Fluids and Lubricants

Specifications
MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications for Series 4000 Gas

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 Table of Contents
1 Confirmation for Fluids and Lubricants 6.2 Requirements imposed on heating water up
to 100 C 30
1.1 Confirmation by the operator 4 6.3 Requirements imposed on heating water
above 100 C 31
2 Preface
2.1 General information 5 7 Lubricating Oil
7.1 General information 32
3 Liquid Fuels 7.2 Approved lubricating oils 33
3.1 General information 7 7.3 Lubricating oil change intervals 34
3.2 Natural gas 10
3.3 Biogas 13 8 Transmission oils
8.1 General information 36
4 Inlet Air and Combustion Air
4.1 General information 18 9 Exhaust Condensate
9.1 General information 37
5 Coolants
5.1 General information 19 10 Appendix A
5.2 Requirements imposed on engine coolant 20 10.1 Abbreviations 38
5.3 Requirements imposed on mixture coolant 21 10.2 Conversion table of SI units 39
5.4 Requirements for the quality of water for 10.3 MTU Onsite Energy contact person / service
the gas sequential heater 22 partner 40
5.5 Requirements for the quality of water for
the gas cooler and gas sequential heater 23
11 Appendix B
5.6 Treatment with corrosion inhibitor /
antifreeze 24 11.1 Index 41
5.7 Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes 25

6 Heating Water
6.1 General information 29
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 1 Confirmation for Fluids and Lubricants
1.1 Confirmation by the operator
The plant must not be commissioned without this confirmation.

Plant description:

Plant consisting of:

Factory / SAP no.:

Customer:

Operator:

MTU Project Manager:

We hereby confirm that the quality of the fluids and lubricants (coolant, gas, lubricating oil, heating wa-
ter, etc., where applicable) conforms to the Fluids and Lubricants Specifications of MTU Onsite Energy.
MTU Onsite Energy does not provide any warranty for damage incurred as a result of deviating fluid and
lubricant quality.

City / date

Legally binding signature (customer)

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 2 Preface
2.1 General information
Used symbols and means of representation
The following instructions are highlighted in the text and must be observed:
This symbol indicates instructions, tasks, and activities that must be complied with to avoid
danger for personnel, as well as damage or destruction of the material.

Note:
A note indicates whether special attention is required when executing a task.

Fluids and lubricants

The service life, operational reliability and function of the drive systems are largely dependent on the
fluids and lubricants employed. The correct selection and treatment of these fluids and lubricants are
therefore extremely important. This publication specifies which fluids and lubricants are to be used.
Test standard Designation
DIN Federal German Standards Institute
EN European Standards
ISO International Standards Organization
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
IP Institute of Petroleum
DVGW Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V.

Table 1: Test standards for fluids and lubricants

Approved fluids and lubricants may not be mixed.

The customer must comply with the instructions specified in the safety data sheets of the re-
spective manufacturers.

Applicability of this publication

The Fluids and Lubricants Specifications will be amended or supplemented as necessary. Before using
them, make sure you have the latest version. The latest version is also available at:
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http://www.mtu-online.com/mtu/mtu-valuecare/mtu-valueservice-Technische-Dokumentation
If you have further queries, please contact your MTU representative.

Warranty
Use of the approved fluids and lubricants, either under the brand name or in accordance with the speci-
fications given in this publication, constitutes part of the warranty conditions.
The supplier of the fluids and lubricants is responsible for the worldwide standard quality of the named
products.

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 Fluids and lubricants for drive plants may be hazardous materials. Certain regulations must be
obeyed when handling, storing and disposing of these substances.

These regulations are contained in the manufacturers' instructions, legal requirements and technical
guidelines valid in the individual countries. Since there can be major differences from country to coun-
try, it is not possible to provide a universally applicable statement on the rules to be observed within
the framework of these Fluids and Lubricants Specification.
Users of the products named in these specifications are therefore obliged to inform themselves of the
locally valid regulations. MTU accepts no liability whatsoever for improper or illegal use of the fluids and
lubricants that it approves.
When handling fluids and lubricants the "Rules for the protection of the environment (see Safety Regula-
tions, Disassembly and Disposal)" are to be adhered to, since they are hazardous to health and flamma-
ble.
Incorrect use of fluids and lubricants causes environmental pollution.
Fluids and lubricants must not enter the ground or the sewerage system.
Used fluids and lubricants must be disposed of through used oil recycling or hazardous waste dispos-
al.
Used filter elements and cartridges must be disposed of with hazardous waste.
The customer / operator bears the responsibility for adhering to the fuel values.

Preservation
All information concerning corrosion protection, reapplication of corrosion inhibitors and removal of
corrosion inhibitors, including the approved corrosion inhibitors is provided in the MTU Corrosion Inhibi-
tor and Subsequent Application of Corrosion inhibitor Guidelines. The latest version is also available at:
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 3 Liquid Fuels
3.1 General information
CAUTION
Moisture in the fuel / air mixture
Damage / destruction of the catalytic converter / destruction of the gas train
It must be ensured that the limit values of the moisture in the fuel as well as the intake air are
not exceeded at any time!

CAUTION
Harmful substances / contamination in the fuel
Long-term damage due to corrosion
It must be ensured that no corrosive compounds (e.g. siloxane, phosphor, arsenic, heavy metal,
sulfur, ammonia, chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine compounds) enter the fuel lines. Or their lim-
it values must not be exceeded. Exceeding the limit values voids the warranty.

CAUTION
Harmful substances / contamination in the intake air
Long-term damage due to corrosion
It must be ensured that no corrosive compounds (e.g. siloxane, phosphor, arsenic, heavy metal,
sulfur, ammonia, chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine compounds) enter the intake air. Or their
limit values must not be exceeded. Exceeding the limit values voids the warranty.

CAUTION
Harmful substances / contamination in the exhaust gas
Long-term damage due to corrosion
It must be ensured that no metal such as iron, nickel, chromium, copper, zinc and tin enters the
exhaust gas system / catalytic converter. If the cumulative quantity of these metals together
with the heavy metals exceeds the total limit value of 350 g/m3 of the catalytic converter space
volume, this voids the warranty of the catalytic converter.

CAUTION
Exceeding the temperature in the exhaust gas system
Damage / destruction of the catalytic converter
It must be ensured that the maximum operating temperature of 600 C is not exceeded. Ex-
ceeding the limit values voids the warranty.

