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DATE: July 2011
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* Oils must be specifically formulated for gas engines using highly refined mineral oil base stocks. The ash requirements are a percentage by
weight with both metallic and ashless additive systems. A maximum of 0.10% zinc is recommended.
** Oil with 0.35% ash or less may be used in naturally aspirated and catalyst-equipped naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines with the
understanding that valve recession may occur, thus shortening the normally expected valve and seat life.
*** Use 1.0% ash oil for the VHP and AT engines only if needed due to higher than normal valve recession rates.
Table 2: Recommended Lube Oils for Cogeneration Applications (Using Pipeline Quality Gas)
BRAND TYPE PERCENT OF SULFATED ASH
Chevron HDAX 5200 Low Ash
(HDAX Low Ash) SAE 40 0.50
Contact Waukesha Application Engineering for the Alternative fuel sources are attracting increasing
potential for additions to the list of approved 220GL interest today as a low-cost fuel or because of their
oils. environmental benefits. However, there are issues that
arise due to the sulfur compounds (H2S, etc.),
SOUR GAS, DIGESTER GAS, siloxanes and halide constituents in these fuels.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL GAS AND LANDFILL Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxanes and total organic
GAS RECOMMENDATIONS halide as chloride (TOH/CI) bring with them totally
different challenges for the engine and lube oil. See
the current version of S-07884-7 for additional
! WARNING information.
Waukesha assumes no liability or The use of landfill, digester or other waste gas makes
!
responsibility for potential damage the selection of an engine lube oil, lube oil analysis
to the environment or any personal and lube oil drain intervals far too complicated to
injury or death caused by using address completely here because the lube oil
landfill gases or sour gases as fuel. requirements change as the TOH/Cl level increases.
It is the engine owners/customers Anyone operating with landfill, digester or other waste
sole responsibility to carefully gas must review the current version of S-07884-7 to
analyze any fuel gases they choose fully understand the ramifications of operating an
to use. Use of these gases is at the engine with that type of fuel gas.
owners/customers own risk.
* These lube oils have a higher sulfated ash level than specified in
! CAUTION
Table 1 for the F18, H24, L36, P48, G, GSI, GSID, GL, GLD, GLD2
and F3524, L5794, L7044, GSI, L5774, L5794, LT engines. These
TOH/CI does not affect TBN levels
!
lube oils may be used but be aware that engine life cycle may the same as sulfur compounds.
decrease due to an increase in engine deposits. Therefore, the 30% TBN depletion
The best approach to improving engine life cycle is to (50% TBN depletion on 220GL
filter out or absorb contaminants in the fuel gas before engines) as an indicator of a
they reach the engine. There are various companies change interval only applies to the
manufacturing and promoting gas filtration and applications where fuel gas does
absorption processes. However, Waukesha makes no
not contain halides.
endorsement of these products or services. Their
performance is solely the responsibility of their
respective manufacturers. RECOMMENDATION #3
The following lube oil recommendations will minimize Increase the jacket water temperature to 210 235F
corrosion problems normally encountered with fuel (99 113C) and lube oil temperature to 185
gas containing H2S and TOH/CI: 200F (85 93C). 275GL/GL + and AT25/27GL
series engines are limited to a maximum of 180F
RECOMMENDATION #1
(82C) lube oil temperature. 220GL series engines are
Select a gas engine lube oil with a high alkalinity limited to a maximum of 212F (100C) jacket water
reserve, 7 to 13 TBN (Total Base Number). Alkalinity outlet temperature, and 176F (80C) lube oil inlet
reserve in the lube oil is measured in TBN. The higher temperature. Increased temperatures will reduce
the TBN, the more reserve. condensation which will reduce the concentration of
acids within the crankcase. High-temperature
Contact your lube oil supplier for an appropriate thermostats are available for most models.
choice. Also follow the appropriate ash content
percent by weight for the specific engine model. Any question on lubricants to be used with alternative
fuel gases should be directed to the Field Service
Department or Sales Engineering Department prior to
selecting a lube oil.
