These emergency generators provide power to our telecommunications central office during utility power outages. Here's the latest MOB II analysis by WearCheck:
Engine Type 1620kw (2172hp) quad turbo-charged V-12
Oil Type Caterpillar 15w-40 (dino oil)
Sump Capacity 84 gallons each
Date in Service 10/2001 to present (4.5 yrs)
Engine Type 1620kw (2172hp) quad turbo-charged V-12
Oil Type Caterpillar 15w-40 (dino oil)
Sump Capacity 84 gallons each
Date in Service 10/2001 to present (4.5 yrs)
We do oil analysis yearly, but this is the first year we've had TBN tested. I'm surprised that the values are still this high after all these years.code:
Generator 1 Generator 2
Total hrs 144 153
Hrs on oil 109 120
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Iron 4 5
Nickel 0 0
Chromium 0 0
Copper 24 34
Aluminum 1 2
Tin 0 0
Lead 2 4
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Silicon 6 9
Potassium 0 0
Sodium 3 4
Boron 133 139
Barium 0 0
Calcium 2159 2646
Magnesium 394 441
Molybdenum 0 0
Phosphorus 1036 1202
Sulfur 5365 6206
Zinc 1167 1317
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Fuel %
Glycol - -
Water %
Sulfation 17 13
Nitration 15 15
Oxidation 60 75
TBN 10.5 12.3
Visc@100C 14.0 14.4