It is essential to make sure - at the latest prior to commissioning - by consulting the relevant gas supply
company that the minimum methane number specified in the respective data sheet and the calorific
value range are observed. It is also necessary here to inquire about the temporary admixture of butane-
or propane-air mixtures.
The fuel must be technically free of mist, dust and liquid. Condensation in the gas system is to be pre-
vented by suitable measures (dehumidification, protection against cooling down, heating, etc.). Corro-
sive constituents may only be present in the concentrations set out below.
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Silicone compounds in the gas lead to deposits and promote wear. Even catalytic converters are deacti-
vated by these compounds. Damage caused by silicon compounds is not covered by the warranty.
If the quality of the raw gas exceeds the sulfur limit values, a gas desulferization system that is de-
signed for the quality of the gas must be installed.
If these limit values are exceeded in operation, for exhaust heat use a stronger formation of corrosive
deposits occurs. This requires an earlier cleaning of the exhaust gas heat exchanger.
With the non-stainless steel formaldehyde-optimized MTU special oxidizing catalytic converter, opera-
tion without fine desulfurization is admissible when adhering to the specified sulfur components in the
fuel.

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 Since in practice the sulfur content varies greatly MTU cannot provide guarantees with regard to the
cleaning intervals.
During operation with the oxidizing catalytic converter without exhaust heat utilization the exhaust gas
temperature at the exhaust system opening must be safely above 300 C. If necessary, the exhaust
pipe must be insulated.

Silicon content in fuel gas

MTU Onsite Energy excludes silicon-related engine and catalytic converter damage from the
warranty.

For operation with gases that contain silicon you must pay explicit attention to the silicon content in the
oil. For this the silicon operating value SiB must be calculated using the formula cited. The limit value for
this is 0.01. If this limit value is exceeded, the engine will be operated outside of the fuel guideline,
which voids the warranty. More detailed information is provided in the chapter Fuels (natural gas / bio-
gas), fuels for gas engines.
Compliance with the SiB must be seamlessly verified by the operator's analyses.

(Oil fill quantity + top-up quantity) [liters]

SiB = Delta Si oil analysis B - A [ppm] x
generated electrical work [kWh]

Table 2: Formula for calculating the silicon content SiB

Example:
Delta Si between oil analysis A and B 20 ppm (mg/kg)
Oil fill quantity in circulation 800 dm3
Topped up oil quantity 200 dm3
Generated electrical work between oil analysis A and B 2000000 kWh

Table 3: Data for the example

(800 + 200) [dm3]

20 [ppm] x =0.01
2000000 [kWh]

Table 4: Example for calculating the silicon operating value SiB

At the silicon limit values SiBG a distinction is made between operation with or without catalytic exhaust
cleaning.

SiBG
With catalytic exhaust gas cleaning 0
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Without catalytic exhaust gas cleaning <0.01

Table 5: Silicon operating limit values SiBG for for different operating modes.
Silicon operating limit values SiBG for for different operating modes.

Experience has shown that for the required use of oxidation catalytic converters, the impossibility of
verification must be requested (Si B = 0).
Nevertheless, due to the high sensitivity of the catalytic converter, premature activity loss can occur,
particularly at formaldehyde conversion.
In this case the findings of the manufacturer of the catalytic converter are authoritative.
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 Determination of the silicon proportion in the fuel gas from the gas analysis
The measured concentrations of the individual compounds are multiplied by the Si mass fractions and
the atomic silicon content is determined.
The result is based on the calorific value of the fuel gas and standardized at 10 kWh energy content
(equals 1 m3 NTP. CH4).

Concentration of silicon atoms in sewer gas K Si 5.1 mg/m3 NTP

CH4 content of the sewer gas K CH4 65 %
Calorific value sewer gas Hu 6.5 kWh/m3 NTP

Table 6: Calculation of the silicon proportion in the fuel gas from the gas analysis

Example:
10 (kWh/m3NTP)
K Si (mg/m3NTP) x
Hu (kWh/m3NTP)
KSi10 kWh =
10 (kWh/m3NTP)
Hu (kWh/m3NTP) x
Hu (kWh/m3NTP)

10 (kWh/m3NTP)
K Si (mg/m3NTP) x
Hu (kWh/m3NTP)
KSi10 kWh =
10 kWh/m3NTP

10
5.1 (mg/m3NTP) x
6.5
KSi10 kWh =
10 kWh/m3NTP

7.8 mg
KSi10 kWh =
10 kWh
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 3.2 Natural gas
Gas engines must be operated exclusively with gases which have been specifically approved for the
type of gas engine in use. The suitability for use of approved gas types must be checked regularly, how-
ever at least every six months, by means of a gas analysis in order to detect changes in the gas compo-
sition and changes to harmful components in the gas and to take appropriate action. In the entire appli-
cation and operating range of the engine, the use of fuels is restricted to purely gaseous fuels. Liquid
fuels are not admissible nor are they provided for.
Components that may be used for gas engines are listed in the following tables. Generally valid limits
for the main components are specified in the table. Examples of typical natural gas compositions are
shown. The listed components are relevant to gas engines. Components other than those listed are not
admissible for gas engines. They provide an approximate value for the commonly used gas composi-
tions. Limit values for the individual components, unless they are explicitly restricted, are based on the
general requirements of freedom from fluid elements, the exclusion of condensate and hydrocarbons
and the global parameters of gas mixing .

Name Components Unit Value range

Natural gas CO % by vol. <2
CO2 % by vol. < 10
CH4 % by vol. 80 - 100
C2H6 % by vol. < 12
C3H8 % by vol. <9
C4H10 % by vol. <1
N2 % by vol. < 20
O2 % by vol. <3

Table 7: Main ingredients of natural gases

Requirements for gaseous fuel

Designation Unit Limit value Comment

Type of gas Natural gas Applies to natural gas H and L, and
coal-bed methane from from untap-
ped deposits (pre-mining coal-bed
methane) other gases are currently
not approved
Methane number -/min. 5 linear constant change with a fre-
change quency of maximum 1/h
Calorific power Hu kWh/m NTP 8.0 < Hu < 11,0 Consultation with manufacturer re-
quired in case of lower and higher
values.
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Calorific value devi- % 5 Consultation with manufacturer re-

ation from the set- quired for higher values
ting value
Permissible change %/min. 1.0 linear constant change necessary
speed of calorific with a frequency of maximum 1/h
value in relation to
setting value

