Engine

Requirements

The challenge of generating electricity from a Bio Gas Engine powered by methane is that the quality and cleanliness of the gas has a significant effect on the longevity and performance of lubricating oil. Regular oil sampling is a necessity to avoid catastrophic failures, however delays in getting results means that operational efficiencies are missed due to the conservative nature of managing laboratory oil sampling.

Solutions

Tan Delta ran a series of trials comparing the performance of the Tan Delta Oil Quality Sensor (OQSx) with traditional laboratory sampling. The Tan Delta Express Kit was fitted to a set of Jenbacher 320 gas engines and the engines were run for 3 oil change cycles during which time traditional laboratory samples were also taken and the results from both were corelated. The Tan Delta OQSx tracked the laboratory analysis perfectly from clean to end of oil life.

Benefits

Having the ability to see the current oil condition in real-time has enabled the operator to increase the oil change interval and also reduce the number of laboratory samples being taken.

Highlights

Lower Operating Costs: Less downtime and less maintenance significantly reduced ongoing operating costs.
Improved Safety: Installing Tan Delta technology ensures equipment is in optimal condition making a safer working environment.
Help the Environment: Equipment efficiency improved on site. They reduced oil consumption, maintenance activity and costs and helped conserve the environment.
Reduced Wastage: Unnecessary oil waste was avoided by only changing oil which needs to be changed.