INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS


SENTRON™ – Stationary Gas Engine Oils

SENTRON™ Stationary Gas Engine Oils (SGEOs) are premium performance, long life engine oils specifically designed to lubricate stationary gas engines and their integrated compressors, running at gas plants and pipeline compression stations, as well as in power generation, cogeneration, bio gas, landfill and sewage gas operations and in crude oil production operations.

SENTRON™ SGEOs are formulated with three different sulfated ash levels:

 
SENTRON™ ASHLESS 40 Ashless - less than 0.1% wt ash
SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS, LD 3000, LD 5000, LD 8000, LD Synthetic Blend
VTP 0W-30, VTP 10W-40, VLA 40
Low Ash - 0.1 to 0.6% wt ash
SENTRON™ CG 40, SP 30, SP 40, VTP 10W-40 Plus Medium Ash - 0.6 to 1.0 % wt ash

SENTRON™ ASHLESS 40

SENTRON™ ASHLESS 40 (0.05% wt ash) is recommended primarily for 2-stroke cycle stationary gas engines but may be used in certain 4-cycle gas engines. SENTRON™ ASHLESS 40 minimizes scavenge port, combustion chamber and spark plug deposits.

SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS

SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS (0.52% wt ash) is a uniquely designed low ash formula for 4-cycle stationary gas engines running in biogas, sewage gas and landfill gas operations. It provides excellent control of deposits and offers protection against corrosion caused by high halogen levels produced by landfills. Unlike conventional landfill / biogas / sewer gas engine oils, SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS is specifically designed to address current and future engines running in this severe contaminated gas application where higher BMEP engines are used.

SENTRON™ LD 3000

SENTRON™ LD 3000 (0.47% wt ash) is recommended for most 4-cycle and some 2-cycle stationary gas engines including Caterpillar, Waukesha and others in gas compression applications. It is suitable for use in engines fitted with catalytic converters. Can be used in any stationary application – compression, power gen, water pumping etc. SENTRON™ LD 3000 helps provide a high level of performance in high output turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines that prefer a low ash oil. It provides excellent control of engine deposits, even when there is a need for added high temperature deposit control. It is suitable for severe service applications including high output, turbocharged engines that encounter high exhaust gas temperatures.

SENTRON™ LD 5000

SENTRON™ LD 5000 (0.57% wt ash) is a low ash SAE 40 oil recommended for use in Caterpillar, Jenbacher, Waukesha, and many turbocharged or naturally aspirated, stoichiometric or lean burn engines that require a low ash stationary gas engine oil. It incorporates additives for the extra performance required for severe service applications, including high output, turbocharged engines that encounter high exhaust gas temperatures. SENTRON™ LD 5000 offers outstanding deposit control and excellent performance for up to 200%* longer drain intervals and exceptional overall engine protection for maximum reliability and savings. It can be used in biogas/digester gas applications if the fuel sources are pre-treated to minimize harmful acidic constituents.

* All data generated were on engines in gas compression service under >90% engine load using pipeline quality fuel and typical field conditions. Performance results may vary due to factors such as, but not limited to, engine optimization, load, fuel gas quality, proper maintenance, type of engine and application.

SENTRON™ LD 8000

SENTRON™ LD 8000 (0.52% wt ash) is a premium low ash SAE 40 lubricant, suitable for use in 4–cycle stationary gas engines operating on natural pipeline gas, pre-treated sewage/biogas and selective pre-treated process gases. It provides revolutionary extended drain intervals over the leading global conventional competitor.* SENTRON™ LD 8000 contains a specialized additive mix that provides greater TBN retention to help neutralize acids that can attack component surfaces. SENTRON™ LD 8000 prevents ash deposits which reduces wear. SENTRON™ LD 8000 combines a high degree of oxidative stability with nitration resistance.

* In Caterpillar G3500 TALE engines running in gas compression, with >90% loads and pipeline quality fuel. Performance results may vary due to factors such as, but not limited to, engine optimization, load, fuel gas quality, proper maintenance, type of engine and application.

