Cylinder condition has become a critical operational parameter in two-stroke marine engines. The combination of new fuel types, stricter regulations, and varying engine loads requires smarter ...

As new fuels emerge in the maritime sector, new challenges emerge to keep machinery lubricated and maintained properly. Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most ...

As you wouldexpect, there are several areas within an engine where frictional losses are created, at the very minimum. Also consistent with conventional wisdom is the fact they are unavoidable and can ...

Examples of the main engine components on which vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are working to reduce friction components include the following (Truett 2013): Smaller, low friction bearings: ...

In the second half of 2015, Maersk Fluid Technology introduced a new version of its cylinder oil ‘Blending-On-Board’ (BOB) system, targeting medium-sized 2-stroke propulsion engines with a cylinder ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

In the United States heavy duty trucking lubricants market, the drive for energy efficiency is influencing a transition from SAE 15w-40 diesel engine oils to those with lower viscosity grades such as ...

Oil is a vital component for engines of all types. Not only is it responsible for providing lubrication to numerous moving interior parts, but it also helps prevent friction and the development of ...

The majority of global shipping companies are practicing slow steaming operations in view of the overcapacity of shipping on profitable trade routes, and depressed freight rates. When the main ...