TechCare TCC

TOTAL
Cylinder Care
ONBOARD IRON MEASUREMENT
CYLINDER Corrosion
Careful checking of iron level and residual BN in drain oils have

become essential in order to verify that the engine is being correctly
lubricated and to monitor its condition.
The measurement of iron

and residual BN allows
a diagnosis to be made of:
¡ the risk of corrosive wear
Shipping operators are experiencing fundamental changes to
of the liner surface
the operation of their vessels. These range from new emissions
legislation to slow steaming and new designs. ¡ the actual BN depletion
of the cylinder lube oil.
Each of these changes have increased Total Lubmarine and major engine
operational constraints on modern manufacturers recommend both onshore With this diagnosis, the
2-stroke engines and have led to a and onboard iron testing to monitor the lube oil feed rate can then
new approach in cylinder condition trend of iron content. be adjusted and optimized
monitoring.
Onshore laboratory analysis based on to achieve the best running
It is essential to carefully check iron ICP-AES* technique, gives fully accurate condition.
levels and residual Base Number (BN) results but are time consuming.
in drain oils to verify that the engine
Total Lubmarine’s Tech’care/TCC kit
is correctly lubricated and ensure it is *Inductively Coupled Plasma according to ASTM
has been designed to give results that
running in a good condition. D5185-09 is the testing method to determine total
correlate with this test (see graph) with iron in used lubricants, recommended by MAN
the advantage of rapid onboard results. Diesel & Turbo
TECH’CARE/TCC Keeps your Engine Shipshape
Tech’Care/TCC, provides ship operators with

a compact onboard testing kit that allows them
to measure quickly and easily the level of iron
contained in the cylinder drain oil.
Tech’Care/TCC has been developed

with the users’ needs in mind helping
them meet the recommendations
of the 2-stroke engine manufacturers.
RELIABILITY of an accurate
automated optical device that directly
delivers the concentration of iron in
ppm (parts per million).
SIMPLICITY that gives any crew
member the capability to run the
test by following step by step the
instructions displayed on the screen
of the optical device.
RAPID Less than 10 minutes are
needed to run a test on one sample.
FUTURE PROOF with data that can be
easily transferred to a computer and
software that can be upgraded for
free each time an improved version
is released.
SAFETY with non-hazardous
reagents for safe use and unrestricted
shipment including air transport.
COST EFFECTIVENESS with
50 analyses included in the kit
before consumables replenishment.
Measuring total iron content together
with residual BN gives crews the
opportunity to adjust the lube oil feed
rate. By doing this the acidity present
in the cylinder is adequately neutralized
whilst ensuring optimum lubrication
of the engine. This delivers significant
cost saving benefits and will potentially
extend the liner’s lifetime. Regular use of Tech’Care/TCC
to monitor data trends is
extremely important and
should be complemented
by onshore laboratory tests
provided by Diagomar Plus,
the Total Lubmarine used oil
analysis service.
MEASURING Total Iron
Major 2 stroke engine manufacturers

recommend a value not higher than
200ppm. Analysis of the results can
help optimize the lube oil feed rate.
CORROSIVE AND
ABRASIVE IRON
Iron ppm (Fe) total [mg/kg]

600
500
DANGER
Abrasive Wear due to:
Cat Fines, Scuffing, Ring Problems or other
400
Cold Corrosion
300
ALERT
200
Liner
Polishing
100 SAFE
TCC vs ICP
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
BN [mg KOH/g] ICP-AES is the method recommended by MAN Diesel and Turbo to measure total iron.
TOTAL Cylinder Care
We have been using Tech’Care/TCC

Tech’Care/TCC, your onboard testing on our vessels with very satisfactory
kit to measure and track cold corrosion results enabling us to comply with
in your engine’s cylinders. engine designers’ latest guidelines.
Total Lubmarine has produced a
comprehensive tool which we find is
extremely simple and quick to use
reducing the burden on our crew.
Mark BURTRAND
KIT FEATURES: Superintendant
¡ Non-hazardous reagents Helikon Shipping Enterprises Ltd.
for safe use and unrestricted shipment including
air transport.
¡ Automated optical device to avoid human errors
in the test interpretation. Fitted with a USB port
for convenient data collection and system upgrade.
¡ Holding carousel to test up to 7 samples.
¡ Includes sufficient consumables
for 50 tests. Replacement packs
can be ordered from your
Lubmarine representative.
¡ Unique patented technology.
¡ User guide and DVD for training.
TOTAL LUBMARINE,
COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS TO MONITOR
YOUR ENGINE’S CONDITION
Tech’Care compact onboard testing kits:

¡ Standard: water content, seawater detection and viscosity,
¡ Pro 2: Standard + insoluble products and Base Number (BN)
¡ TCC to measure iron content.
Diagomar Plus:
Four advanced onshore laboratories located worldwide for your convenience
offer a comprehensive lube oil analysis service providing you with fast,
accurate results in an easy to read format both online and via email.
Our technical correspondents are available

to assist you on any matter.
- Photo credit: C. Baron, E. Houri

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Careful checking of iron level and residual BN in drain oils have

The measurement of iron

Tech’Care/TCC, provides ship operators with

Tech’Care/TCC has been developed

Major 2 stroke engine manufacturers

Iron ppm (Fe) total [mg/kg]

We have been using Tech’Care/TCC

Tech’Care compact onboard testing kits:

Our technical correspondents are available

- Photo credit: C. Baron, E. Houri

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