Early experience of effects of LSFO and VLSFO on cylinder condition

Figure 1: The influence of cylinder lubrication oil feed rate and BN additives on the wear of piston rings and cylinder liner.

Rathesan Ravendran, Technology and Innovation Specialist at Hans Jensen Lubricators offers his perspective on the effects of the IMO 2020 fuel changeover.

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