Ship&Offshore | Issue GreenTech/2022
What decarbonisation means for cylinder oils
A new report from Chevron Marine Lubricants assesses the implications for future formulation of cylinder oils from emerging engine designs and increasing use of sustainable fuels. The White Paper titled ‘The Future of Marine Two-Stroke Engine Lubrication’ drew on input from engine designers, MAN Energy Solutions and WinGD, as well as the International Council on Combustion Engines, CIMAC. The white paper concluded that ship operators will need to prioritise thermal resilience, low ash formulation, and high cleaning performance when they choose cylinder oils in future....