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 Designation Unit Limit value Comment
Density of gas kg/m NTP 0.73 - 0.84 The density of the gas can fluctuate
in accordance with the composition;
it is constant for a certain type of
gas. When using gas from different
gas supply areas, the density may
vary.
When changing to a different gas sup-
plier it may be necessary to adjust
the mixture control.
Gas pressure devi- % 5
ation from the set-
ting value
Permissible change mbar/min. 1 Constant change required
speed of gas pres-
sure
Gas temperature C If there is a danger of underranging
Natural gas from 5 < T < 45 the dew point, the gas temperature
the public gas sup- must be increased. If there are devi-
ply grid ating temperatures, there is danger
of thermal aging of NBR materials
(seals, diaphragms) and the effects of
changes in elasticity. Prevailing pres-
sure and calorific combinations can
restrict the T-range, this can be com-
Natural gas from 15 < T < 45 pensated via a pressure adjustment,
LNG evaporator so that operation at rated load is en-
plants sured for the entire T-range.
On plants with LNG operation, the
permissible temperature range must
be coordinated project-specifically.
The gas evaporation system design
must be analyzed on the part of MTU
for this purpose.
Gas temperature C 9
deviation from the
setting value
Permissible change K/min. 0.3
speed of gas tem-
perature
Relative moisture % < 80 In the entire gas and mixture system
in gas in the per- no condensation is permitted. No wa-
missible tempera- ter vapor condensation in pressure
ture and pressure and temperature range. No conden-
range sation permitted in lines and contain-
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max. relative mois- g/kg < 20 ers carrying fuel gas and fuel gas-air
ture in gas, abso- mixtures.
lute
Oils / oil fumes mg/m NTP < 0.4 No condensation in lines carrying fuel
(HC with carbon gas and fuel gas-air mixture, nor for-
number >5) mation of condensable oil mists
Long-chain hydro- mewl % No information Consultation with MTU necessary.
carbons (C6 - CK)
HC solvent vapors mg/m NTP 0 Consultation with manufacturer and
analysis necessary

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 Designation Unit Limit value Comment
Organically bound mg/m NTP < 1.0
silicon (e.g.: silane,
siloxane, silicons)
Inorganically bound mg/m NTP CH4 <5 At Si > 5 mg/m NTP relative to
silicon 100 % CH4 fuel gas content, wear prod-
ucts are to be taken note of in the oil
analysis
Dust 3 - 10 m mg/m NTP 5 DVGW worksheet G260
Dust must be removed in such a
manner that operation of standard-
conformant, or standard design gas
devices and gas equipment, is ensur-
ed without disturbance.
Dust< 3 m mg/m NTP technically free Dust < 3 m must be evaluated
through a technical analysis, if neces-
sary appropriate special filters must
be used.
Total sulfur mg/m NTP 30 DVGW worksheet G260
Mercaptan sulfur mg/m NTP 6 DVGW worksheet G260
Hydrogen sulfide mg/m NTP 5 DVGW worksheet G260
H2S
Chlorine mg/m NTP 10* With higher values, consultation with
manufacturer and analysis are neces-
sary
Fluorine mg/m NTP 5* With higher values, consultation with
manufacturer and analysis are neces-
sary
Chlorine + fluorine mg/m NTP 10* With higher values, consultation with
manufacturer and analysis are neces-
sary
NH3 ppm 70* With higher values, consultation with
manufacturer and analysis are neces-
sary

Table 8: Requirements and site conditions for natural gas fuel and the corresponding fuel supply
* = For engines with exhaust after-treatment and/or exhaust gas heat recovery, lower limit values may
apply. When using oxidizing catalytic converters; analysis and consultation with MTU are required.
The limit values refer to a calorific value of 10 kWh/m3 NTP. This corresponds to a references to fuels
with 100 % by vol. methane, or the existence of other combustible components in the fuel with the
same energy equivalent and the same input of hazardous materials.
Example:
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Russian natural gas with a calorific value of 10 kWh/m3 N is used. The permissible value for total sulfur
in the gas thus corresponds exactly to the limit value specified in the table.
When using a gas with the example of East Hanover with Hu = 8.15 kWh/m3 NTP the permissible maxi-
mum value for the total sulfur is calculated as:
Permissible total sulfur content = 30 mg/m NTP (8.15 kWh/m3NTP. : 10.0 kWh/m3 NTP) = 24.5 mg/
m NTP.
No warranty is given in the event of impairment and / or damage (corrosion, contamination
etc.) resulting from gases or materials the presence of which was unknown and not agreed
upon on conclusion of contract.

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 3.3 Biogas
Gas engines must be operated exclusively with gases which have been specifically approved for the
type of gas engine in use. The options for use of the approved types of gas are to be checked at half-
yearly intervals by means of gas analysis to detect changes in the composition of the gas, as well as
changes in the hazardous constituents in the gas and to introduce rectifying measures. The use of fuels
in the entire area of application and operation of the engine is limited to purely gaseous fuels. Liquid
fuels are not admissible nor are they provided for.
The components applicable for gas engines are listed in the following table. The components listed ap-
ply to gas engines. Components other than those listed are not admissible for gas engines. They pro-
vide an approximate value for the commonly used gas compositions. Limit values for the individual com-
ponents, unless they are explicitly restricted, are based on the general requirements of freedom from
fluid elements, the exclusion of condensate and hydrocarbons and the global parameters of gas mixing .

Name Components Unit Value range

Fuel gases of biogenic CO % by vol. not specified
origin
CO2 % by vol. 15 - 50
CH4 % by vol. 40 - 85
C2H6 % by vol. not specified
C3H8 % by vol. not specified
C4H10 % by vol. not specified
N2 % by vol. remainder
O2 % by vol. < 3%

Table 9: Main ingredients of fuel gases of biogenic origin, mainly from fermentation processes

Requirements for gaseous fuel

Designation Unit Limit value Comment

Type of gas Biogenic gases from fer-
mentation processes
Methane number -- 115 Dropping below this val-
ue there is the danger of
knocking combustion,
gas analysis and consul-
tation with factors neces-
sary
Calorific power Hu kWh/m3 NTP 4.5 < Hu < 8.0 Consultation with manu-
facturer required in case
of lower and higher val-
ues.
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Calorific value deviation % 20 Consultation with manu-

from the setting value facturer required for
higher values
Maximum rate of change %/min. 1 <1/ h is permissible.
in the calorific value to in normal operation
the setting value in oper-
ation

