Hey all,
Thought I'd give you all a chance to kick this can of worms too.
Well I was talking with the fleet manager of aero-derivative marine engines for the Canadian Navy this morning and the topic of lube oil came up.
BTW I manage the test facility for a large independant and worldwide overhauler of Industrial Aero-Derivative gas turbines manufactured by GE and Rolls-Royce, we have 6 engine lines.
Anyway we were discussing oil costs vs. performance and he mentioned what makes the oils so expensive, almost 9.00/L, are the additves for flight application, especially the anti-foaming agents. I wanted to get that verified here before I go off to BP etc. and demand an industrial specific oil, OEM apporved of course.
I have sought solutions to lower the cost of test, we lose a few gallons per test and it can be recovered, processed and reused. Those that I have spoken with regarding the service have very high pricing to get into this, right now. So I'd like a cheaper oil in the meantime. I've heard of a Castrol oil that may fit the bill, I've googled it but came up with nothing.
Anyone have an opinion?
Thought I'd give you all a chance to kick this can of worms too.
Well I was talking with the fleet manager of aero-derivative marine engines for the Canadian Navy this morning and the topic of lube oil came up.
BTW I manage the test facility for a large independant and worldwide overhauler of Industrial Aero-Derivative gas turbines manufactured by GE and Rolls-Royce, we have 6 engine lines.
Anyway we were discussing oil costs vs. performance and he mentioned what makes the oils so expensive, almost 9.00/L, are the additves for flight application, especially the anti-foaming agents. I wanted to get that verified here before I go off to BP etc. and demand an industrial specific oil, OEM apporved of course.
I have sought solutions to lower the cost of test, we lose a few gallons per test and it can be recovered, processed and reused. Those that I have spoken with regarding the service have very high pricing to get into this, right now. So I'd like a cheaper oil in the meantime. I've heard of a Castrol oil that may fit the bill, I've googled it but came up with nothing.
Anyone have an opinion?