FAST Service Maximize oil and equipment life with Chevron s comprehensive equipment condition monitoring program
In recent years the global marine industry has seen tremendous changes triggered by: demand for more engine power increased environmental awareness and legislation global upward pressures on fuel and lubricant prices changes in residual fuel oil quality These changes have driven downward pressure on your operating profits. While lubricant costs may only be a small percent of your total vessel maintenance budget, lubrication is the lifeblood of your equipment. Chevron can help minimize your vessel s operating costs with the FAST equipment condition monitoring program. 2 FAST Service
FAST Service Predictive measures and analysis play a vital role in the maintenance of equipment on board your vessels, and Chevron s FAST service can help you identify contamination or wear before it results in costly downtime. What is FAST? FAST is a comprehensive fluid analysis service performed in our ISO 9001 certified lab. FAST helps protect your vessels with an Internet-linked, readily accessible database of fluid analysis reports and expert commentary. FAST Service 3
FAST features and benefits The advantages of using FAST for managing and monitoring the condition of all lubricated equipment on board are numerous: Accurate results on diverse test packages and flexibility for specialized testing procedures Reliable interpretations of test results and actionable recommendations based on the data Results delivered to you immediately upon completion via e-mail or fax (within 24 to 48 hours of receipt) Reports which have been optimized for readability Expert advice on reports via helpdesk: CMLfast@chevron.com Cost-effective standard and specialty tests Online access to complete historical records (downloadable through Excel 5.0 or higher) The value of Reliability-based Lubrication (RbL ) Chevron s blend of industry expertise, leading-edge products and customizable lubrication solutions has created a new business model that helps minimize operational costs while maximizing equipment uptime. It s focused on what you need most: reliability. 4 FAST Service
What you can expect from implementing this program FAST enables you to track the performance of equipment that your business depends on to get your cargo to points around the world on time and without incident. By analyzing fluid samples on a regular basis, you can optimize equipment life and oil replacement intervals, identify lubricant-related needs and understand the changing environment within a piece of equipment. This knowledge helps in the precise scheduling of maintenance work that can help reduce downtime and minimize the risk of equipment failure. Complete fluid analysis for improved marine reliability The FAST program provides comprehensive analyses for all areas of your vessel. Our stern tube advanced testing complies with the requirements of the major shipping classification societies. A FAST report with satisfactory results on the analysis of the stern tube lubricant is a valuable tool when considering the extension of the period between dry-dockings for classification surveys. Schedule Preventive Maintenance More Efficiently Minimize Maintenance Costs Optimize Equipment Life Increase Reliability Minimize Maintenance Costs Create a Cycle of Success Minimize Oil Disposal Minimize Equipment Downtime Maximize Oil Replacement Intervals ISO 9001 certified laboratory Chevron s laboratory is one of the best equipped laboratories in the marine industry; in fact, we are the only global lubricants supplier to have all marine fluid analysis, marine technical support, and marine R&D in one location. Our collective marine team is on call to accurately diagnose the condition of your equipment FAST! FAST Service 5
The FAST process Submitting oil or other lubricants for FAST analysis is as easy as 1 2 3. Simply send the sample with complete label and analysis request information to the lab in the FAST mailing envelope. Most sample tests will be completed within 24 48 hours of receipt, and you can receive results via fax or email. Each sample report contains all major oil parameters with an easy-to-see warning icon (Normal, Attention or Urgent). Standard test packages FAST simplifies the process of testing with a list of standard tests for frequent, typical applications. Engine Oils: Non-Engine Oils: Appearance Appearance Water Water Viscosity@40ºC Viscosity@40ºC Base Number Total Acid Soot Load, %wt Number Flash point Additive elements Additive elements Wear elements Wear elements (Nature of water) (Nature of water*) * on stern tube and thruster systems Samples are analyzed according to a particular test schedule, depending on the type of lubricant and the application. The