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 Designation
Fast change in calorific
value, an start and start-
up processes
Gas density
Gas pressure fluctuation
in relation to setting val-
ue
Permissible change
speed of gas pressure
Gas temperature
Gas temperature devia-
tion from the setting val-
ue
Permissible change
speed of gas tempera-
ture
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Unit Limit value Comment
%/min. <10.0 with a frequency of <1/ h
is permissible
kg/m3 NTP 0.93 - 1.40 The gas density can fluc-
tuate according to the
composition. If there are
changes to the main sub-
strate and/or significant
changes in the mixing ra-
tio of the substrates, a
gas analysis or, if neces-
sary, an adaptation of the
mixture control is neces-
sary.
% 10 This applies to the gas in-
let at the gas control
valve on the engine side
mbar/min. 1 This applies to the gas in-
let at the gas control
valve on the engine side
C 5 < t < 45 Phase transitions in the
fuel gas-air mixture dur-
ing engine operation are
not permissible. If there
is a danger of under-
shooting the dew point,
the gas temperature
must be increased. If
there are deviating tem-
peratures, there is dan-
ger of thermal aging of
NBR materials (seals, dia-
phragms) and the effects
of changes in elasticity at
higher temperatures. This
applies to the gas inlet at
the gas control valve on
the engine side
C 15 This applies to the gas in-
let at the gas control
valve on the engine side
K/min. 0.3 This applies to the gas in-
let at the gas control
valve on the engine side
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 Designation Unit Limit value Comment
Relative gas humidity in % < 80 In the entire gas and mix-
the permissible tempera- ture system no conden-
ture and pressure range sation is permitted.
No water vapor conden-
Max. relative gas humidi- g/kg <28 sation in pressure and
ty, absolute temperature range. No
condensation permitted
in lines and containers
carrying fuel gas and fuel
gas-air mixtures. At high-
er values or if there is a
danger of condensation
in the operating range of
pressure and tempera-
ture, gas drying must be
provided.
Phase transitions in the
fuel gas and air mixture
are inadmissible during
engine operation in the
pressure and tempera-
ture range; gas drying is
to be provided in case of
higher values.
Oils / oil fumes mg/m3 NTP < 0.4 No condensation in lines
carrying fuel gas and fuel
gas-air mixture, nor for-
mation of condensable oil
mists.
HC solvent vapors mg/m3 NTP 0
Silicon of organic (e.g. mg/m3 NTP < 4* At Si > 5 mg/m3 NTP
silicons) and and of si- based on 100 % CH4fuel
lanes, siloxanes gas content, wear prod-
ucts are to be taken note
of in the oil analysis
Inorganically bound sili- mg/3 NTP < 2* At Si > 2 mg/m3 NTP in
con the gas sample, wear
products are to be taken
note of in the oil analysis.
Dust 3 - 10 m mg/m3 NTP 5 DVGW worksheet G260
Dust must be removed in
such a manner that oper-
ation of standard-con-
formant, or standard de-
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sign gas devices and gas

equipment
Dust< 3 m mg/m3 NTP technically free Dust < 3 m must be
evaluated through a tech-
nical analysis, if necessa-
ry appropriate special fil-
ters must be used.

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 Designation Unit Limit value Comment
Silicium of organic (e.g. mg/m3 NTP 6*
silicons) and inorganic
compounds (e.g. hydro-
silicons, siloxanes)
Total sulfur mg/m3 NTP 800*
Mercaptan sulfur mg/m3 NTP 4*
Hydrogen sulfide H2S mg/m3 NTP 850*
Total of all chlorine and 3
mg/m NTP 40*
fluorine compounds
Chlorine mg/m3 NTP 40* With higher values, con-
sultation with manufac-
turer and analysis are
necessary
Fluorine 20* With higher values, con-
sultation with manufac-
turer and analysis are
necessary
NH3 ppm 70* With higher values, con-
sultation with manufac-
turer and analysis are
necessary

Table 10: Typical condition of fuel gases of biogenic origin, mainly from fermentation processes (in
accordance with DVGW Worksheet - G262)
* = These values are recommended values for series 4000 engines, for engines with exhaust after-treat-
ment, lower limit values can apply.
When using the series 4000 in gensets, with and without exhaust heat coupling and/or exhaust after-
treatment systems, the respective instructions provided by the genset manufacturer must be complied
with.

The limit values refer to a calorific value of 10 kWh/m3 NTP. This corresponds to a reference to fuels
with 100 % by vol. methane, or the existence of other combustible components in the fuel with the
same energy equivalent and the same input of hazardous materials.
Example:
When using a gas with the example of northern Germany with Hu = 5,18 kWh/m3 NTP. (The admissible
maximum value for the total sulfur is calculated as: Permissible total sulfur content = 800 mg/m3 NTP.
(5.18 kWh/m3 NTP : 10.0 kWh/m3 NTP) = 414.4 mg/m3 NTP
There is no warranty in case of impairments and / or damages (corrosion, contamination, etc.) that are
caused by gases or substances whose existence was not known or agreed upon at the time of signing
the contract.
Depending on the application, the following maximum permissible pollutant concentrations in the fuel
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are to be adhered to:

Oxidizing catalytic Without With With

converter
Exhaust heat uti- 180 C / without 120 C / 180 C Without
lization
Sum total of all sul- mg/m3 NTP 800 20 200
fur compounds (cal-
culated as S) corre-
sponds to

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 Hydrogen sulfide ppm at 50 % CH4 280 7 70
(H2S)
Sum total of all mg /m3 NTP CH4 100 0.5 0.5
chlorine com-
pounds (calculated
as CI)
Sum total of all flu- mg /m3 in the 50 0.5 0.5
orine compounds amount of CH4
(calculated as F)
Total of all silicone mg /m3 NTP CH4 5 0 0
compounds (calcu-
lated as Si)
Ammonia (NH3) ppm at 50 % CH4 30 30 30
Heavy metals (Pb, 3
g/m NTP - 10 10
Hg, As, Sb, Cd)

Table 11: Pollutant concentration in the fuel

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 4 Inlet Air and Combustion Air
4.1 General information
CAUTION
Harmful substances / contamination in the intake air
Long-term damage due to corrosion
It must be ensured that no corrosive compounds (e.g. siloxane, phosphor, arsenic, heavy metal,
sulfur, ammonia, chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine compounds) enter the intake air. Or their
limit values must not be exceeded. Exceeding the limit values voids the warranty.

When operating the plant in swimming pool facilities or in the vicinity of refrigerating installations, it is
important to bear in mind that even small traces of halogen compounds (chlorine, fluorine) in the intake
air may cause corrosion in the engine or on peripheral components (e.g. on electric motors). It must
likewise be noted that even cleaning agents may also contain aggressive substances that encourage
corrosion.
The input in the engine in total (fuel and air) must not exceed the limit values specified under fuels.
In case of doubt, MTU Onsite Energy, Augsburg, is to be consulted.

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 5 Coolants
5.1 General information
CAUTION
Liquid hazardous to the environment
Environmentally hazardous
Avoid release into the environment.
Do not dispose of in the sewerage system; dispose of correctly by observing the local regula-
tions of the authorities.
Adequate barriers must be ensured.

Coolant definition
Coolant = coolant additive (concentrate) + freshwater in the specified mixing ratio ready for use in the
engine.
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 5.2 Requirements imposed on engine coolant
Requirements for the quality of heating water above 100 C apply when an exhaust heat ex-
changer has been installed in the engine cooling circuit or the heating circuit.

For the engine coolant system, it is imperative to use filling and top-up water which complies with the
following stipulations and which has been premixed with approved corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze:

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH-value (25 C) 8.2 - 9.0
Electric conductivity (25 C) < 300 mS/m
Sum total, alkaline earths 1.0 - 1.5 mmol/l
5.6 - 8.4 dH
Chlorides < 80 mg/l
Sulfates < 70 mg/l
Iron < 0.2 mg/l

Table 12: Requirements imposed on engine coolant

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 5.3 Requirements imposed on mixture coolant
For the engine coolant system, it is imperative to use filling and top-up water which complies with the
following stipulations and which has been premixed with approved corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze:

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH value (25 C) 8.2 - 9.0
Electric conductivity (25 C) < 300 mS/m
Sum total, alkaline earths 1.0 - 1.5 mmol/l
5.6 - 8.4 dH
Chlorides < 100 mg/l
Sulfates < 70 mg/l
Iron < 0.2 mg/l

Table 13: Requirements imposed on mixture coolant

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 5.4 Requirements for the quality of water for the gas sequential
heater
The requirements of the quality of the water for the gas sequential heater with temperatures up
to 60 C must be complied with.

