Lubricants for Power: Stationary Gas Engines

• 360° Application Guide
• Lubricants for Power: Stationary Gas Engines
• Use our 360° Application Guide to get closer to how we are improving energy efficiency and enhancing equipment protection through lubrication.
• Welcome to our virtual stationary gas engine operational scene: Powering productivity for stationary gas engine operators.
• Explore the stationary gas engine hotspots where choosing the right gas-engine oils can help to increase productivity and reduce total cost of ownership through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and high system efficiency.

• Navigating the tool is simple on either desktop or mobile:

  • On the initial screen, click/tap and hold to rotate your view
  • Click/tap on the labelled hotspots to zoom in for more detail
  • Scroll up and down (or pinch the screen with two fingers) to zoom in and out from the hotspots
  • Click/tap and hold to rotate your view when zoomed into a hotspot
  • Zoom out from a hotspot to return to the initial screen
  • Click ‘Start’ to begin the experience!
• Please note,this tool is for illustrative purposes only. The size, layout and detail of the equipment, machinery and processes displayed may not show a 100% accurate representation relative to each stationary gas engine set-up.
• Crankshaft: Providing protection in demanding conditions
• Designed to convert huge amounts of piston power into energy for the machines connected to it, the crankshaft of a stationary gas engine is a vital component that needs to work continually under high stress.
• The more powerful the engine, the more extreme the operating conditions – and without the right protection, the crankshaft is vulnerable to wear and the risk of unplanned downtime.
• The Shell Mysella range of gas-engine oils are designed to deliver enhanced wear protection – keeping your equipment running smoothly even in the harshest conditions. With long oil life and high system efficiency, they help to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and lower your total cost of ownership.
• Recommended product: Shell Mysella
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• Piston: Powering productivity with longer oil life
• As the parts of the engine placed under the most mechanical and thermal stress, pistons are often the first component to fail. This means they need long-lasting and effective lubrication to protect them from the extreme pressure they operate under.
• Shell Mysella S7 N Ultra provides that protection with an extended oil life of up to double the length of last-generation premium engine oils, largely due to improved oxidation resistance. Meanwhile, day-to-day operation is boosted by excellent piston groove and ring deposit control, which prevents scuffing of the cylinder liners and protects engine efficiency.
• Recommended product: Shell Mysella S7 N Ultra
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• Cylinder Heads: Reducing downtime with wear protection
• Over time, the operation of an engine leads to the build-up of deposits across components – making them more vulnerable to wear and putting them at risk of failure. This then leads to reduced productivity, with operators unable to predict and schedule efficient maintenance intervals.
• Containing more moving parts than any other part of the engine, cylinder heads need to be protected from wear – enabling them to retain their shape in the face of huge pressures and high temperatures.
• The Shell Mysella range of gas-engine oils is engineered to prevent unplanned downtime and reduce the need to replace components – even in severe conditions with extreme temperatures and pressures. They minimise deposit build-up to maintain the highest efficiency possible and guard cylinder head valves and valve trains against wear and recession, thanks in part to ash levels that are suited to a lower oil consumption environment.
• Recommended product: Shell Mysella
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• Big End Bearing Shells: Improving total cost of ownership with enhanced protection
• Bearing shells might be small, but they play a vital role in keeping the rest of a stationary gas engine running. So, if they become worn, they can seriously undermine engine operation – leading to over-heating, wear on other components, and potentially failure of the engine itself.
• The Shell Mysella range of gas-engine oils is designed to protect bearing shells and other components from wear and failure – helping them to operate at peak efficiency. This not only reduces downtime to increase productivity but also lowers the risk of having to replace expensive engine equipment, lowering the total cost of ownership.
• Recommended product: Shell Mysella
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• Engine: Maximising power production to meet demand
• With tightening emission regulations and growing customer demands, power producers are looking to improve efficiency, increase fuel economy, and reduce their operating costs. To achieve this, they must maintain the reliability of their equipment and prevent unexpected maintenance costs.
• The Shell Argina and Shell Gadinia ranges of engine oils help to optimise medium-speed diesel and heavy-fuel engine operations – improving efficiency to increase fuel economy and lower emissions. Protecting components from deposits, wear and corrosion, they help prevent unplanned downtime, driving performance and meeting the power needs of their customers.
• With the rising demand for global power resulting in more powerful engines – and more extreme operating conditions – the Mysella range of engine oils is designed to withstand higher stress even at lower oil consumption levels. For stationary gas engines, this means enhanced wear protection, long oil life and high system efficiency – all of which combine to generate the power needed to keep the lights on.
• Recommended product: Shell Argina, Shell Gadinia and Shell Mysella
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• Shell Lubricant Services: Optimising lubrication to extend equipment life
• As well as protecting components to reduce downtime and extend equipment life, it is important to understand how you can monitor and improve the efficiency of your lubricants. This helps you to maintain productivity, lower consumption, and reduce maintenance costs.
• Using our expertise in lubrication services, we can advise on every aspect of product management; helping you to identify potential problems, comply with environmental standards, and find hidden efficiencies you did not know existed.
• Our Services include:
• Shell LubeAnalyst – get a health check for your lubricants and equipment with our oil condition monitoring service that helps you spot potential issues before they become critical.
• Shell LubeOptimiser – improve your lubrication performance and avoid unseen disruptions with expert on-site support for filtration, water removal, and varnish removal to help you extend oil life.
• Recommended product: Shell Lubricant Services
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