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Lube Oils on Test Circle 230 on Reader Service Card Modern tools of research take many, increasingly high-technology forms, but large test machinery is especially apposite to the marine field, with its blend of applied science and solid, practical disciplines. Giving tangible form to a commitment to developing lube oils suited to evolving technical and operational needs, TotalFinaElfs maritime lubricants specialist Lubmarine has ploughed $2-million into a new, pur- pose-built test engine in France. Derived from a five-cylinder medium-speed diesel of the MAN B&W 16/24 type, the Innovator-4C evalua- tion and research engine is due to be brought into serv- ice this month (May) at the TotalFinaElf Research Center (CRES) at Solaize, near Lyons. It will replace the single-cylinder, Elf-Optimizer test bench, based on a Pielstick PC2.6 engine, first installed at Solaize 20 years ago and extensively modified in 1994 in response to changing development requirements. The Innovator-4C will be used for validating both two-stroke and four-stroke engine formulations prior to in-service trials, and for fundamental research, includ- ing experiments with new additives, synthetic and biodegradable base stocks. Lubmarine plans to run the engine for between 3,000 and 4,000 hours/yr., depend- ing on test needs and schedules. The ultimate goal, of course, is the provision of lubricants engendering greater fuel economy, lower maintenance costs and longer engine life. The five cylinders of the 16/24 base engine have been reconfigured into three separate lubrication circuits, two for testing and one for operational requirements. This will allow two formulations to be compared CHAINS WDRTELBOER simul- taneously under common conditions of tem- perature and pressure. The capability to undertake two tests in tandem, in combina- tion with the engine's very high safety margins, means that meaningful results will be obtainable faster, bearing favorably on project timeframes and on testing system productiv- ity at Solaize. — By David Tinsley Due to be brought into service this month, the Innovator 4C Evaluation and research engine from MAN B&W will replace the single-cylinder Elf Optimizer test bench. Tel.: +31 (0)10 429 2222 Fax: +31 (0)10 429 6459 info@wortelboer.nl ^^^^ www.wortelboer.nl Mini Spout Provides Control The new Oil Safe Mini Spout Lid from Oil Safe Systems Pty Ltd. allows for controlled pouring of Jff* lubricants into small filler holes. Like all Oil Safe lids, the Mini Spout Lid U^^p seals are interchangeable with all Oil Safe m drum sizes, and are available in 10 bold col- ors. The Oil Safe Professional Lubrication System prevents lubricant contamination, minimizes the risk of oil spills and gets lube tasks done easier, safer and faster. Circle 193 on Reader Service Card HYDRAULIC TOW PIN UNITS Cable Hold Down Blocks and Stern Rollers Often Copied, Never Equaled WESTERN MACHINE WORKS 1870 Harbour Road, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7H 1A1 Phone: (604) 929-7901 Fax: (604) 929-7951 or 929-2365 Email: wmw@alliedship.com Website: www.alliedship.com Need • Lift? To find out more, write, call or email: 2300 Oregon St. Sherwood, OR 97140, USA Phone: 503.625.2560 Fax: 503.625.7269 Email: marketing@alliedsystems.com Website: http://www.alliedsystems.com Manufactured under license from LANTEC, a division of IMAC Design Group Ltd. Circle 277 on Reader Service Card Circle 202 on Reader Service Card May 2003 57 Lubmarine, Totay specialist has i lion — into a France. ci , FN aElf's marine lubricants cated a hefty sum — $2 mil- purpose-built test engine in / * If you're suffering from those load-towing blues, we have just what you need. Allied Systems Company now manufactures LANTEC Winches. With three winch models and four drive models to choose from, chances are, you'll find the machine suited to your applica- tion. Fast, safe, reliable—LANTEC Winches are leaders in their field.
