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1. Engine oil:__________________________________________________________1
1.1 Functions: __________________________________________________________________1
1.2 Factors of influence:___________________________________________________________2
1.2.1 General factors influencing the condition of the used oil:_______________________________2
1.2.2 Sulphate ash content as a factor influencing the engine oil quality:_______________________2
1.3 Technical Directives (boundary conditions): ________________________________________2
2. Cooling water: ______________________________________________________3
2.1 Functions: __________________________________________________________________3
2.2 Technical Directives (boundary conditions): ________________________________________3
3. Fuel gas: ___________________________________________________________4
3.1 Functions: __________________________________________________________________4
3.2 Determining the methane value: _________________________________________________4
3.3 Technical Directive (boundary conditions): _________________________________________5

1. Engine oil:

1.1 Functions:
As well as lubricating bearings and moving engine parts, engine oil is also used for cooling, sealing and
cleaning purposes in the engine.

• Lubrication of bearings (crankshaft main bearings; big-end bearings; camshaft bearings; geartrain
bearings...) and moving engine parts (pistons/cylinder liners; tappets; rocker arms; valves....).

• Cooling of pistons (cooling duct on piston crown) and exhaust gas turbocharger. The engine oil
absorbs thermal energy from hot engine components and transfers it to the cooling water in the oil
cooler (engine oil/water heat exchanger).

• Sealing effect between piston rings and cylinder liners.

• Cleaning and conservation to prevent deposits in the engine. Deposits caused by combustion and
wear (ash, metal abrasion) are picked up by the engine oil. Some of these deposits are filtered out in
the engine oil filter, the rest remain suspended in the engine oil.

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1.2 Factors of influence:

1.2.1 General factors influencing the condition of the used oil:

Chemical and
Contamination
physical ageing

Engine type OIL CONDITION Operational life

Extraction rate Oil conscumption

1.2.2 Sulphate ash content as a factor influencing the engine oil quality:

1,5

LEANOX
1

LAMBDA = 1
0,5

0
Ashless Low Ash Medium Ash High Ash TA 1000-1106 TA 1000-1107

Engine oils with a high sulphate ash content are very resistant but are to be regarded as being
„unfriendly to the engine“!
A minimum ash content in the engine is also required to achieve a „dry lubrication effect“.

1.3 Technical Directives (boundary conditions):

It is obvious from this variety of requirements why engine oil plays such a decisive role in the satisfactory
operation of the engine.
The following Technical Directives apply and should be used for selection of engine oil type, establishing
the durability of the engine oil and for interpreting used oil analyses.

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Engine oil/lubricating oil:

Lubricating oils for type 2 and 3 engines - operated using landfill gas carrying a large 1000-0125
quantity of harmful substances
Lubricating oils for type 2 and 3 engines in biogas operation 1000-1105
Lubricating oils for type 2 and 3 engines - operated using sulphur-free natural gas,
LPG, LBG and purified biogasses 1000-1106
Lubricating oils for type 4 and 6 (type 2 and 3) engines - Type 4 and 6 engines -
sulphur-free natural gas, biogas, landfill gas and special gas; Type 2 and 3
engines - sulphur-free natural gas if oil with a low ash content is required 1000-1107
Approval procedure for diverse engine lubricating oils 1000-0099A
Limit values for waste oil in GE Jenbacher - Gas - Engines 1000-0099B
Procedure for determination of the plant-specific oil lifetime 1000-0099C
Determ. initial pH-value (ipH) used lube oil according to TI 1000-0099B 1000-0099D
Explanatory notes regarding analysis of used engine lubricating oils 1000-0099K
Sampling lubricating oil 1000-0112

2. Cooling water:

2.1 Functions:
The function of the cooling water in the primary circuit (engine cooling water circuit) and the heating water
circuit is to carry thermal energy. The cooling water in the primary circuit takes thermal energy from the
engine and transfers it via heat exchangers to the heating water circuit.

2.2 Technical Directives (boundary conditions):

Natural water can be either acidic (pH value less than 7) or alkaline (pH value more than 7). The quality
of the water is also affected by the type and quantity of dissolved substances and the type and quantity of
suspended particles.

• Acidic water attacks iron and copper components.

• Alkaline water attacks aluminium components. Alkaline water is also usually hard and encourages the
formation of stones.

Locally available water should always be analysed before deciding whether it can be used as cooling
water in a GE Jenbacher system.
If the analysed water does not meet the specified boundary conditions (Technical Directive), then it needs
to be treated accordingly. Antifreeze additive should be added to the water in accordance with Technical
Directive 1000-0201 based on the local geographical and climatic conditions.
The following technical Directives apply and should help you to assess and prepare cooling water.

Cooling water:
Composition of cooling water in closed primary circuits 1000-0200
Antifreezing compound 1000-0201
Anti-corrosive additive for cooling water 1000-0204
Composition of circuit water in hot water and warm water heating systems 1000-0206

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3. Fuel gas:

3.1 Functions:
A burnable mixture of gas and air is required for combustion in the cylinder. In this process the fuel gas is
the source of energy and the air is the source of oxygen.
The methane number and the calorific value are the key characteristics of the fuel gas. The methane
number shows the knock-resistance of the gas and hence determines the basic engine design.
The fuel gas composition is decisive for engine design and equipment and has enormous influence over
running characteristics, susceptibility to faults and durability of the gas engine.

Butane Propane Common natural gasses Sludge gas; landfill gas

11 35 72 80 86 95 130

MZ

North Sea
0 100
Composite H.(high)
100 % H2 100 % CH4
Composite L.(low) Holland
Russia

3.2 Determining the methane value:

% C3H8

% C4H10

% CH4

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3.3 Technical Directive (boundary conditions):

The engine is equipped for the fuel gas quality specified by the customer when the engine was ordered,
and is optimised for this gas when it is first taken into operation.
For this reason it is essential that the customer service department at GE Jenbacher is notified if the fuel
quality is changed.
The following Technical Directives apply and can be used to help you assess your fuel gas.

Fuel gas:
Fuel gas quality 1000-0300
Lack of condensate concerning fuel gases for Jenbach fuel gas engine 1400-0091

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