Shell Argina T
Medium-speed trunk-piston diesel engine oil
Shell Argina T is a multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed
diesel engines operating on residual fuel. Argina T is designed for conditions of
moderate oil stress.
Applications
Specifications and Approvals
Medium-speed industrial or marine propulsion
Shell Argina T enjoys a comprehensive range of
and auxiliary engines, burning residual fuel oils,
Original Equipment Manufacturers’ approvals through
which create conditions of moderate oil stress.
field experience over many years and meets the
These conditions usually occur:
engine test criteria for API CF .
- in engine designs more than 5 years old, or
- where oil consumption is 1g/kWh or more, or Health & Safety
- in newer designs where load factors are Shell Argina T Oils are unlikely to present any
predominantly 85% or less, or significant health or safety hazard when properly used
in the recommended application, and good standards
- where fuels with sulphur <3% are in use of industrial and personal hygiene are maintained.
Marine engine reduction gears and certain other Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with
ship-board applications, where specialist used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with
lubricants are not required. soap and water.
Medium-speed engines burning residual fuel need very For further guidance on Product Health & Safety refer
specialised lubricants. Heavy fuels contaminate the oil to the appropriate Shell Product Safety Data Sheet.
with asphaltenes, requiring special types of
detergency to avoid sludges. The combustion of high Protect the environment
sulphur fuels produces sulphur acids, which cause high Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not
wear rates of piston rings and cylinder liners unless discharge into drains, soil or water.
neutralised by a high basicity reserve in the oil. The oil
is in service for very long periods, so centrifugal
separators are used to remove water and combustion
contaminants from the oil. Medium-speed engine oils
must be specially designed to release these
contaminants in the separator.
Performance Features
Engine cleanliness
Has built a reputation over many years for very
good engine cleanliness
Rapid neutralisation of acidic combustion
products
Gives long-term protection against corrosion of
ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Thermal stability and resistance to
oxidation
Provides excellent high temperature deposit
control and contributes to long oil life
Suitability for centrifugal separators
high detergency/low dispersancy formulation
releases contaminants and water readily in
centrifugal separators.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Argina T 30 40
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C cSt 110 135
100°C cSt 12 14
(ASTM D 445, IP 71)
Viscosity Index 100 100
(ASTM D 2270, IP 226)
Density
@ 15°C kg/l 0.918 0.921
(ASTM D 4052, IP 365)
Flash Point °C
(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) 212 225
(ASTM D 93, IP 34)
Pour Point °C -18 -18
(ASTM D 97, IP 15)
Base Number
mg KOH/g 30 30
(ASTM D 2896, IP 276)
Sulphated Ash
% wt 3.7 3.7
(ASTM D 874, IP 163)
Load Carrying Capacity
(FZG Gear Machine)
Failure load Stage 11 11
(IP 334 A/8.3/90)
These characteristics are typical of current production.
Whilst future production will conform to Shell's
specification variations in these characteristics may
occur.
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