Taro Ultra Advanced 40: Citrosuco’s Perfect Ally
In this blog, learn how Taro Ultra Advanced 40 steps up to meet the challenges that hamper the seamless operations of the client’s vessel.
Taro Ultra Advanced 40, one of the latest additions to Chevron Lubricants’ range of cylinder oils, meets superlative performance standards. This low-speed engine oil is designed to provide better marine engine protection than its previous generation of low Base Number formulations.
Engine Protection is one of its main benefits with this low-speed engine oil designed to keep pistons clean at moderate BN and oil ash level, removing the need to alternate with cylinder oils of higher and lower BN to help maintain cleanliness, with antiseizure properties helping to minimize the risk of scuffing and increasing thermal stability to minimize the deposit build up. Formulated to avert ring sticking, Taro Ultra Advanced 40 is designed to help protect against corrosive wear for a range of low and zero sulphur fuels.
Engine cleanliness is another key benefit, while this low-speed engine oil also offers excellent storage stability, making it a popular choice in international marine trade.
Taro Ultra Advanced 40’s solid partnership with Citrosuco Europe NV is proof
Nothing is a better indicator of Taro Ultra Advanced 40’s prowess than its successful use in the operations of the MV CARLOS FISCHER. Owned by Citrosuco Europe NV, this vessel, part of a six-vessel fleet, is among the world's biggest fruit juice transiting carrier ships.
The Ask
Built in 2002, the vessel comes with a WinGD-Sulzer 7 RTA 84 C-U engine. This engine, considered to be older in design, requires a rather high cylinder oil feed rate for mechanical reasons. Initially the engine was lubricated with Taro Ultra 70, and the vessel was changed to BN 40 in 2020 to achieve the lower sulphur content of IMO 2020 compliant VLFSO. The adverse tribological conditions and high liner service hours called for improved detergency. However, continuous application of BN 100 – Taro Ultra 100 was unfortunately not an option due to the required elevated cylinder oil feed rate. That was when Taro Ultra Advanced 40 offered the ultimate solution: providing the required enhanced cleaning ability while balancing alkalinity and oil ash level.
The Result
When transitioning to Taro Ultra Advanced 40, piston cleanliness, stability and maintenance were possible using a single cylinder oil. This is despite less favourable tribological conditions and elevated liner service hours. Also, the Chief Engineer’s feedback along with designated scavenge port inspection results confirmed Taro Ultra Advanced 40’s success of providing an adequate and long-term solution for the specific conditions of the tanker.
In conclusion the successful shifting of the MV CARLOS FISCHER to Taro Ultra Advanced 40 showcased Chevron’s ability and commitment to deliver innovative strategic solutions that take care of current challenges through a well-equipped portfolio.