For the engine coolant system, it is imperative to use filling and top-up water which complies with the
following stipulations and which has been premixed with approved corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze:

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH value (25 C) 8.2 - 9.0
Electric conductivity (25 C) < 300 mS/cm
Sum total, alkaline earths 1.0 - 1.5 mmol/l
5.6 - 8.4 dH
Chlorides < 100 mg/l
Sulfates < 70 mg/l
Iron < 0.2 mg/l

Table 14: Requirements for the quality of water for the gas sequential heater

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 5.5 Requirements for the quality of water for the gas cooler and
gas sequential heater
The requirements for the quality of the water of the water source for gas coolers and gas se-
quential heaters with temperatures > 60 C must be complied with.

The operator must specially prepare and monitor the initial water and the filling and top-up water. As
filling and top-up water, low-salt water or desalinated water (e.g. permeate) or faultless condensate
must be used.
The cold-water system and the sequential circuit may only be filled with the antifreeze Antifrogen N
from the company Hoechst AG.
We recommend (bearing in mind the VdTV instructions TCh 1466) adherence to the following require-
ments for a low-salt operating mode:

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH value (25 C) 9.0 -10.5
Electric conductivity (25 C) < 100 S/cm
Oxygen < 0.05 mg/l
Chlorides < 20 mg/l
Sum total, alkaline earths < 0.02 mmol/l
(< 0.1) dH
Phosphate 5 - 10 mg/l

Table 15: Requirements for the quality of water for the gas cooler and gas sequential heater
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 5.6 Treatment with corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze
Corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze must be added to the water with a concentration of at least 9 % by vol-
ume however not under any circumstances at values higher than 11 % by volume. Mixtures containing a
proportion under 9 % by volume do not guarantee adequate corrosion protection.
Compensate for coolant losses in such a way as to maintain the antifreeze concentration.
Check the concentration at regular intervals in accordance with the maintenance schedule. The coolant
should be checked at least once a year or at each filling. Due to antifreeze aging, change the coolant
after 6,000 operating hours or at the latest after, see Table 5.7.

Add antifreeze to the water with a concentration of at least 40 % by volume when antifreeze protection
to minus 25 C is sufficient. If lower ambient temperatures are expected, increase the concentration
accordingly, but do not under any circumstances increase to values in excess of 50 % by volume. Mix-
tures containing a proportion of antifreeze below 40 % by volume do not guarantee adequate corrosion
protection.
Use the treated water in both summer and winter operation. Compensate for coolant losses in such a
way as to maintain the antifreeze concentration.
Check the concentration at regular intervals in accordance with the maintenance schedule. The coolant
should be checked at least once a year or at each filling. Due to antifreeze aging, change the coolant
after 9,000 operating hours or at the latest after, see Table 5.7.

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 5.7 Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes
The use of products other than those listed below will invalidate the warranty.

Corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze concentrates

Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
MTU Friedrichshafen Coolant AH100 9000 / 5 X00057231 (20 l)
GmbH Antifreeze Concentrate X00057230 (210 l)
MTU America Inc. Power Cool Off High- 9000 / 5 23533522 (1 gallon)
way 23533523 (5 gallons)
Coolant Concentrate 23533524 (55 gallons)
Avia Antifreeze APN 9000 / 5
BASF SE Glysantin G05 9000 / 5
BASF SE Glysantin G48 9000 / 5 X00058054 (25 l)
X00058053 (210 l)
BASF SE Glysantin G30 9000 / 3 X00058072 (canister)
X00058071 (drum)
Bucher AG Motorex Coolant G48 9000 / 5
Langenthal
BayWa AG Tectrol Cool protect 9000 / 5
CCI Corporation L415 9000 / 3
CCI Manufacturing IL C521 9000 / 3
Corporation
Detroit Diesel Corp. Power Cool Plus Coolant 9000 / 3
BP Lubricants ARAL Antifreeze Extra 9000 / 5
BP Lubricants Castrol Heavy Duty Ex- 9000 / 3
tended Life Coolant
Castrol Castrol Antifreeze NF 9000 / 5
Castrol Castrol Radicool NF 9000 / 5
Classic Schmierstoff Classic Kolda UE G48 9000 / 5
GmbH
Comma Oil & Chemicals Comma Xstream G30 9000 / 3
Comma Oil & Chemicals Comma Xstream G48 9000 / 5
Fuchs Petrolub SE Maintain Fricofin 9000 / 5
Fuchs Maintain Fricofin G12 9000 / 3 X00058074 (canister)
Plus X00058073 (drum)
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Ginouves York 716 9000 / 5

Maziva INA Antifritz AI Super 9000 / 5
Mol-Lub EVOX Extra G48 Anti- 9000 / 5
freeze concentrate
ExxonMobil Mobil Delvac Extended 9000 / 3
Life Coolant
ExxonMobil Mobil Antifreeze Ad- 9000 / 3
vanced
ExxonMobil Mobil Antifreeze Extra 9000 / 5

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 Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
ExxonMobil Antifreeze Special 9000 / 5
ExxonMobil Esso Antifreeze Ad- 9000 / 3
vanced
ExxonMobil Esso Antifreeze Extra 9000 / 5
MTU Detroit Diesel Aus- Power Cool - HB500 9000 / 3
tralia Coolant Concentrate
Nalco Australien Nalcool NF 48 9000 / 5
Old World Industries Inc. Blue Mountain Heavy Du- 9000 / 3
ty Extended Life Coolant
Old World Industries Inc. Final Charge Global Ex- 9000 / 3
tended Life Coolant Anti-
freeze
OMV OMV Coolant Plus 9000 / 5 Check specification
OMV OMV Coolant SF 9000 / 3
Sotragal - Mont Blanc Antigel Power Cooling 9000 / 5
Concentrate
Total Glacelf MDX 9000 / 5
Valvoline Zerex G-48 9000 / 5
Valvoline Zerex G-30 9000 / 3

Table 16: Corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze concentrates

Corrosion-inhibiting antifreeze ready mixtures

Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
MTU America Inc. Power Cool Universal 9000 / 5 800069 (1 gallon)
50 / 50 mix 800071 (5 gallons)
MTU Friedrichshafen Coolant CS10/90 6000 / 2
GmbH Corrasion Inhibitor Pre-
mix
Bantleon Avilub Antifreeeze Mix 9000 / 5 X00049213 (210 l)
(50 %)
Bucher AG Motorex Coolant G48 9000 / 5
Langenthal ready to use (50 / 50)
BP Lubricants Castrol Heavy Duty Ex- 9000 / 3
tended Life Prediluted
Coolant (50 / 50)
Castrol Castrol Antifreeze NF 9000 / 5
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Premix (45 %)
Castrol Castrol Radicool NF Pre- 9000 / 5
mix (45 %)
CCI Corporation L415 (50 %) 9000 / 3
CCI Manufacturing IL C521 (50 %) 9000 / 3
Corporation
Detroit Diesel Corp. Power Cool Plus Predilut- 9000 / 3
ed Coolant (50 / 50)