SENTRON™ LD SYNTHETIC BLEND

SENTRON™ LD Synthetic Blend (0.53% wt ash) is an SAE 15W-40 multigrade extension of the SENTRON™ line, formulated as a synthetic blend to extend drain intervals and give better low temperature performance in comparison to mono-grade SAE 40 oils. SENTRON™ LD Synthetic Blend is specifically recommended for use in large bore engines prone to excessive combustion chamber deposits. It is suited for colder environments where start up temperatures fall as low as -20°C/-13°F.

SENTRON™ VTP 0W-30

SENTRON™ VTP 0W-30 (0.58% wt ash) is a low ash, synthetic blend stationary gas engine oil formulated specifically as an all season solution for small to mid-sized engines that are difficult to start in severe winter conditions. With a Pour Point of -45°C/-49°F, SENTRON™ VTP 0W-30 helps provide exceptional performance in extreme winter conditions, presenting opportunities for inventory consolidation. SENTRON™ VTP 0W-30 may also be suitable for use in engines equipped with certain on-road catalytic converters. Check with your Technical Services Advisor for suitability.

SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40

SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 (0.59% wt ash) is specially formulated to meet the demands of small stationary natural gas engines for exceptional cleanliness of the engine through all seasons. It is recommended for use in gas fuelled engines that require high zinc additive for improved valve train wear protection while providing excellent cold start capability. SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 is suitable for use in applications where Cummins CES 20074 is specified. SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 may also be suitable for use in engines equipped with certain on-road catalytic converters. Check with your Technical Services Advisor for suitability.

SENTRON™ VLA 40

SENTRON™ VLA 40 (0.30% wt ash) is a “very” low ash stationary gas engine oil, specifically designed for 4-cycle stationary gas engines running at low loads (<60% MCR). Low load engines tend to have increased oil consumption rates, leading to excessive ash deposit accumulation. The very low ash content of 0.30% in SENTRON™ VLA 40 will provide optimal protection against deposit formation preventing excessive combustion chamber deposit buildup, reducing piston ring sticking/breaking and spark plug fouling. The decision to use this product is technical, check with your Technical Services Advisor for further information.

SENTRON™ CG 40

SENTRON™ CG 40 (0.93% wt ash) is a medium ash SAE 40 oil, that is specifically designed for 4-cycle stationary gas engines running in severe service, such as cogeneration, bio gas, digester and low halogen landfill or sewage gas operations. SENTRON™ CG 40 gives exceptional performance in turbocharged, lean-burn and naturally aspirated gas engines. SENTRON™ CG 40 may be suitable for use in engines equipped with certain catalytic converters. Check with your Technical Services Advisor for suitability.

SENTRON™ SP 40

SENTRON™ SP 40 (0.75% wt ash) is a premium performance stationary gas engine oil, specifically formulated for 4-cycle high BMEP stationary gas engines operating with steel pistons. This product offers significant reduction of combustion chamber deposits, outstanding top ring groove deposit control, excellent oxidation/nitration resistance and acid neutralization capability. This helps deliver a combination of extended oil life and outstanding engine durability.

SENTRON™ SP 30

SENTRON™ SP 30 (0.70% wt ash) is an advanced-performance SAE 30 mono- grade stationary gas engine oil that provides extended oil and component life in 4-cycle gas engines under varied operating conditions such as frequent start/ stops, low as well as high operating temperatures. It is formulated with wax-free, very high viscosity index base oil and advanced additive technology to provide a performance that is unattainable with conventional gas engine oils including premium performance products. SENTRON™ SP 30’s SAE 30 viscosity offers advantages over SAE 40 class oils including improved fuel efficiency, faster engine startup, and faster lubrication of critical hard to reach components such as valve guides after engine startup. SENTRON™ SP 30 is approved by MAN for M3271-2 and M3271-5 categories. Not all gas engines are designed to run with SAE 30 oils, please check with your Technical Services Advisor for suitability.

SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 PLUS

SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 PLUS (0.68% wt ash) is a premium quality mid ash SAE 10W-40 multi-grade natural gas engine oil specifically designed for stationary gas applications that need additional anti-wear characteristics (i.e. gasoline engines converted to natural gas) due to the valve train and/or for engines where extreme improved low temperature performance benefits are desired due to cyclic engine on-off cycles. Applications includes smaller remote well-head engines and gas line booster engines that are low emission. Not suitable for some engines with catalytic converters due to higher Zn/P Sulfur. Extended drains and excellent durability can be realized with SENTRON™ VTP 10W-40 PLUS. Check with your Technical Services Advisor for suitability.

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PETRO-CANADA LUBRICANTS STATIONARY GAS ENGINE OILS
Property ASTM
TEST
METHOD
SENTRON™
ASHLESS
40
SENTRON™
CG 40
PLUS
SENTRON™
LD 3000
SENTRON™
LD 5000
SENTRON™
LD 8000
SENTRON™
SP 30
SENTRON™
SP 40
SENTRON™
VLA 40
SENTRON™
LD SYNTHETIC BLEND
SENTRON™
VTP 0W-30
SENTRON™
VTP 10W-40
SENTRON™
VTP 10W-40 PLUS
SENTRON™
CG 40
Ash Type - Ashless Low Ash Low Ash Low Ash Low Ash Mid Ash Mid Ash Low Ash Low Ash Low Ash Low Ash Medium Ash Medium Ash
Sulphate Ash, % wt D874 0.05 0.52 0.47 0.57 0.52 0.70 0.75 0.30 0.53 0.58 0.59 0.68 0.93
SAE Grade - 40 40 40 40 40 30 40 40 15W-40 0W-30 10W-40 10W-40 40
Flash Point, COC,°C/°F D92 276/529 283/541 273/523 272/522 277/531 241/466 269/516 263/505 247/477 239/462 245/473 231/448 273/523
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt @ 40°C
D445 125 119 124 124 121 74 124 116 106 62 101 104 123
Kinematic Viscosity, cSt@ 100°C D445 13.7 13.4 13.7 13.4 13.3 10.7 13.3 13.0 15.6 11.2 15.1 14.9 13.6
Pour Point, °C/°F D5950 -27/-17 -27/-17 -27/-17 -30/-22 -27/-17 -42/-44 -33/-27 -24/-11 -42/-44 -45/-49 -42/-44 -45/-49 -27/-17
Total Acid Number (TAN)* D664 0.70 1.53 0.86 1.10 0.86 0.66 1.34 0.32 1.02 1.83 1.93 1.97 0.58
Base Number D2896 1.6 4.5 3.9 4.9 4.6 6.5 6.6 2.9 4.7 4.8 3.9 4.2 8.1

The values quoted above are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification.

* Minor variations in typical test data are normal and should be expected under ASTM D664. To ensure maximum repeatability, used oil should be tested in the same lab under the same conditions that the fresh oil was tested.

FUEL GAS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCT

Natural/Pipeline Gas*, “Light” Biogas/ Digester/Sewage Gas - Treated

SENTRON™ LD 8000, SENTRON™ LD 5000, SENTRON™ LD Synthetic Blend, SENTRON™ SP 40, SENTRON™ SP 30

Natural/Pipeline Gas*

SENTRON™ LD 3000, SENTRON™ LD 8000, SENTRON™ LD Synthetic Blend, SENTRON™ Ashless 40, SENTRON™ LD 5000, SENTRON™ VLA 40, SENTRON™ SP 40, SENTRON™ SP 30

Landfill Gas – Some treated, lower chlorine

Preferred: SENTRON™ LD 8000, SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS, SENTRON™ LD 5000

Secondary: SENTRON™ CG 40

Landfill Gas – Severe, untreated, high chlorine

Preferred: Pre-treat gas to reduce contaminates / align with OEM Fuel quality minimums.

Secondary: SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS, SENTRON™ CG 40

“Heavy” Biogas/Digester Gas/ Sewage Gas – Untreated

SENTRON™ CG 40 PLUS

SENTRON™ CG 40 with more frequent combustion zone cleaning

* Please consult a Technical Services Advisor to discuss your application before choosing a gas engine oil so that you ensure correct product is being used.

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