About the Author
Ivan N. Sheffield, Director of Filtration, Des-Case, has specialized in filtration technology for hydraulic systems since 1984. He regularly shares his expertise in contamination issues, oil analysis and new filtration technologies in global forums and leading industry trade publications. He is an active member in key organizations that support performance improvement and industry issues, including the National Fluid Power Association, Society of Automotive Engineers, and standard development committees for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), including ISO TC131-Fluid Power Systems, where he serves as Vice-Chairman and ISO TC/131/SC6 – Contamination Control where he is the Chairman. His work includes leadership in WG1-Sampling Contamination Analysis and Reporting, WG2-Filter and Separator Evaluation. He currently serves on the US Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC/131.
Ivan has a BS degree in Applied Science, and has certification with International Council for Machinery Lubrication