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 Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
MTU America Inc. Power Cool Off-High- 9000 / 5
way Coolant 50/50 Pre-
mix
Sotragal - Mont Blanc L.R.-30 Power Cooling 9000 / 5
(44 %)
Sotragal - Mont Blanc L.R.-38 Power Cooling 9000 / 5
(52 %)
Exxon Mobil Mobil Delvac Extended 9000 / 3
Life Prediluted Coolant
(50 / 50)
Old World Industries Inc. Blue Mountain Heavy Du- 9000 / 3
ty Extended Life Predilut-
ed Coolant (50 / 50)
Old World Industries Inc. Final Charge Global Ex- 9000 / 3
tended Life Predilluted
Coolant Antifreeze
50 / 50
Tosol-Sintez Glysantin Alu Protect 9000 / 3
G30 Ready Mix
Tosol-Sintez Glysantin Alu Protect 9000 / 5
Plus G48 Ready Mix
Total Coolelf MDX (40 %) 9000 / 5
BayWa AG Tectrol Coolprotect 9000 / 3
MIX3000 (40 %) G30

Table 17: Corrosion-inhibiting antifreeze ready mixtures

Water-soluble corrosion inhibitor concentrates

Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
MTU Friedrichshafen Coolant CS100 6000 / 2 X00057233 (20 l)
GmbH Corrasion Inhibitor con- X00057232 (210 l)
centrate
MTU America Inc. Power Cool Plus 6000 6000 / 2 23533526
Concentrate 23533527
colored green
Arteco NV Freeco NBI 6000 / 2
BASF SE Glysacorr G93-94 6000 / 2 X00054105 (drum)
X00058062 (canister)
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BP Lubricants Castrol Extended Life 6000 / 2

Corrosion Inhibitor
CCI Corporation A216 6000 / 2
CCI Manufacturing IL A216 9000 / 2 X00051509 (208 l)
Corporation
Chevron Corp. Texcool A - 200 6000 / 2
Detroit Diesel Corp. Power Cool Plus 6000 6000 / 2 colored red
Drew Marine Drewgard XTA 6000 / 2

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 Manufacturer Brand name Operating hours hour / Remarks
year
ExxonMobil Mobil Delvac Extended 6000 / 2
Life Corrosion Inhibitor
Ginouves York 719 6000 / 2
Old World Industries Inc. A216 6000 / 2
Valvoline ZEREX G-93 6000 / 2

Table 18: Water-soluble corrosion inhibitor concentrates

Additional concentrations of water-soluble corrosion inhibitors

Manufacturer Brand name min. Vol-% Max. percent by vol-
ume
Arteco NV Freecor NBI
BASF SE Glysacorr G93 - 94
CCI Manufacturing IL A216
Corp.
Chevron Texcool A-200
Detroit Diesel Power Cool Plus 6000
Ginouves York 719
Valvoline Zerex G-93

Table 19: Additional concentrations of water-soluble corrosion inhibitors

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 6 Heating Water
6.1 General information
CAUTION
Inadequate preparation / ventilation of water circuits
Long-term damage to water conveying components
It must be ensured that the specifications of MTU Onsite Energy for the preparation / ventilation
of the water are observed. Failure to comply with specifications voids the warranty.

Supplementary notes
It is pointed out as a precaution that generally costs for foreseeable damage, e.g. by unsuitable water
quality, are not absorbed by machine breakdown insurance either.
The term "Sum total, alkaline earths" refers to the content of hardness-forming, dissolved calcium and
magnesium salts. To convert to the former standard unit of measurement of "Total hardness", the fol-
lowing applies:
1 mol/m 3 = 5.6 dH
The pH value is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
pH = 7 neutral, < 7 acid, > 7 alkaline.

Max. permissible fluctuation of the heating water inlet temperature: Max. 3 K / min.
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 6.2 Requirements imposed on heating water up to 100 C
Requirements for the quality of heating water above 100 Capply when an exhaust heat ex-
changer has been installed in the heating circuit.

Filling and top-up water, permissible flow temperatures up to 100 C

VDI Directive 2035 Sheet 1 (December 2005) and Sheet 2 (September 1998) is definitive. "Prevention
of damage by corrosion and scale formation in water heating installations with the following guide val-
ues (see also the corresponding explanations in the original):

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH value (25 C) 8.2 - 9.0
Electric conductivity (25 C) 10 - < 500 S/cm
Sum total, alkaline earths 1.0 - 1.5 mmol/l
5.6 - 8.4 dH
Chlorides < 80 mg/l
Sulfates < 70 mg/l
Oxygen content when using oxy- < 0.1 mg/l
gen binding agents
Iron < 0.2 mg/l

Table 20: Requirements imposed on heating water up to 100 C

If the above limit values are not adhered to, it will be necessary to introduce measures against scale
formation, either through water treatment (softening, demineralization, reverse osmosis) or hardness
stabilization (ST-DOS-H products), and against corrosion processes through inhibiting or oxygen binding
(ST-DOS-H products).

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 6.3 Requirements imposed on heating water above 100 C
Requirements for the quality of heating water above 100 Capply when an exhaust heat ex-
changer has been installed in the engine cooling circuit or the heating circuit.

Filling and top-up water, permissible flow temperatures over 100 C and for large heating systems or
long-distance heating systems.
The base alkalization must occur with trisodium phosphate.
The definitive specification is the VdTV Directive TCh 1466 governing the quality of water in heating
installations which are operated with a supply temperature above 100 C. The following guide values
subsequently apply for low-salt method of operation:

General requirements Clear, colorless and free from

undissolved substances
pH value (25 C) 8.2 - 9.0
Electric conductivity (25 C) 10 - < 250 S/cm
Sum total, alkaline earths < 0.02 mmol/l
< 0.10 dH
Chlorides < 20 mg/l
Sulfates < 5 - 10 mg/l
Oxygen content < 0.05 mg/l
Phosphate 5 - 10 mg/l
Iron < 0.2 mg/l

Table 21: Requirements imposed on heating water above 100 C

Measures against scale formation are necessary, either through water treatment (softening, deminerali-
zation, reverse osmosis) or hardness stabilization (ST-DOS-H products), and against corrosion process-
es through inhibiting or oxygen binding (ST-DOS-H products).
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 7 Lubricating Oil
7.1 General information
The selection of a suitable engine oil for gas engines depends primarily on the type of gas used to pow-
er the engine. The gas engine must only be operated with approved lubricating oil. The engine oils that
must be used are listed in the approved lubricants table. Another significant factor is the quality of the
gas regarding its purity. This requires that the operator regularly carries out gas checks. The gas engine
oils used are characterized by the lowest possible ash content. This prevents increased ash deposits
which can lead to reduced catalytic converter performance, or knocking combustion.
When operating biogas (with corrosive contaminants), the lubricating oil is subjected to corrosive con-
taminants which are created when the pollutants contained in the gas (chlorine, fluorine and sulfur
compounds) are burned. These corrosive constituents can only be neutralized to a limited extent even
by special additives in the lubricating oil. Corrosion damage to the oil-lubricated engine components
can only be avoided by more frequent oil changes.
To better buffer concentration peaks when lubricating oil is subjected to corrosive contaminants, an in-
creased lubricating oil volume is recommended.

