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The implementation of a Proactive Strategy with OLIPES will generate the following benefits in your fleet:
An increase in:
• Reliability.
• Operational safety through the prevention of catastrophic breakdowns.
• Availability, by increasing reliability and improving the planning of the procedures.
A reduction in:
• Production losses due to interruption arising from breakdowns.
• Lubricant costs, by streamlining stock and using fewer consumables.
• Labour, in relation to lubrication and maintenance tasks.
• Repair costs, due to the early detection of issues.
• Materials and spare parts, by extending the service life of the machinery.
• Capital immobilised in spare parts, by predicting the remaining service life thereof.
• Environmental impact, due to a reduction in the consumption of lubricants.

Proactive Vessel Maintenance

Physical-chemical characteristics of the lubricant Remaining additivation

TAN, Acid Number VISCOSITY INSOLUBLES ICP (ASTM D 5185), Additive TBN (ASTM D 2896) FTIR, IFP stain
(ASTM D 664), IR (PE-5008-AI) (ASTM D 445 - ASTM D 2270) metals (P,Zn,Ca,Mg,Li,S)
Degree of oil oxidation Variation in Degree of dirt in Remaining life of the Remaining life of the oil Remaining life of the
and estimated service viscosity with the oil (sludge). oil in accordance with in accordance with its oil in accordance
life (additives reserve). respect to the concentration of its alkaline reserve or TBN with its degree of
original oil. additives: S, Ca, P, etc. (Total Base Number). oxidation.

Possible causes: Presence of Acidic residue from Remaining life of
dilution with fuel, carbonaceous residue combustion reduces the oil (oxidation),
thickening of the oil and / or sludge in the TBN. Select the initial TBN degree of
due to oxidation, engine. and define the values dispersancy and
sub-standard oil in accordance with the fuel contamination.
change. quality of the fuel.

A high degree of Possible causes: Possible causes: Extreme pressure
oxidation can cause thickening of the oil oil oxidation, solid additives reserve (EP).
acid corrosion. due to oxidation, contamination.
sub-standard oil
change.
A high degree of Possible causes: Possible causes: Anti-wear additives
oxidation can cause thickening of the oil oil oxidation, solid reserve (AW).
acid corrosion. due to oxidation, contamination.
sub-standard oil
change.

Possible causes:
sub-standard
oil change,
contamination
with water.

Recommended sampling frequencies for auxiliary equipment:
Hydraulic systems, reducers, turbochargers, horns, compressors and thermal circuits: 6 months.
If you would like more information on the implementation of our OLIPES FLEET ASSISTANCE PLAN:

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