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

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