AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURES


The initial draft for this oil was submitted to American industry for comment in 1994, with a proposed implementation date of 1 January 1996, although it is now understood that this will be delayed by twelve months. The proposal covers OW, SW and 10W grades, and the purpose of the new specification is to achieve the more stringent requirements for fuel economy and emissions. Fuel economy improvements can be achieved by the use of low viscosity basestocks, which reduce frictional losses in the engine. However, the lower the viscosity of a base oil of a given composition, the higher the volatility, which is the opposite to what is required when endeavouring also to meet low emission requirements. Suitable basestocks conforming to the volatility requirements can only be obtained by ensuring that the predominant molecular species and sizes are present by careful and selective processing during the refining stages. Such basestocks will therefore be more costly to produce.


Current industry concerns over this new proposal include, for example, the tight time table, the


general availability of base oils meeting the volatility requirements, and whether or not the consumer will be willing to meet the increased costs involved.


New additive systems are also required which are not only compatible with these basestocks, but which also achieve the required performance levels. The use of lower viscosity oils places even greater demands upon the additive systems, since the natural hydrodynamic lubrication effect is reduced. Also, oil drainage from the cylinder walls is more rapid after stopping the engine, leaving Jess of an retained oil film on the working surfaces. Both these effects would normally result in increased wear rates, were it not for the benefits of improved additives which provide adequate lubrication under these marginal conditions.


This matter has been an issue of great contention at the recent ILMA convention since a sizeable minority is questioning the cost benefit analysis. LUBE will be reporting further in the next issue.


David Margaroni


ILSAC GF·2 ANew


Passenger Car Motor Oil With


Environmental Benefits


LUBRICANTS BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETS COURSES AT THE COLLEGE OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES, OXFORD


CPS COLLABORATION WITH BLF


As announced at The British Lubricants Federation Conference in September, CPS is now collaborating with BLF in the provision of training courses. The aim is to produce a 'fine-tuned ', relevant Competence-Based Diploma in Lubricants Business Management.


DIPLOMA IN LUBRICANTS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT


This Diploma can be achieved with 30-35 days' face to face training, plus examinations and a company selected project thesis. It will be ideal for new graduates and engineers, or those growing in responsibility. The Diploma's individual modules are the short courses shown here. Candidates can start this year, and take (say) two weeks per year to complete the qualification. The Diploma is validated by the Oxford University Delegacy of Examinations.


Naturally, it is also possible to attend the individual programmes as training events, without progressing to a Diploma.


THE COLLEGE OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES


The College of Petroleum and Energy Studies (CPS) is an independent organisation providing management, economics and business training programmes to the international oil, gas, petrochemical and lubricant industries. Founded in 1982, CPS has since achieved a position of world leadership, with delegates from 130 countries and over 2500 organisations attending its programmes. Courses and specially tailored programmes have also been presented overseas in 30 countries.


FURTHER INFORMATION


The Registrar The College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Sun Alliance House New Inn Hall Street Oxford OX1 2QD United Kingdom


Tel : (+44) 1865 250521 Telex: 838950 COLPET G Fax: (+44) 1865 791474


THE SHORT COURSES/DIPLOMA MODULES -1995


RETAIL AND INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS MARKETING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES- A WORKSHOP Code: SP2


THE INTERNATIONAL LUBRICANTS BUSINESS- MARKETS AND ECONOMICS Code: SP4


14 - 16 November 1995 6 - 1 0 November 1995


SYNTHETIC AND VHVI-BASED LUBRICANTS - MARKET SEGMENTATION AND PRICE-PERFORMANCE ECONOMICS Code: SP5


THE METALWORKING FLUIDS BUSINESS- MARKETS, APPLICATIONS, SERVICING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Code: SP6


LUBRICANTS TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS Code: SP7


4 - 6 December 1995


28 - 30 November 1995 30 October - 3 November 1995


LUBRICANTS- ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, WASTE OIL RECOVERY AND RECYCLABILITY Code: SP8


THE LUBE OIL REFINERY- SPECIALITY PRODUCTS AND DOWNSTREAM MARKETS Code: SP9


21 - 23 November 1995


4 - 8 December 1995 CPS95054


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