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Low Sulphur Fuels inA Post-ECA WorldMarine Tribology Conference, NaplesMay 2010Luca Gaggero / John Smythe

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Contents

• Marpol Annexe VI and ECA

• The potential spread of ECA

• Lubricant implications of ECA

• The case for 40 BN cylinder lubricants

• An operational solution


MARPOL Annexe VI

• MARPOL Annexe VI entered into force in May 2005• Fuel oil sulphur content limited to 1.5 mass % within ECA

• The first ECA came into effect in the Baltic Sea in 2006• The second ECA, North Sea and English Channel came in 2007


4.5% S (HFO) 4.5% S (HFO) 3.50% S(HFO) 3.50% S(HFO) 0.50% S(HFO)0.50% S(HFO)

1.5% S (LSF) 1.0% S (LSF) 1.5% S (LSF) 1.0% S (LSF) 0.10%S (LSF)0.10%S (LSF)

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than 2018than 2018

NOX TIER II (14,4 g/kwh)NOX TIER II (14,4 g/kwh)

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NOX TIER III (3,4 g/kwh)NOX TIER III (3,4 g/kwh)

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IMO EMISSION OUTCOME


Global Influence of MARPOL Annexe VI

• The perceived benefits of emission control areas is being seen by numerous organisations around the world.• The US and Canada have proposed, a 200 mile EPA with effect

from 2012

• European Union

• Japan

• Singapore

• Australia

• It is believed these areas will be declared ECA by 2015

• This would leave vessel operators with a world of ECA…


Global ECA in 2015?


Impact of ECA on Vessel Operation

• ECA introduction of LSFO has lead to OEM recommendations for lubrication

Fuel Sulphur, % Cylinder Oil BN Feed Rate Recommendation >1.5 70 Normal Ok <1.5 40 Normal Ok <1.5 70 Normal Not Ok

1 – 1.5 70 Reduced Ok <1 70 Reduced Not Ok <2 40 Normal Ok with hardware

upgrade <3 40 Increased Ok with hardware

upgrade Typical OEM recommendation

• Guidelines suggest for short trips into a ECA, conventional 70 BN cylinder oil at reduced feed rate may be used with LSFO for up to one week


Cylinder Lubricant Performance Requirements

Physical Aspects

• Control adhesive wear • Preventing metal to metal contact at the piston ring cylinder liner

interface

• Provide stable oil film between ring and liner

• Maintain good gas seal between ring and piston grooves

Chemical Aspects

• Control deposit formation

• Control corrosive wear• Neutralise acidic products of combustion


Neutralisation Chemistry

• At combustion temperatures around 1600ºC, sulphur in fuel is completely oxidised.

S + O2 → SO2

• At lower temperatures between 900ºC and 1050ºC, further oxidation occurs.

2 SO2 + O2→ 2 SO3(Slow reaction rate, less than 3% conversion)

• Sulphur trioxide forms sulphuric acid in contact with water on the oil film.

SO3 + H2O→ H2SO4• This acid must be neutralised to prevent corrosion

H2SO4 + CaCO3 → CaSO4 + CO2 + H2O


OEMs Have Minimum Cylinder Oil Feed Rates

H2SO4 + CaCO3 → CaSO4 + CO2 + H2O• For extended LSFO operation a 40 BN cylinder lubricant is required

ACC Algorithm 40 BN versus 70 BN Cylinder Oils

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Developing a 40 BN Cylinder Oil - Methodology

Develop Formulation

Screener Testing – Bench tests

Screener Testing – Engine test

Field Testing

• Reference oils are used in comparative testing, to ensure candidate technology meets the minimum requirements.• Commercially available oils carrying OEM approvals


Bench Screening Tests

• pressure Differential Scanning Calorimeter (pDSC)- static flow

• Induction time (min) measured for sample heated from 50°C to

210°C in an air atmosphere at 40°C min-1 rate and held at 210°C,

100 psi pressure, zero flow.

• High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)

• High temperature HFRR rig test screener method used to evaluate

scuffing performance of oils

• Onset of scuffing correlates to minimum friction coefficient.

• Komatsu hot tube test (KHTT)

• Profile of merit rating over temperature range 310°C - 330°C.


Engine Testing

• Bolnes two-stroke crosshead engine test, evaluates

• Corrosive & mechanical wear control of lubricant in an engine

• Deposit control of lubricant in an engine

• 96 hrs

• Feed rate

• 0.7 g/kWh (low sulphur fuel oil)


Screening Test Results


Engine Test Results I

Bolnes Liner Wear: Maximum & Average

Infineum 40 BN Technology


Engine Test Results IIBolnes Ring Wear:

Total Weight Loss & Top Ring Weight Loss & Total Gap Increase

Infineum 40 BN Technology


Conclusions

• MARPOL Annexe VI introduced ECA and the associated restrictions on vessel operators choices

• The perceived benefits of ECA are likely to see an increase of these areas around the world

• Vessel operators will require the correct lubricants wherever they operate

• An additive technology has been developed to enable wider availability of 40 BN cylinder lubricant

• This technology provides a REACH compliant alternative to current products


Finally

• If the major international oil companies already have approved 40 BN cylinder oils, why are any more required?


Thank you for your attention


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