Dispose of used fluids and lubricants in accordance with local regulations.

Mixing different engine oils is strictly prohibited!

Changing to another oil grade can be done together with an oil change. The remaining oil quan-
tity in the engine oil system is not critical in this regard.

When using biogas, sewer gas or landfill gas the quantity of oil in the engine oil sump is not
adequate. A larger volume of oil is required!

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 7.2 Approved lubricating oils
Engine-series based usability for SAE class 40 engine oils
Single-grade oils SAEclass 40 for series 4000 gas engines

Manufactur- Brand name SAE Viscosi- 4000L61 4000L32FB 4000L32 4000L64

er ty class 4000L62 4000L62FB 4000L33
4000L63
Addinol MG 40 Extra 40 x
LA
Addinol MG 40 Extra 40 x
Plus
Castrol Duratec L 40 x x1)
Chevron Texaco Geo- 40 x x1)
tex LA40
Chevron HDAX7200 40 x x x
Exxon Mobil Pegasus 705 40 x x1)
Corporation
Exxon Mobil Pegasus 805 40 x x1)
Corporation
Exxon Mobil Pegasus 40 x x x
Corporation 1005
Fuchs Europe Titan Ga- 40 x
Schmierstoff nymed Ultra
GmbH
Shell Mysella S3 N 40 x x1)
40
Shell Mysella S5 N 40 x
40
SRS Schmier- SRS Miha- 40 x x1)
lstoff Ver- grun LA 40
trieb GmbH
Total Nateria MH 40 x x1)
40
Total Nateria MJ 40 40 x
Total Nateria MP 40 x x x x
40
Petro Canada Sentron 40 x
CG40
Petro Canada Sentron 40 x x x
LD8000
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Table 22: Approved lubricating oils

1) Using these engine oils reduces the service life.
Viscosity grade SAE 40 is prescribed for gas engines. Multi-grade oils are not permitted!

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 7.3 Lubricating oil change intervals
Oil change intervals for gas engines
Engine oil change intervals depend on the engine-oil quality, its conditioning, the operating conditions
and the fuel used.
For this reason, every 250 oh an oil sample must be taken and the oil analysis must be compared with
the limit values from the table "Analytical limit values for used gas engine oils SAE 40". The oil samples
must always be taken under the same boundary conditions (engine at operating temperature) and at
the intended point (sampling port on the oil filter housing). When reaching or exceeding the limit values
specified in the table "Analytical limit values for used gas engine oils SAE 40" the oil must be changed
immediately. When using an extended volume of oil, the limit values for wear elements must be reduced
inversely proportional to the volume enlargement. The maximum permissible reduction of the limit val-
ues for the wear elements is 50 % of the limit value from the table "Analytical limit values for used gas
engine oils SAE 40".
Fixed oil change intervals without oil analysis are not permitted

Used-oil analysis
The results of the oil analyses must be archived and the must recent oil sample must be stored possible
follow-up examinations.
In the event that the limit values are not reached, an oil change must be executed at the latest after one
year.
The test methods and limit values listed in the table (analytical limit values for gas engine oils) show
when the result of a single analysis of an oil sample is to be considered as being abnormal.
An abnormal result (e.g. increased wear of the oil) requires an immediate investigation and rectification
of the irregular operating condition (e.g. check of the gas preparation or analysis of the gas samples).
The limit values relate to individual oil samples. When these limit values have been reached or exceeded
an immediate oil change is indicated. The results of the oil analysis do not necessarily indicate the wear
taking place on specific elements and components
Aside from the analytical limit values also the condition, operating condition and possible malfunctions
of the engine and the periphery of the system are of equal importance.

Oil filter operating time

Oil filter operating time, see the respective MTU maintenance schedule.

Analytical limit values for used gas engine oils SAE 40

Test method Limit values
2
Viscosity at 100 C (mm /s) ASTM D445 Max. 17.5
DIN 51562 Min. 11.5
Total base number, TBN ASTM D2896 Min. 3 and TBN > TAN
ISO 3771
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Total acid number, TAN ASTM D664 New oil value +2.5
(mgKOH/g)
iph value Min. 4.5
Water (% by vol.) ASTM D6304 Max. 0.2
EN 12937
ISO 6296
Glycol (mg/kg) ASTM D2982 Max. 100
Oxidation (A/cm) DIN 51453 Max. 20
Nitration (A/cm) IR method Max. 20

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 Test method Limit values
Wear elements (mg/kg) RFA, ICP
Iron (Fe) Max. 30
Lead (Pb) Max. 20
Aluminum (Al) Max. 10
Copper (Cu) Max. 20
Tin (Sn) Max. 5
Silicon (Si) Max. 15 *)

Table 23: Limit values for used gas engine oils SAE 40
*) The limit value for the Si wear element only refers to natural gas operation.
**) Si is not a wear element for special gases! Presumably any Si-Al compounds.
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 8 Transmission oils
8.1 General information
Only applies for 60 Hz applications.

Manufacturer / Designation SAE Viscosity

supplier class
Mobil Mobiligear SHC 40 S e
XMP320
Mobil SHC 632 40 S e
Klber GEM4-320N 40 S e
Total Carter SH320 40 S e

Table 24: Approved lubricating oils

Only synthetic transmission fluid types are permitted.

Transmission model Engine Liters

GU 320 8V4000Lx 65
12V4000Lx
GU 395 16V4000Lx 92
20V4000Lx

Table 25: Capacity

Test run is carried out at MTU OEG with Mobil SHC 532
09110149525 TRANSMISSION FLUID MOBIL SHC 632 (DRUM)
09110149555 TRANSMISSION FLUID MOBIL SHC 632 (CAN)
Oil change interval
See Maintenance Schedule MTU Onsite Energy and the operating manual of the transmission manu-
facturer
First oil change: 300 5000 operating hours
Subsequent oil changes after 4000 oh or 24 months
Oil analysis (oil sample > 1 liter) every 2000 oh
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 9 Exhaust Condensate
9.1 General information
DANGER
Liquid hazardous to the environment
Environmentally hazardous
Avoid release into the environment. Do not dispose of in the sewerage system; dispose of cor-
rectly by observing the local regulations of the authorities. Adequate barriers must be ensured.

