INSIGHT From Infineum International Limited The latest specification updates
The combination of PC-11, dexos1™ and ILSAC GF-6 alone is placing an enormous strain on industry resources to meet all the requirements for engines in the 2016-2018 timeframe.
When you add in the complexity of new viscosity grades, new base stocks, lack of BOI/VGRA guidelines and oils that will not be back serviceable, the challenge is great for all stakeholders.
Steve Haffner, Infineum Crankcase Market Manager, brings us the latest updates on these North American lubricant specification developments on Infineum Insight.
Read Article > Investigating low speed pre-ignition
Market demand and, in many regions, legislation are driving OEMs to find ways to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions across their vehicle fleet. The downsizing of gasoline engines is one simple yet effective method that can be used to help achieve these goals.
Downsized gasoline engines can operate at low speeds and have been known to exhibit disruptive abnormal combustion, such as knocking and a new phenomenon known as low speed pre-ignition or LSPI.
We examine the fundamental issues of LSPI and explore the need for a meaningful lubricant test.
Read Article > Influencing oil degradation
As engine oil technology has advanced to meet growing demands for extended drain, enhanced protection and fuel economy, it has become increasingly difficult to understand oil degradation mechanisms. What’s more, the introduction of novel additive chemistries, and the highly complex conditions oils encounter throughout their time in today’s engines, has complicated matters even further.
David Coultas, Infineum Lubricants Technologist, highlights some of the work being undertaken to better understand the complex mechanisms involved in determining just when the engine oil has reached its condemnation point.
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Below are summaries of articles published in Infineum Insight, the online magazine for the fuels and lubricants additives industry. Click through to read the full article.
Ursula Thakkar
Trimming costs comes with hidden expense
It is quite astonishing to think that almost 80% of global trade is carried by sea. However, in recent years the downturn in the global economy has reduced the demand for seaborne shipments and this has come at a time when operating costs are high – putting the entire value chain under extreme pressure.
Increased operating costs and stringent environmental regulations, at a time of reduced demand for cargo transportation, have put extreme pressure on the shipping industry. John Smythe, Infineum Technical Advisor Marine and Large Engine Lubricants, explains some of the adverse effects cost saving measures have on engine hardware and how advanced marine cylinder oils can help to control and prevent the issues.
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