Typical Physical Characteristics
|
Shell Melina |
|
Test |
Result |
Units |
|
SAE Viscosity Grade |
|
|
30 |
|
|
Kinematic Viscosity |
40 C |
IP 71 |
104 |
mm2/s |
|
|
100 C |
IP 71 |
11.8 |
mm2/s |
|
Viscosity Index |
|
IP 226 |
102 |
|
|
Density |
15 C |
IP 365 |
0.897 |
kg/l |
|
Flash Point |
Closed Cup |
IP 34 |
227 |
C |
|
Load Carrying Capacity |
FZG |
|
12 |
Fail Stage |
|
Pour Point |
|
IP15 |
-18 |
C |
|
TBN-E |
|
IP 276 |
8 |
mg/KOH/g |
|
Sulphated Ash |
|
IP 163 |
1 |
% wt |
Specifications and Approvals
- API – CD
- US Military – MIL-L-2104C
- Approved by all major low speed diesel engine manufacturers including Sulzer and MAN / B&W
Applications
Shell Melina are premium quality multipurpose engine oils designed primarily for low speed, crosshead, marine diesel engines that normally operate on residual fuels, however they are also suitable for use in a wide variety of other engine and shipboard applications.
For use in:
- Crankcase systems of low speed crosshead marine diesel engines operating on residual fuel
- Main and auxiliary trunk piston diesel engines burning distillate fuel
- Turbochargers, geared transmissions, oil lubricated stern tubes, variable pitch propellers
- Deck machinery and marine ancillary equipment requiring an SAE 30 oil