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1000-0099B - en (5) Oil Parameter
1000-0099B - en (5) Oil Parameter
1000-0099B - en (5) Oil Parameter
Technical Instruction
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Purpose.................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Additional information.......................................................................................................... 2
3.1 Brief Instruction.................................................................................................................... 2
4 Analysis programme - limit / alarm values ......................................................................... 3
4.1 Oil condition......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Contaminants ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Metallic elements................................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Oil additive elements ........................................................................................................... 5
5 Interpretation of used oil values and measures based on them ...................................... 6
5.1 Oil condition characteristics................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Impurities ............................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Metallic elements................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 Additive elements ................................................................................................................ 8
6 Used oil reports..................................................................................................................... 8
7 Documentation for used oil analyses ................................................................................. 8
8 Revision code...................................................................................................................... 10
NOTE
Observance of the conditions of this technical instruction and performance of
the activities described therein is the basis of safe and efficient plant
operation.
Non-observance of the conditions of this technical instruction and/or non-performance of the
prescribed activities or any departure from the prescribed activities may result in the loss of
guarantee rights.
The activities and conditions defined in this technical instruction shall be performed and/or
observed by the plant operator. This shall not apply if this technical instruction is expressly
allocated to the area of responsibility of INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG or a contractual
agreement between the operator and INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OGprovides for a
different arrangement.
1 Scope
This Technical Instruction (TA) applies to the following Jenbacher Gas Engines:
• Type 2 engines
• Type 3 engines
• Type 4 engines
• Type 6 engines
• Type 9 engines
2 Purpose
This technical instruction (TA) gives directions on the oil care for Jenbacher Gas Engines.
3 Additional information
The INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG colour code and the actions derived from it only apply to the
INNIO Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG oil monitoring programme. Third-party laboratories may possibly use
the same traffic light colours but not the same derived necessary actions. Third party laboratories may be
used. The scope of the analysis, evaluation of the data and the measures based on these recommended
by third party laboratories, however, do not necessarily comply with the Jenbacher guidelines.
Evaluation of the used oil analyses and the measures to be derived from them must be carried out by the
person responsible in accordance with Jenbacher guidelines, see chapter ⇨ Analysis programme - limit /
alarm values and chapter ⇨ Interpretation of used oil values and measures based on them.
Relevant documents:
TA 1000-0099C - Procedure for testing the plant-specific oil service life
TA 1000-0300 - Fuel gas and combustion air requirements
TA 1000-1108 - Lubricating oils Type 9 engines
TA 1000-1109 - Lubricating oil for type 2, 3, 4 and 6 Jenbacher gas engines
The limit values in this TA are designed for continuous oil ageing due to use, where the oil is completely
changed when a limit value is reached.
Continuous oil refreshing (oil sweetening) or partial oil changes are not permitted for Jenbacher engines.
When refreshing the oil, part of the oil is removed several times during an oil interval and fresh oil is
added.
During a partial oil change, a larger quantity of oil is drained once during an oil interval, and fresh oil is
added.
Refreshing the oil (oil sweetening) or partial oil changes are procedures to artificially maintain the oil at a
desired ageing condition or delay the oil change until the desired time. Some used oil testing laboratories
even recommend this procedure to their customers.
Even if these procedures to keep the oil at the desired ageing condition are feasible from a technical point
of view, they are not permissible for Jenbacher engines.
Explanation:
• Oil consumption can no longer be determined as an indication of engine condition. The oil
consumption arising from combustion is a contractually guaranteed value and must be available for
checking at all times.
• Limit values for wear elements or impurities can no longer be checked. Refreshing the oil (oil
sweetening) or a partial oil change dilutes the wear elements or impurities to an unknown extent.
Conclusions can no longer be drawn about the engine condition or impurities in the oil.
For the Jenbacher N Oil 40 and Jenbacher S Oil 40 oil extended limit values apply. These are shown
separately in the tables below.
More information on Jenbacher N Oil 40, Jenbacher S Oil 40 and product data sheets are available at
www.innio.com/engineoil .
Use Jenbacher N Oil 40 and Jenbacher S Oil 40 according to the fuel gas class specified in TA
1000-1109 .
Parameters and alarm levels apply to wear elements and corrosion elements. These alarm levels are not
applicable when bypass filters are used.
4.2 Contaminants
Information
Program Unit Standard Limit value for Guideline Oil Engine Gas
point limit value Jenbacher N Oil 40 /
Jenbacher S Oil 40
Sodium (Na) ppm ≥ 20 ≥ 20 ASTM D5185 x
Potassium ppm ≥ 20 ≥ 20 ASTM D5185 x
(Ka)
Glycol % by weight ≥ 0.02 ≥ 0.02 ASTM D7922 x
Water % by weight ≥ 0.2 ≥ 0.2 ASTM x
D6304C
Silicon (Si) ppm ≥ 20 ≥ 20 ASTM D5185 x
(Class A) (Class A)
Silicon (Si) ppm ≥ 200 ≥ 200 ASTM D5185 x x
(Class B, C) (Class B, C)
Sulphur (S) ppm monitor monitor ASTM D2622 x
Chlorine ppm monitor monitor ASTM D2622 x
Information
Program Unit Standard Limit value for Guideline Oil Engine Gas
point limit value Jenbacher N Oil 40 /
Jenbacher S Oil 40
Magnesium ppm monitor monitor ASTM D5185 x
(Mg)
Viscosity ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed.
Viscosity is a measure of the fluidity of lubricating oil and is temperature-dependent. Viscosity increases
as a result of thermal loading and ageing of the oil.
Oxidation ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed.
