Marine Installation Manual
2021-08
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4 Ancillary Systems
4.3 Lubricating oil systems
X72DF
Single grade cylinder
lubricating oil application
In case the engine is specified for operation on liquid fuel with a sulphur content
of up to 0.10% sulphur m/m (ultra low sulphur), then it is in any case sufficient
to install a single low BN cylinder lubricating oil tank and consequently, no
changeover device is required. The same is valid, if a single grade cylinder lubri
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cating oil, typically in the BN 40 to 60 range, which is capable and approved of
for handling both modes, gas and diesel mode operation.
Figure 4
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12 Cylinder lubricating oil system for fuel with ultra low sulphur content
(maximum 0.10% sulphur m/m) or alternatively, a single grade cylinder lu
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bricating oil is applied for fuel with very low sulphur content (maximum
0.50% sulphur m/m)
Service tank and storage tank
The arrangement of service tank and storage tank can be changed by locating the
storage tank in place of the service tank. If this arrangement is preferred, the
storage tank must be placed at the same height as the service tank to provide the
necessary head. Furthermore, the storage tank must be of similar design, with a
sloping floor.
SM-0411
ME2
SINGLE GRADE
SERVICE
TANK
ME1
ME – Main engine
Min. static height
according to the
specification in MIDS
M
M
M
TRACE
HEATING