LUBE OIL CONDEMNING LIMITS Lube oil condemning limits are established by the
engine manufacturers experience and/or used lube oil
testing. Laboratory testing, using the parameters
! WARNING shown in Table 5, will help determine the used lube
oils suitability for continued use.
Engine lube oil is extremely hot
and is under pressure. Use caution Before taking a lube oil sample, clean the sample
when sampling engine lube oil for outlet valve. This prevents any debris in the sample
analysis. outlet valve from contaminating the lube oil sample.
Draw the lube oil sample at engine operating
temperature before the full-flow lube oil filters.
Table 5: Used Lube Oil Testing and Recommended Condemnation Limits (Continued)
Natural gas fuel engine lube oil samples should be taken based on trend experience or @ 500 hours maximum
CONDEMNING LIMITS
STANDARD TEST
ANALYSIS METRICS ALL OTHER
METHOD USED 12V/18V220GL
WAUKESHA ENGINES
ADDITIVES:
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
Additive levels are information Additive levels are information
Barium (Ba) ASTM D5185 only only
Phosphorous (P)
Zinc (Zn)
CHARACTERISTICS:
Viscosity (40C) +50% change
ASTM D445 -20/+30% change
Viscosity (100C) +25% change
TAN ASTM D664 2.5 rise over new oil * 3.0 rise over new oil *
ASTM D2896 (new & used oil) Drop to 30% of new TBN *
TBN or ASTM D4739 (new & used Drop to 50% of new TBN *
oil) Not applicable to TOH/Cl
Oxidation 40 Abs/cm Peak Height (Single 40 Abs/cm Peak Height (Single
ASTM E2412-04 ANNEX A2 Point Baseline) Method Point Baseline) Method
Nitration
* Sweeten the sump lube oil by adding new lube oil when TBN level falls below the TAN level so the lube oil can continue to neutralize acids.
Resample sweetened lube oil to verify proper TAN/TBN levels. If TAN/TBN condemning limits are reached and sump sweetening is not done,
the lube oil must be changed to reestablish proper lube oil alkalinity protection from acid formation.
** Do not condemn the lube oil based solely on particle count levels unless a severe rise in any micron level occurs in the 500 hour lube oil
sample analysis. Inspect the engine filtration system (improperly seated elements, holes in elements, a stuck open filter bypass valve, a non-
functional centrifuge, etc.) if an early hour excessive rise is seen in particle counts. Longer term, consider other lube oil condemning limits in
Table 5 along with rising particle counts in the decision to change lube oil and filters.
NOTICE
Actual lube oil change intervals must be determined
by engine inspection and lube oil analysis in
conjunction with the condemning limits.
In order to obtain a reasonable life expectancy for Elevate the lube oil temperature to 185 200F
Waukesha engines operating on gas containing some (85 93C), 180F (82C) maximum for AT
level of halogens, our experience dictates the models, and 176F (80C) for 220GL models.
following:
Use of high TBN oil (7.0 13.0)
To achieve a life expectancy equivalent to an engine
operating on pipeline quality natural gas, remove all Bypass lubrication oil filtration. Waukesha has
halogen compounds and abrasives from the fuel introduced the Microspin cleanable lube oil
gas. filtering system. The Microspin system utilizes
the cleaning capabilities of a centrifuge coupled
Reasonable life can be expected if the Total Organic with cleanable filter elements. The Microspin
Halide as Chloride (TOH/CI) concentration of the system utilizes Waukeshas current lube oil
fuel does not exceed 8.5 micrograms per BTU filtration canister for the cleanable elements. The
(g/BTU) (150 g/liter). Total Organic Halide as
centrifuge is installed as a bypass system
Chloride equals the sum of all halogenated
working in conjunction with the cleanable filter
compounds expressed as chloride (Cl) in
elements.
micrograms per BTU (g/BTU) (or g/liter) at
Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP). See the A fuel gas containing a TOH/CI concentration above
most current version of S-07884-7. Reasonable life 8.5 g/BTU (150 g/liter) requires pre-treatment of
can also be expected with increased maintenance the fuel in order to make it suitable for use in a
and operating adjustments to the engine, such as: Waukesha engine.
