, International Conference & Exhibition, Tulsa, OK, Oct, 1999

EXXON Lubrication Conference, Orlando, June 1999

EXXON Advance Lubrication Training Symposium, Houston, June 1999

International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, Wales, April 1999.

STLE Condition Monitoring Seminar, Swansea, Wales, April 1999.

Oklahoma Predictive Maintenance Users Group, Stillwater (OSU), OK, Jan 1999

EXXON Lubrication Conference, Las Vegas, October 1997.

EXXON Lubrication Conference, Lake Tahoe, June 1998.

EXXON Lubrication Conference, New Orleans, March 1998.

EXXON Lubrication Conference, Richmond, Virginia, October 1998.

EXXON Lubrication Conference, Minocqua, WI September 1997

Technology Showcase, Joint Oil Analysis Program U.S. D.O.D., Mobile, AL, May 1998.

ENTERACT ‘98, Cincinnati, OH, May 1998.

Maintenance 2000, World Mining Conference, Tucson, AZ, April 1998.

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 1998.

CSI Reliability Week, Nashville, TN, October 1998.

Oil Analysis I and II, Predict Engineering, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 1998.

Mobil Oil Lubrication Conference, Maine, May 1998.

DMSI Predictive Maintenance Conference, Vancouver, B.C., May 1998.

EXXON, Lubrication Conference, Maine, June 1997.

DMSI Predictive Maintenance Conference, May, 1997.

Enteract '97, Cincinnati, OH, April, 1997.

Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association, Winter Meeting, February 1995, Orlando, FL.

Tribology Society Of India, Principal Speaker, Bombay and New Delhi, September, 1995.

JOAP Condition Monitoring International Conference, Pensacola, Florida, November, 1994.

Predictive Maintenance National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November, 1994.

Courses on Oil Analysis, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, South Africa, October, 1994, November, 1995

International Conference On Condition Monitoring, Swansea, Wales, UK, March, 1994.

Symposium On Proactive Maintenance, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December, 1993.

Enteract '93, Cincinnati, Ohio, September, 1993.

4th International Conference On Profitable Condition Monitoring, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, December, 1992 (Speaker, Session Chairman, Member of Organizing Committee).

1992 Predictive Maintenance Indaba, Johannesburg, South Africa, September, 1992 (Keynote speaker).

Sixteenth Annual Meeting And Conference, Vibration Institute, Williamsburg, VA, June, 1992.

Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Technology, National Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, September, 1989.

International Off-Highway And Powerplant Congress And Exposition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September, 1989.

Japan Automotive Parts Industry Association (Japia) Conference, Tokyo, Japan, August 1989.

Nato/Econosto Lecture On Contamination Control Technologies, Rotterdam, Netherlands, March, 1989.

Joint International Fluid Power Applications Conference & National Conference On Fluid Power, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1988.

National Sae A-6 Aerospace Fluid Power And Control Technologies Conference, Destin, Florida, April, 1987.

International Off-Highway And Power Plant Congress, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September, 1986.

National Congress On Fluid Power, Detroit, Michigan, May, 1986.

National Earthmoving Industry Congress, Peoria, Illinois, April, 1986.

   
   
TRAINING AND SEMINARS
   

Public Courses. Have trained thousands of people in seminars at public venues (2-4 days in length) in more than 20 countries throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Private Courses. Have given private seminars (2-4 days in length) to NASA (Langley AFB), Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin, NorthStar Steel, Holcim Cement, CTC Analytical, Weyerhaeuser, Eli Lilly, Pacific Gas and Electric, Champion International, ALCAN, TXU (4 times), Houston Lighting and Power (7 times), Seigler Coal, Canfor, Norske, Schematic Approach, Southern California Edison, Seminole Electric, Exelon, Ontario Power Generation, ARCO, AMZOIL, Great River Energy, American Crystal Sugar, WearCheck International, Pharmacia, International Paper (multiple locations), American Electric Power., Temple Inland, ExxonMobil, Equistar, Eaton Corporation, Columbia Transmission, Equistar Chemical, Hercules Chemical, Southern Company, West Star Energy, Tennessee Valley Authority, Deere & Co, Peabody Coal, Cargill Salt, Cargill Excel, Staley, Campbell Soup, Dynergy, Florida Power. Detroit Edison, OPG, J.R. Simplot, Clopay, EEI, ISOPur, Allegheny Power, Dupont, Electric Boat, Progress Energy, Novelis Corporation, Donaldson Corp., Toyota Motor, Cytec Corp.
   
   
EDUCATION
   

Georgia Institute of Technology, BIE, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 1978.

University of Tulsa, MBA, Business Administration, 1981.

   
     
PERSONAL
   

Born November 18, 1954
Married, four children
Eagle Scout

   
     
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