following table shows the categories of oil tested: MEO MTHO GEAR STER THEO Marine engine oils Turbine, hydraulic, compressor, refrigeration oils Gear lubricants Stern tube lubricants Thermal oils The STER test schedule for stern tube oils complies with requirements of the major shipping classification societies. The FAST report Condition Monitoring Report Vessel ATHENIAN HARMONY System Vessel DIESEL APL GENERATOR BELGIUM#1 LR Number System9411965 TAIL SHAFT Customer LR Number ATHENIAN_SEA 9218686 CARRIERS LTD Customer NEPTUNE SHIPMGT SVCS PTE LTD Current Product TARO 40 XL 40(X) Latest Sample Current Lab Number Product G11112910 VERITAS G11139185 800 MARINE G1216803530 G12191686 G12218619 Latest Sample Report Date: 17-Oct-12 Request Lab Number No 20390460 20374848 20371124 20518763 20410295 G08625084 Report Date: 22-Feb-08 Request Product No TARO 40 XL 40(X)TARO 40 XL 40(X)TARO 40 XL 40(X)TARO 40 XL 40(X)TARO 15119111 40 XL 40(X) Port Product SINGAPORE DURBAN SINGAPORE FUJAIRAH SINGAPORE VERITAS 800 MARINE 30 Date LandedPort 08-Sep-11 19-Dec-11 03-Apr-12 30-Jun-12 10-Oct-12 SINGAPORE Date Date Sampled Landed 07-Sep-11 17-Dec-11 02-Apr-12 27-Jun-12 09-Oct-12 10-Feb-08 Date Sampled 09-Feb-08 Date Received 16-Sep-11 26-Dec-11 10-Apr-12 06-Jul-12 16-Oct-12 Date Received 22-Feb-08 Product Service Hrs 500 200 1840 1452 579 Oil Service Hrs 39915 Total Equipment Total Engine Hrs Hrs 6589 8230 9870 11683 12770 39915 Consumption I/d I/d 5 15 10 30 APPEARANCE dark darkbrown dark darkbrown darkbrown clearbrown WATER CONT. CONT., %WT %WT 0.33 negligible negligible negligible negligible NATURE KIN. WATER(INDICATIVE) VISCOSITY @ 40C 148.3 138.7 164.6 150.1 137.4 NA KIN. SETA VISCOSITY FLASH, @ C 40C >190 >190 >190 >190 >190 102,4 PENTANE INSOL., %WT 0,02 SOOT LOAD, %WT 0.24 0.11 0.33 0.31 0.17 BASE NUMBER (D2896) 6,43 BASE NUMBER 34.71 38.21 26.87 28.78 34.6 ADDITIVE ELEMENTS NORMAL Spectrographic ELEMENTAL Analysis: Analysis: CALCIUM ALUMINUM PPM PPM 15181 14286 14185 13633 13328 0 SILICON ZINC PPM PPM 383 419 409 480 424 7 PHOSPHORUS CHROMIUM PPM PPM 346 385 361 429 401 0 BORON COPPER PPM PPM 0 0 0 1 00 IRON IRON PPM PPM 15 6 22 22 7 1 NICKEL PPM 0 COPPER PPM 22 4 2 4 3 LEAD PPM 0 LEAD PPM 0 0 0 1 0 TIN PPM 3 CHROMIUM BORON PPM PPM 0 0 1 1 00 ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM PPM PPM 3 3 4 4 38 SODIUM TIN PPM PPM 0 0 0 0 00 CommentCodes NICKEL PPM 43 13 59 46 28A VANADIUM PPM 199 53 242 172 99 SILICON PPM 21 12 12 15 11 CommentCodes B A A A A Latest Comments: A - (NORMAL) PRODUCT Latest IS Comments: CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR FURTHER SERVICE. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. A - THE OIL IS Adhoc CONSIDERED Comments: SUITABLE FOR FURTHER SERVICE. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. Adhoc Comments: Please note that Chevron provides this FAST Report, and the comments and information contained herein for guidance only. Nothing provided represents, an endorsement of any product or type of engine. Chevron assumes that the samples are representative. Chevron has relied upon the information provided to make the recommendation set forth in this Report. Responsibility for taking action, based on information contained in this FAST Report, lies solely with the customer or end user. As soon as the samples have been tested, our in-house experts review the data and provide comments and recommendations. FAST reports containing graphs indicating trends involving your equipment are then transmitted to the destinations requested. By checking the icon located at the top of the report and next to the particular text the customer will know immediately if there is a problem with his oil. The icons indicate if the oil test was Normal, if Attention is required, or if Urgent action is necessary. Chevron s laboratory provides complete analysis of your samples with review and comments by technical experts. 6 FAST Service
For us, reliability isn t a promise it s a legacy Building reliability into your day-to-day business takes commitment. We should know. At Chevron, we ve created a corporate culture that revolves around safety and reliability. When you combine that with our legacy of industryleading innovation in product formulation, it s no wonder we are able to truly deliver on Reliability-based Lubrication (RbL ). It s an extension of who we are, and it sets us apart from lubricant vendors that just talk about reliability. At Chevron, we live it. If you could use more reliability from your equipment or your lubrication specialist, contact your local Chevron Marine Lubricants account manager for details on how to apply for the FAST Service, or visit www.chevronmarineproducts.com FAST Service 7
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