Shell MELINA® S 30
Multifunctional Lubricant for low speed marine diesel engines
Shell MELINA® S 30 is a high performance multifunctional low speed diesel
engine lubricant based on a blend of high refined high viscosity index
mineral oils and a balanced selection of additives. It is designed to provide
the highest levels of machinery protection in high rated low speed marine
engines, but being multifunctional, can also be used in many different items
of marine equipment and used to rationalize the number of grades of
lubricant carried on board ship.
Performance Features and Benefits • All ancillary equipment requiring an SAE 30 oil.
Improved engine operation and reliability Note: Shell MELINA® S 30 is NOT recommended
for trunk-piston engines and in these cases Shell
• Shell MELINA® S 30 effectively neutralizes the
MELINA® should be used.
highly corrosive combustion acids which can
contaminate the main system when cylinder oil
drains leak past piston rod glands. Advice on applications not covered in this
• Good resistance to corrosion results in handbook may be obtained from your
protection of metal surfaces. Shell representative.
• Good detergency keeps crankcases and under
piston spaces clean and optimizes efficiency. Specifications, Approvals, and
• Good air release and antifoam properties mean Recommendations
that air is released from the oil without foaming. Shell MELINA® S 30 is approved by all major low
Lower Maintenance Costs speed diesel engine manufacturers.
• Good oxidation stability combats thermal
degradation of the oil and extends its useful life. Handling and Safety Information
• Good water shedding properties mean that For information on the safe handling, storage, or
water can be easily removed by centrifuge. use of this product, refer to its Material Safety Data
• Extreme pressure properties make the oil Sheet at http://www.epc.shell.com/. If you are a
suitable for many gear oil applications. Shell Distributor, please call 1+800-332-6457 for
Re-assurance all of your service needs. All other customers
• Shell MELINA® S 30 is approved by all major please call 1+800-237-8645 for all of your
low speed diesel engine manufacturers. service needs.
Main Applications Protect the Environment
• Low speed marine diesel engine crankcase and Do not discharge into drains, soil, or water.
piston cooling systems.
• Turbochargers, geared transmissions, oil
lubricated stern tubes and deck machinery.
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Typical Physical Characteristics
Shell MELINA® S 30 30
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 °C cSt 104
@ 100 °C cSt 11.6
Viscosity Index 102
Density @ 15°C kg/L 0.888
Flash Point (PMCC) °C 227
Load Carrying Capacity (FZG) Fail Stage 11
Pour Point °C -18
TBN-E mg KOH/g 5
Sulfated Ash % wt 0.62
These characteristics are typical of current production. While future production will conform to Shell
specifications, variation in these characteristics may occur.
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