Alternative Lubricants
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NewsSilverstream signs MoU with Hyundai Marine Solution as demand continues
Silverstream Technologies patented air lubrication system has added another major player to its growing list of top tier clients, HD Hyundai Marine Solution
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NewsFuel Flexibility Benefits of New Oil
Chevron Marine Products has released a White Paper that outlines how four-stroke engine operators can benefit from the versatility offered by a new lubricating oil.
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NewsWhitepaper highlights the vital role of hydrogen
New research highlights the vital role that hydrogen-based fuels will play in decarbonising shipping into the future.
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NewsCastrol begins global rollout of new Cat II cylinder oil
Castrol has begun to make its new marine cylinder oil – Castrol Cyltech 40 XDC (eXtra Deposit Control) – available across key shipping hubs in South Korea, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan. The lubricant supplier plans to expand supply globally this year.
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NewsLubricants for 2-stroke methanol engines gaining service experience
Newly developed 40 BN lubricants will gain service experience with the growing uptake of methanol dual-fuel 2-stroke engines.
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NewsOperating experience is vital, says ExxonMobil
Lube oil developers face many unknown factors as they develop suitable oils for ammonia-fuelled engines, according to Willie Givens, Marine Technology Solutions Principal at ExxonMobil.
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NewsKey Steps to Delivering Effective Engine Lubrication
Serge Dal Farra, Lubmarine Marketing Manager, outlines 3 steps towards an effective engine lubrication strategy including selecting the right engine oil, proper monitoring, and engineer support.
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NewsCorrosion and compatibility: the real test for Lubrizol
For lube oil developers, two factors stand out when it comes to planning for ammonia-fuelled engines: corrosion and compatibility. For additive supplier Lubrizol, both have been subjected to rigorous review and testing. Steel after exposure to ammonia Source: Lubrizol Testing demonstrating corrosive effect of ammonia on metals ...
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NewsLube oil is an engine component, says WinGD
How an engine will be lubricated is just as important as any other design detail when developing new dual-fuel engines, Dr Bartosz Rozmyslowicz, WinGD’s Senior Expert, Fuels and Lubricants, tells The Motorship
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NewsChevron white paper assesses future cylinder oil needs
Ship operators will need thermally resilient, low-ash formulations and high cleaning performance from cylinder oils as they begin to use more advanced engines and new fuels, according to a new white paper published by Chevron Marine Lubricants.