When fuel is burned in the engine, nitrogen oxides NOx are created in addition to carbon dioxide and
water vapor. These transform into nitric acid in the downstream components in the presence of con-
densed water. Other inorganic and organic acids, e.g. sulfuric acid or sulfurous acid, can likewise be
created depending on the fuel composition. Condensate samples therefore display a lightly pungent
smell and dissolved iron as a corrosion product. The hydrogen ion concentration, i.e. the pH value of
such condensate samples, is usually in the strong to weak acid range of pH = approx. 0.5 ... 4.
Condensate starts to form, depending on the acid-forming constituent, at exhaust temperatures below
approx. 160 C.
Theoretically, 1.5 kg condensate can be created from 1 m3 NTP. of natural gas.
In the case of gensets with exhaust cooling in a heat exchanger, at exhaust temperatures not below
110 C, with properly insulated exhaust lines and with a normal number of start/stop procedures (ratio
of operating hours to starts at least 2:1), the condensate accumulation in the heat exchanger and in the
downstream silencer is reduced to a few kilograms per day.
A free discharge via a siphon at a height of approx. 300 mm1) must be provided for the condensate to
prevent exhaust gas from escaping from the condensate line. The exhaust condensate should be neu-
tralized in a neutralization plant before being discharged into the sewerage system. An oil separator is
additionally required.
Exhaust condensate may only be discharged into the sewage system without being treated after consul-
tation with the local waste water authority, and must not under any circumstances be discharged to
atmosphere. Municipalities in Germany, or the authorities instructed by them, are obliged to remove
accumulated waste water which also contains condensate. Condensate can also be classified in the
"Special waste" category.
1)
At least 50 mm above the corresponding max. exhaust backpressure according to the module
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 10 Appendix A
10.1 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning Explanation
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materi-
als
Oh Operatiung hours
BR Baureihe Series
BV Betriebsstoffvorschrift Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
DIN Deutsches Institut for Normung e. V. At the same time identifier of German stand-
ards (DIN = Deutsche Industrie-Norm)
DVGW Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und German technical and scientific association for
Wasserfaches e.V. gas and water
EN Europische Norm European standard
ICP
IR Method
IP Institute of Petroleum
ISO International Organization for Standardi- International umbrella organization for all na-
zation tional standardization institutes
MN Methane number
OEG Onsite Energy MTU Onsite Energy
RFA
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers U.S. standardization organization
ST-DOS-H Products
VDI Guideline
VdTV Guideline
Vol. Volume

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 10.2 Conversion table of SI units
SI unit US unit conversion
C F F = C*1.8+32
kWh BTU 1 BTU = 0.0002930711 kWh
kWh/m3 NTP BTU/ft3 1 BTU/ft3 = 00.010349707 kWh/m3
kW kBTU/h 1 kBTU/h = 0.2928104 kW
kW bhp 1 bhp = 0.7457 kW
l gal 1 gal = 3.785412 liters
mm inch 1 inch = 25.4 mm
m ft 1 ft = 0.3048 m
m/s ft/s 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s
3 3
m NTP ft NTP ft3 = 0.02831685 m NTP
bar psi 1 psi = 0.06894757 bar
kg lb 1 lb = 0.4535924 kg

Table 26: Conversion table

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 10.3 MTU Onsite Energy contact person / service partner
Service
The worldwide network of the sales organization with subsidiaries, sales offices, representatives and
customer service centers ensure fast and direct support on site and ensure the high availability of our
products.

Local Support
Experienced and qualified specialists place their knowledge and expertise at your disposal.

For our locally available support, go to MTU's Internet site:

http://www.mtuonsiteenergy.com/haendlersuche/index.de.html

24-h Hotline
With our 24-h hotline and the flexibility of our service staff, we are always ready to assist you - either
during operation, for preventive maintenance, corrective work in case of malfunction or changed oper-
ating conditions, or for spare parts supply.
For our locally available support, go to MTU's Internet site:
http://www.mtuonsiteenergy.com/haendlersuche/index.de.html
Your contact at Headquarters:
support-oeg@mtu-online.com

Spare Parts Service

Quick, easy and correct identification of the spare part required for your system. The right spare part at
the right time at the right place.
With this aim in mind, we can call on a globally networked spares logistics system.
Your contact at Headquarters:
Germany:
Phone: +49 821 74800
Fax: +49 821 74802289
E-mail: spareparts-oeg@mtu-online.com
Worldwide:
Phone: +49 7541 908555
Fax: +49 7541 908121
E-mail: spare.parts@mtu-online.com
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11.1 Index
A E
Abbreviations38 Exhaust condensate37
Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes
Concentrates 25 F
Coolant 25 Fuels7
Water-soluble concentrates 25 Biogas 13
Approved corrosion inhibitors/ / antifreezes Natural gas 10
Supplemental concentrations 25 Silicon content 7
Approved corrosion inhibitots / antifreezes
Ready-mixed 25 H
Approved lubricating oils Heating water
Lubricating oil 33 General information 29
Requirements above 100 C 31
B Requirements up to 100 C 30
Biogas Supplemental notes 29
Combustible materials 13
Fuels 13 I
Intake air and combustion air18
C
Change intervals L
Lubricating oil 34 Lubricating oil
Combustible materials Analytical limit values 34
Biogas 13 Approved lubricating oils 33
Natural gas 10 Change intervals 34
Concentrates General information 32
Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes 25 Oil operating period 34
Confirmation Used oil analysis 34
Operator 4
M
Contact person
MTU Onsite Energy 40 MTU Onsite Energy
Coolant Contact person 40
Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes 25 Service partner 40
Corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze
N
Treatment 24
Definition 19 Natural gas
Engine coolant Combustible materials 10
Requirements 20 Fuels 10
General information 19 Notices concerning use5
Mixture coolant
O
Requirements 21
Water quality for gas cooler and gas sequential heater Oil operating period
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Lubricating oil 34
Requirements 23 Operator
Water quality for gas sequential heater Confirmation 4
Requirements 22
R
Corrosion protection of the engine5
Ready-mixed
D Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes 25
Definition
Coolant 19

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 Requirements
Engine coolant 20
Mixture coolant 21
Water quality for gas cooler and gas sequential heater
23
Water quality for gas sequential heater 22
Requirements above 100 C
Heating water 31
Requirements up to 100 C
Heating water 30

S
Service partner
MTU Onsite Energy 40
Silicon content
Fuels 7
Supplemental concentrations
Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreeze 25
Supplemental notes
Heating water 29

T
Topicality of the publication5
Transmission fluid36
Treatment
Corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze 24

U
Used oil analysis
Lubricating oil 34

W
Water-soluble concentrates
Approved corrosion inhibitors / antifreezes 25

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