CASE STUDY

Increased the Lube Oil Change Interval From 1000 Hours to 2000 Hours by Prolonging The oil life (Oil Analysis Report Verified).

Background

India’s largest oil and gas exploration Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) was facing a challenge.Frequent lube oil changes on their offshore jack-up rig engines drained both their finances and the environment. Furthermore, unnoticed engine issues added to their woes, lacking real-time oil health trends for early detection.Their mission was clear: extend engine lube oil life, bolster reliability, and proactively identify faults before they crippled operations.

Equipment

CAT engines

Vessel

Offshore Jack-Up Rig

Solution

Oil Quality Management Solution

Customer

Biggest Oil PSU In India

Challenges Faced By Oil PSU Operators

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

For smooth engine operation and maintaining optimal performance levels.
Oil in good condition helps enhance the life of critical components.

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

Evaluation Process

Step 1: Install the OQMS for Engine 4, which

includes a 3-micron filtration system with an oil

condition sensor.

Step 3: Check that oil characteristics are within

permissible limits that determine good oil health.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at every 250-500 hour

interval from a lab and compare it with results from our

system.

Step 1: Install the OQMS for

Engine 4, which condition

sensor.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at

every 250-500 hour interval

from a lab and compare it with

results from our

system.

Step 3: Check that oil

characteristics are within

permissible limits that

determine good oil health.

OQMS Performance vs Lab Report

Results For Engine 4

On comparison it was observed that the key oil parameters such as TBN and TAN are within permissible limit (Refer Chart)

Key Results

Breakdown of Potential Saving as a result of Doubling the Oil Drain interval

$ 1807 saved by changing oil interval by only 2 times in a year

Additional savings of $ 537 on Caterpillar filter elements in a year

The potential saving of $ 233561 for the biggest oil PSU in India for 4 oil rigs of 5 engines each for the tenure of 5 years.

Full Lab Report

Below are the oil health parameters at the end of the 2000 hours. Parameters still look good to extend lube oil life further

CASE STUDY

Increased the Lube Oil Change Interval From 1000 Hours to 2000 Hours by Prolonging The oil life (Oil Analysis Report Verified).

Background

Equipment

Vessel

Solution

Customer

Challenges Faced By Oil PSU Operators

Cost Savings through Oil Life Extension

Higher
Machine
Uptime

Better Maintenance Planning

A Higher Level Of Customer Satisfaction

Environmental Impact of Low-Quality Oil

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

Evaluation Process

Step 1: Install the OQMS for Engine 4, which

includes a 3-micron filtration system with an oil

condition sensor.

Step 3: Check that oil characteristics are within

permissible limits that determine good oil health.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at every 250-500 hour

interval from a lab and compare it with results from our

system.

Step 1: Install the OQMS for

Engine 4, which condition

sensor.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at

every 250-500 hour interval

from a lab and compare it with

results from our

system.

Step 3: Check that oil

characteristics are within

permissible limits that

determine good oil health.

OQMS Performance vs Lab Report

Key Results

The lube oil drain interval has been prolonged by 2x

Potential savings of $233K over 20 engines over a period of 5 years

No dependence only on lab results

Greener environment

Early identification of potential faults in lube oil

Prolonged lifespan of critical components, which lowers spare part expenses

Lube oil health trends also serve as a great insight into engine health trends

Oil Tank Capacity = 650 liters

Estimated yearly running hours /engine = 4000 hours

Current replacement frequency = at 1000 hours (4 times/year)

Cost of lube oil = $1.39/ liter

Full Lab Report

CASE STUDY

Increased the Lube Oil Change Interval From 1000 Hours to 2000 Hours by Prolonging The oil life (Oil Analysis Report Verified).

Background

Equipment

Vessel

Solution

Customer

Challenges Faced By Oil PSU Operators

Cost Savings through Oil Life Extension

Higher Machine Uptime

Better Maintenance Planning

A Higher Level Of Customer Satisfaction

Environmental Impact of Low-Quality Oil

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

Why is it necessary to improve oil health?

Evaluation Process

Step 1: Install the OQMS for Engine 4, which includes a 3-micron filtration system with an oil condition sensor.

Step 3: Check that oil characteristics are within permissible limits that determine good oil health.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at every 250-500 hour interval from a lab and compare it with results from our system.

Step 1: Install the OQMS for Engine 4, which condition sensor.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at every 250-500 hour interval from a lab and compare it with results from our system.

Step 3: Check that oil characteristics are within permissible limits that determine good oil health.

OQMS Performance vs Lab Report

Key Results

The lube oil drain interval has been prolonged by 2x

Potential savings of $233K over 20 engines over a period of 5 years

No dependence only on lab results

Greener environment

Early identification of potential faults in lube oil

Prolonged lifespan of critical components, which lowers spare part expenses

Lube oil health trends also serve as a great insight into engine health trends

Oil Tank Capacity = 650 liters

Estimated yearly running hours /engine = 4000 hours

Current replacement frequency = at 1000 hours (4 times/year)

Cost of lube oil = $1.39/ liter

Full Lab Report

Higher
Machine
Uptime

Step 1: Install the OQMS for Engine 4, which

includes a 3-micron filtration system with an oil

condition sensor.

Step 3: Check that oil characteristics are within

permissible limits that determine good oil health.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at every 250-500 hour

interval from a lab and compare it with results from our

system.

Step 1: Install the OQMS for

Engine 4, which condition

sensor.

Step 2: Test the oil sample at

every 250-500 hour interval

from a lab and compare it with

results from our

system.

Step 3: Check that oil

characteristics are within

permissible limits that

determine good oil health.