Table 7: VGF / VHP Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number
SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
160 230F 160 195F 40
(71 110C) (71 91C)
Below 160F (71C) Below 160F (71C) 30
Table 8: 275GL / GL + & ATGL Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number
SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
160 230F 160 180F
40
(71 110C) (71 82C)
Table 10: 16V150LTD / APG 1000 Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number
SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
195 205F 180 190F
(90 96C) (82 88C) 40
NOTE: Do not operate engines with an oil header Synthetic lube oils are not recommended for
temperature below 140F (60C). Engines that exceed alternative fuel gas applications. Waukesha suggests
195F (91C) header temperature or 215F (102C) obtaining prior approval before using a synthetic.
sump temperature should have reduced lube oil
change intervals based upon lube oil analysis (see LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Table 5). OPERATION
MULTI-VISCOSITY LUBE OILS At low ambient temperatures, use a lube oil which will
provide proper lubrication when the engine is hot and
Use multi-viscosity lube oils only for engines in cold working. For engines of 1,000 cu. in. (16.4 L)
starting applications. Multi-viscosity lube oil may displacement and above, operating at ambient
deteriorate in continuous operation, allowing the lube temperatures below 50F (10C), lube oil and jacket
oil to lose viscosity through shearing. In this state, the water heaters are required to warm oil and water for
lube oil may not supply sufficient lubricating film and/or faster starting and load application. Information on
pressure. Therefore, utilize a lube oil analysis program these starting devices is available upon request.
to determine the lube oil change interval.
220GL APPLICATIONS
SYNTHETIC LUBE OILS To avoid any troubles when starting under cold
ambient conditions, and because of the extra pressure
Based on developments by lube oil manufacturers and
drop involved by the external circuit, it is mandatory
the release of their synthetic lube oils, Waukesha now
that lube oil temperature in the external circuit does
recognizes these products as being suitable for all
not fall down below 68F (20C).
Waukesha engines including stoichiometric (rich
burn) and lean burn gas engines. Table 2 and Table 3 This minimum temperature can be achieved by two
include synthetic lube oils. different means:
When synthetic lube oils are selected, Waukesha Either the external circuit (piping, control valve and
suggests contacting its Field Service or Sales cooler) is located in a warm area where temperature
Engineering Departments for oil change interval never falls below 68F (20C), such as inside a
recommendations if lube oil analysis is not done. building rather than outside.
However, a lube oil analysis program is always
Or the external circuit is fitted with a warming
recommended. Actual lube oil change intervals must
be established through a lube oil analysis program and system (electrical resistance or preheaters and
visual inspection of engine components. Typical areas circulation) which regulates lube oil temperature to a
minimum of 68F (20C).
to look for lube oil breakdown are exhaust valve stems,
piston ring area and piston undercrown. Synthetic lube
LUBE OIL CONSUMPTION GUIDELINES
oil change intervals are 3 to 5 times longer than those
of mineral oils. However, lube oil filter change intervals Typical gross lube oil consumption rates for all
remain at 1,000 to 1,500 hours of operation, so that Waukesha engines are:
contaminant buildup does not result in excessive lube
oil filter pressure drop.
Table 12: Recommended Lube Oil Change Intervals for Engines Receiving Normal Maintenance and Using Natural Gas
Fuel without a Lube Oil Analysis Program
Table 12 is provided as a guide to engine lube oil change intervals when lube oil analysis is extremely difficult to
obtain by customers/end users of Waukesha engines.