Ageing
Oil oxidation is due to the lubricating oil reacting with oxidised combustion products. Oxidation increases
during usage. Oxidation products can contribute to the formation of organic acids, so that corrosion
cannot be ruled out. Heavily aged oils may cause more pronounced deposits on the pistons and cylinder
liners.
Nitration ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed.
Oil nitration is due to the lubricating oil reacting with oxides of nitrogen. Nitration increases during usage.
There is a danger of the formation of corrosive reaction products.
Base number ➢ If the limit value has been reached or undershot, the oil must be changed.
The base number (BN, TBN) denotes the alkaline reserve of the lubricating oil, and characterises its
chemical neutralising capacity. The alkaline reserve of the lubricating oil is constantly reduced with
continued usage due to its reaction with acids. A rapid reduction in the total base number is to be
expected when operating with contaminated fuel gases (biogases, sewage gases or landfill gases).
Acid number ➢ If the limit value has been reached exceeded, the oil must be changed.
TAN, AN
Oxidation and nitration processes can lead to the formation of weak organic acids which are only partially
neutralised by the basic reserve of the lubricating oil. The TAN increases during usage. A sharp increase
in the acid number is to be expected when operating with contaminated fuel gases (biogases, sewage
gases or landfill gases).
ipH value ➢ If the limit value has been reached or undershot, the oil must be changed.
Determination of the ipH value is absolutely essential when using non-natural gas as fuel gas. The
presence of acids in these fuel gases before combustion cannot be ruled out, even if the BN value has
not yet reached its limit. The ipH value decreases steadily during usage.
Soot ➢ If the limit value has been reached, the oil must be changed.
Experience has shown that gas engines do not form soot. However, soot formation cannot be ruled out
on more recent engine versions. The soot content of the oil must therefore be routinely checked.
5.2 Impurities
Sodium ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed and the
cooling system checked for leaks.
Sodium is a typical element in cooling water corrosion protection additives. An increase in the sodium
content of used oil indicates contamination with cooling water. In many instances no water can be proved
in the oil despite a high sodium content.
Potassium ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed and the
cooling system checked for leaks.
Potassium is a typical element in cooling water corrosion protection additives. An increase in the
potassium content of used oil indicates contamination with cooling water.
Potassium is a possible impurity in wood gas, which is sometimes used as a fuel. If potassium is
suspected in the fuel gas, no limit value applies.
Glycol ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed and the cooling
system checked for leaks.
If coolants with antifreeze products are used, glycol is an indicator of cooling water leaks. Glycol is
incompatible with mineral oil and reacts with the additives in lubricating oil to form sludge. This severely
impairs the lubricity of the oil.
Water ➢ If the limit value has been reached or exceeded, the oil must be changed and the cooling
system checked for leaks.
It is essential to check whether uncontrolled condensation processes are occurring in the lubricating oil
system or whether the oil is being incorrectly stored.
Water contained in the oil of a gas engine generally leads to the formation of an emulsion, which reduces
the overall usefulness of the oil. Water in the oil leads in particular to increased wear and corrosion.
Silicon (fuel gas classes A, B and C) ➢ If the limit value has been reached, the oil must be
changed and the air filters inspected or replaced.
• Fuel gas class A and B ➢ dust:
If class A fuel gas is used, silicon in the oil is due to dust in the combustion air. Dust consists of relatively
large silicon particles and causes severe wear.
• Fuel gas classes B and C ➢ Siloxanes:
Siloxanes are organic compounds produced when class B or C fuel gases are used. The increased
silicon content in the gas results in heavier deposits in the combustion chamber, which in turn can cause
increased wear to pistons, rings and cylinder liners. Increased exhaust valve wear is also known as a
consequence of the silicon content of the fuel gas. It is possible to establish whether the silicon found in
the oil will cause damage in a particular case by determining the operational value, SiB, as described in
TA 1000-0300.
Metallic elements ➢ If the alarm level is reached, contact your Technical Service Hotline and
change the oil.
Metallic elements are introduced into oil due to abrasion and/or corrosion. Particularly in the first oil filling
after starting up or overhauling the engine, metallic element levels can be increased as a result of the
engine running-in procedure.
To what extent there is a normal or abnormal engine condition can only be determined by assessing the
analysis trends.
You can find out the necessary measures via the Technical Service Hotline.
8 Revision code
Revision history
Index Date Description / Revision summary Expert
Checked by
10 29.04.2021 Neues Öl: Jenbacher S Oil 40 hinzugefügt (Korrektur der Pearson L.
Schmieröltabellen) / New oil: Jenbacher S Oil 40 added Waldron P.
(Correction of lubricating oil tables)
9 26.11.2020 Neues Öl: Jenbacher N Oil 40 hinzugefügt / New oil: Pearson L.
Jenbacher N Oil 40 added Waldron P.
Grenzwerte angepasst / Limits adpated
8 28.02.2020 Kapitel 3 und 4 überarbeitet / Chapter 3 and 4 revised Chvatal S.
Ölgrenzwerte für Viskosität an ein fixes Limit angepasst; Waldron P.
Verunreinigung des Kühlwassers angepasst / Oil limits for
viscosity adapted to a fixed limit; contamination of cooling
water adapted
7 30.04.2019 GE durch INNIO ersetzt / GE replaced by INNIO Opoku
Pichler R.
6 26.05.2015 Ergänzung „Klassifizierung – Potenzieller Kunde“ / Additional Bilek
„Classification - Prospective Customers“ Kelly
5 05.11.2014 Hinweis zur Einhaltung der Bedingungen / Information on Bilek
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