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Lubricant testing for marine diesel engines

Monitoring, control and management of the operating condition of lubricating oils in equipment such as marine diesel engines, generators, turbines and gearboxes is an essential part of the day to day maintenance routines employed by plant and facilities managers around the world.

This section outlines further information related to lubricant testing for marine diesel engines & the professional management of on-site lubrication and highlights specific areas where increased lubrication maintenance awareness can help improve operating productivity and reduce maintenance related costs.

The following topics are covered:

• Black Paint in medium speed marine diesel engines
• Cool and Clean - maintaining engine bearings
• Grease - its role in the lubrication of bearings
• O Rings
• Testing lubricating oil
• Water in Lubricating Oil
• Total Acid Number (TAN) Testing in lubricating oils
• The Well Travelled Engine - engine wear & lubrication
• Total Base Number lubricant testing
• Total Base Number in marine diesel engines
• Hydrox Sterntube Oils
• Emulsifiable Sterntube Lubricants