Additive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuelsadditive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuels July 10
Additive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuelsadditive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuels July 10
Additive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuelsadditive Solutions For Low Sulphur Fuels July 10
Operational Issues
Caused by the Use of
Low Sulphur Fuel
Agenda
Introduction
Stability of Heavy Fuel oil (HFO)
Compatibility of HFO / Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Lubricity of MGO
Stability of MGO
Discussion
EU Directive 2005/33/EC
Function of a Stabiliser:
Simulate natural resins that
have been removed by
secondary refining which
keep the asphaltenes
emulsified.
Function of a Dispersant:
Re-emulsify the existing
agglomerations - clean up
effect, make good fuel
from sludge.
0 min
1 min
2 min
3 min
4 min
Without additive
5 min
6 min
0 min
60 min
With Octamar
BT-8 Plus
Mixing
Column
100% HFO
100% MGO
To Engine
MGO Tank
25C
Separability Number
Sample
TSP
No
Additive
100ppm Octamar
BT-8 Plus
HFO
0.10
10.65
0.18
70%HFO
30%MGO
0.10
10.63
0.25
65%HFO
35%MGO
0.27
12.90
0.31
60%HFO
40%MGO
0.32
13.02
0.43
Untreated
asphaltenes
Treated
asphaltenes
Octamar BT-8
Octamar BT-25
Typical Properties
Appearance clear, reddish-black liquid
Density ...............1010 kg/m3 at 15C
Flash point..> 61C
Typical Properties
Appearance dark, brownish liquid
Density ................870 kg/m3 at 15C
Flash point.....> 62C
Typical Properties
Appearance .dark, brownish liquid
Density .......................930 kg/m3 at 15C
Flash point....> 61C
Application
A unique product for stability &
combustion improvement in bunker
fuel driven marine diesel engines.
Application
A unique product for stability
improvement & sludge reduction in
bunker fuel driven marine diesel
engines.
Application
A unique product for sludge reduction,
stability and combustion improvements
as well as fuel savings in bunker fuel
driven marine diesel engines
Lubricity of MGO
What is Lubricity?
Potential solutions:
Increase sulphur levels
Less hydroprocessing - not possible for high sulphur crudes
improved pump metallurgy - increased cost to FIE
manufacturers and many old pumps already in the field
use of lubricity additives - preferred choice
Rating Components
Lubricity Specifications
Upper
specimen
Lower Specimen
Lubricity Additive
Lower Specimen
50
100
500ppm Sulphur
50ppm Sulphur
150
200
350ppm Sulphur
10ppm Sulphur
250
Octamar LI 5
Typical Properties
Appearance .Yellow liquid
Density ...................................910 kg/m3 at 15C
Viscosity....16 cSt at 40C
Pour point- 12C
Flash point.......> 100C
Dosage Rate
1 : 10,000
Application
A proven product for lubricity improvement of
marine diesel fuel and marine gas oil
Conclusions
Octamar LI 5 demonstrates the following at recommended treat rates :
restore the natural lubricity of distillate fuel oils that has been reduced in
the process of removing sulphur.
reduce wear of fuel pumps and fuel injection equipment when operating
with fuels of low intrinsic lubricity.
performance in the stringent Bosch pump rig lubricity test
excellent response in the High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)
bench test
protection against corrosion
absence of interaction with engine lubricants
complete compatibility with engine materials and fuel system.
Summary
Laboratory tests have proven that not all fuels with < 0.05%
sulphur will fail ISO 8217 limit of 520m.
Tests also prove that lubricity and sulphur content do not directly
correlate.
Can marine fuels with >0.05% fail the test?
Based on automotive experience it is assumed that max WSD of
520m will provide sufficient engine protection.
In view of the severe conditions in a large bore marine diesel
engine with regard to fuel pumps (in-line, rotary, reciprocating,
common rail) & injectors, in order to ensure complete engine
protection the proposed limit for WSD may need lowering.
Alternatively use of an established and proven lubricity improver
will provide engine protection from wear and corrosion even when
using ultra low sulphur distillate fuels.
Stability of MGO
Basefuel
Basefuel + Stabiliser
12
10
8
3
6
4
2
0
10-15=Poor;
Unaged
base fuel
Aged
base fuel
MARINE
HEATING
REFINERY
PERFORMANCE
POWER
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