| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method of making cylinder oil (and corresponding system), which method determines a TBN of at least one initial fluid, determines a desired TBN of the cylinder oil (102), and at least Of the at least one initial fluid (101) by adjusting the TBN of the at least one initial fluid (101) in response to blending the one initial fluid (101) with a suitable additive (103). It consists of reforming. In this way, a method (and system) for modifying the initial fluid is obtained that produces cylinder oil by adjusting the TBN. This provides a significant economic benefit because the lubricant that would otherwise have to be disposed of can be reused as a total loss cylinder lubricant. Furthermore, there is no need to purchase cylinder oil. The oil used to blend with the cylinder oil, when replenished, has a more consistent quality as opposed to traditional practice, thus reducing mechanical wear and the like. Therefore, replenishment of the initial fluid provides improved and consistent initial fluid quality, resulting in significantly reduced component wear and equipment life cycle costs. Furthermore, environmentally friendly methods / systems are provided because waste in the form of used oil that is discarded after prolonged use is reduced by conversion to cylinder oil. |