Shell Argina And Advanced Oil Stress Management

World Class Oil Stress Research

To study the impact of oil stress on medium speed engines and understand the future needs for oil formulation, Shell has tested extensively and benchmarked lubricant performance under extreme conditions. This research has been carried out at Shell's Marine and Power Innovation Centre in Hamburg, Germany, a world-class facility dedicated to developing marine diesel engine oils where Shell has a range of full-scale engines including the Wärtsilä 4L20 research engine.

The W4L20 test engine at Shell's Marine and Power Innovation Centre

The W4L20 has been tuned to generate the highest possible stress and extensive experience with this engine has enabled Shell to: 

• Benchmark the ability of different lubricants to manage the different aspects of Oil Stress (Acid Stress, Thermal Stress and Asphaltene Stress).
• Develop a new range of lubricants, adapted to the Oil Stress levels encountered today.
• Create a knowledge base from which advice on managing Oil Stress in customers' engines can be drawn.

Shell Argina And Advance Oil Stress Management

Years of research and testing, of both engine and lubricant under extreme conditions, mean that Shell thoroughly understands how Oil Stress can affect the running of your engine and your business. That's why new Shell Argina is designed to manage all the effects of Oil Stress to the highest standard, resulting in a cleaner engine and longer oil life.

With further improved resistance to low and high temperature deposit formation, high BN retention and resistance to viscosity increase, new generation Shell Argina helps you to:

• Improve your engine reliability - thereby reducing downtime and increasing productivity
• Extend oil life - allowing you to save money on your oil costs and reduce your maintenance
• Extend the life of engine components - by protecting against premature wear
• Reduce your running costs - thanks to more efficient engine operation from improved engine cleanliness

Shell Argina Is Approved By Major Engine Manufacturers

Shell works closely with major engine manufacturers to develop oils and to keep abreast of advances in engine design. Each oil we produce is the result of thorough research and stringent testing in 'real' engines - in the lab and in the field.   Shell Argina is approved by major engine manufacturers including Catepillar Motoren (MaK), MAN B&W, S.E.M.T Pielstick and Wärtsilä.