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Different types of Gulf Marine Lubricants

The marine ship's engine burns a lot of fuel every day to propel ships that are loaded in a massive manner. They are known to use the oils o low-grade to lower the operating costs of the ship as its price represents about 30-50% of total operating ship costs. Lubricant functions Remove the generated heat in the bearing. Separate the contact surfaces entirely, which will reduce the dynamic and static friction to less value possible to keep it away from wear and tear. Dampen the produced noise Protect working surfaces against the corrosion Works as a sealant Contaminants removal Different types of lubrication Thick film lubrication or Hydrostatic lubrication Full fluid lubrication or Hydrodynamic lubrication Square or thin-film lubrication or Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication Thin lubrication or Boundary lubrication Properties of lubricating oil of crankcase Flashpoints need to be high Viscosity needs to be suited for the purpose Oxid