ENGINES EBULLIENT COOLED
OPERATED IN OR HOT WATER
ISO STANDARD OR EXCESS OF SYSTEM WITH
ENGINE MODEL CONTINUOUS ISO STD ENGINE WATER STANDBY DUTY
POWER RATING POWER OR TEMPERATURE OF
PEAK 211F (99C) OR
SHAVING ABOVE
FOR ENGINES OPERATING WITH LUBE OIL SUMP TEMPERATURE OF 230F (110C) OR BELOW
VSG SERIES F11 300 hours or
Normal 720 hours* 300 hours N/A
Natural Gas and HD-5 Propane annually
FOR ENGINES OPERATING WITH LUBE OIL HEADER TEMPERATURE OF 195F (91C) OR BELOW
VGF G, GL, GLD/GLD/2 Normal 1,000 hours
500 hours or
LOW CAPACITY (Extended 1,250 500 hours 500 hours
annually
Natural Gas and HD-5 Propane hours**)
VHP SERIES
500 hours or
HIGH CAPACITY Normal 3,000 hours** annually
Natural Gas with Extender Package
275GL/GL + Normal 3,000 hours (Extended 4,000
AT25/27GL SERIES hours**) or sooner by analysis. Sample every See Table 5 for condemning limits.
Natural Gas 720 hours.
APG SERIES
16V150LTD Normal 1,500 hours**** Not Allowed
Natural Gas
Normal 3,000 hours for
12V/18V220GL engines shipped after 500 hours or
Natural Gas March 2011; annually
otherwise 1,500 hours
for filters only***, ****
* Attainable with 15.5:1 air/fuel ratio (carburetor adjusted to 1.15% CO in the exhaust). If best economy carburetor setting, 17.0:1 17.7:1
air/fuel ratio (1.4 2.1% O2 in the exhaust), is used, lube oil change hours should be reduced to 300 operating hours.
** Extended lube oil drain intervals listed are acceptable if a Microspin centrifuge that remains functional in service use in conjunction with a
Waukesha factory-supplied oil filtration system is utilized and a lube oil analysis program is followed (see Table 5), with visual inspection of
power cylinder components at 4,000 hours after start of test to determine the extended lube oil change interval. Part deposit inspection pass/fail
criteria must hinge on acceptable industry standards of deposit evaluation of varnish, lacquer and carbon on valve stems, piston ring grooves
and piston undercrown. Lube oil filter change intervals remain per the respective engines maintenance manual recommendations. The
extended lube oil drain interval hours shown in Table 12 above may be exceeded if all oil analysis metrics published in Table 5 remain within
specification limits using engine lube oil analysis.
*** Up to 6,000 hour lube oil change with synthetic oil on 220GL models is possible, but only based upon lube oil analysis. Filter change
intervals remain per Table 12.
**** No overload allowed on APG engine models.
NOTE: Change lube oil filter elements when lube oil is changed.
Table 13: Recommended Lube Oil Change Intervals for Engines Receiving Normal Maintenance and Using Gaseous
Fuel Containing H2S of 50 ug/BTU or Less (see S-07884-7)
NOTE: Change lube oil filter elements when lube oil is changed.
ISO STANDARD OR The highest load and speed which can be applied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per
year, except for normal maintenance. It is permissible to operate the engine at up to 10 percent
CONTINUOUS POWER overload, or the maximum load indicated by the intermittent rating, whichever is lower, for two hours
RATING: each 24-hour period.
GENERATOR STANDBY In a system used as backup or secondary source of electrical power, this rating is the output the
engine will produce continuously (no overload), 24 hours a day, for the duration of the prime power
POWER RATING: source outage.
INTERMITTENT POWER This rating is the highest load and speed that can be applied in variable speed mechanical system
RATING: application only. Operation at this rating is limited to a maximum of 3500 hours per year.
Peak shaving is operation of an engine for a limited time to meet the short-term peak power
GENERATOR PEAK SHAVING: requirements. Speed, loading and hours per year of operation will affect the recommended oil
change interval.