Obtaining energy-efficiency with superior lubrication

This article briefly talks about how innovations in Oil & Lubricant products and technologies are adding sustainable features to India’s energy mix.

Since the turn of this millennium, discussions on renewable and alternate sources of energy have been gaining momentum in policy and business circles. In the last 20 years, there has been phenomenal growth in the green energy market with several pledges and treaties in place. Moving forward, renewable and natural gas, along with technologies to promote green solutions, will be playing a bigger role in India’s energy mix. Notable here, wind power generation capacity in India has increased significantly in recent years. As of November 2021, the country’s total installed wind power capacity was 40 GW, the fourth largest installed wind power capacity in the world.

Pioneering innovation in lubricant manufacturing, MobilTM Lubricants formulates a variety of solutions in turbine oils, gear oils and greases to ensure superior performance of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs). These products preserve the life of the gearbox and other critical components, extending oil drain intervals and reducing overall maintenance costs. Mobil’s wide portfolio helps sustain maximum power output in extreme temperature conditions, load and water contamination, ensuring optimal performance for superior productivity and higher profitability

Innovation for a ‘wind-wind solution’ 

With 150 years of experience in developing superior lubrication formulations, Mobil has developed a range of solutions for the energy-generation industries – whether conventional or new-age like, nuclear, solar and wind. Power plants today are in urgent need of improving capacities to aid the country’s energy transition while attending to the needs of an ever-expanding population. 

For India’s promising energy sector, Mobil has developed a range of synthetic and mineral oils, gear oils, greases and more. For instance, the Mobil SHCTM Gear 320 WT advance wind turbine gear lubricant is a fully-synthetic industrial gear lubricant that provides optimum equipment protection for wind turbine gearboxes and extended lubricant life even under extreme conditions. Similarly, the Mobil SHCTM Grease 460 WT is especially suited to exceed the demanding requirements of wind turbine applications at extreme temperatures. This grease has earned a reputation based on its exceptional quality and reliability. Similarly, the Mobil SHCTM 524 synthetic hydraulic oils and Mobil DTE 10 ExcelTM 32 mineral hydraulic oil cater to specific demands of high-performance modern industrial systems, such as wind generation plants. These products together ensure the continuity and profitability of wind energy plants that are today powering India’s energy transition journey. 

Additionally, the MobilTM DTE 932 GT – a next-generation high-performance turbine oil – has been designed for use in large frame turbines under severe operating conditions. This product is based on select high-quality base oils balanced carefully with a proprietary additive system to provide long oil life in combination with industry-leading ‘keep clean’ performance. The formulations also include a non-zinc anti-wear system to meet the load carrying requirements of geared turbines. 

Machine health monitoring redefined 

While choosing the correct lubricant is key to power plant performance, ensuring continuous machine operations with minimal downtime is another important consideration. Mobil’s superior lubrication formulations are complemented by Mobil’s service expertise under the Mobil ServSM Lubricant Analysis (MSLA) program, which has been ensuring continuity and good health of turbines and gas engines used in power plants. 

The use of superior lubrication formulations along with digital monitoring of performance has allowed companies to make the smart transition to higher performance and productivity. Digitalisation has allowed industries to cut down on heavy costs replacing paper-based charts with fully digitised reports. In transitioning economies like India, energy demands are unlikely to decelerate. Duly, empowering power plants in the country towards achieving heightened productivity will ensure overall profitability. Mobil remains committed to that end in furthering its legacy of continuous innovation and impeccable delivery. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.mobil.co.in/en-in/business/energy

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