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March 1, 2010

  • Registration Opens, Ballroom Foyer, Level 1
  • Welcome Remarks, Vicky Villena-Denton, Editor-in-Chief
  • Introduction, Steve Puckett and Harland Bulow, Conference Chairmen
  • Keynote Presentation: "The Outlook for Energy - A View to 2030"
    Dave Reed (ExxonMobil Corp.)
    Economic progress and growing populations, especially in developing countries, will drive energy demand approximately 35% higher in 2030 versus 2005. This demand increase is anticipated despite substantial efficiency gains, which are expected to accelerate as new technologies are developed and deployed. Rising transportation needs will increase related energy requirements approximately 40% by 2030, even as light-duty vehicles with much better fuel economy penetrate the market. The rise in transportation demand will be met primarily by oil, which will provide close to 95% of all transportation fuels in 2030.

  • "The Lube Base Oil Market in Asia"
    Tony Regan (Tri-Zen International)
    As a region, Asia-Pacific now dominates the global market for lubes and base oils and continues to grow. The number of market participants and their capabilities are also growing, driven in part by a demand for quality. Other factors influencing the rapid changes in the market include the globalization of vehicle markets, leading to requirements for uniform and consistent standards. While the majors continue to have a dominant role in the region and Singapore remains a base oil trading hub, the national oil companies have an increasing presence and influence.

  • "The Changes in the Global Base Oil Market and their Potential Impact on the Lubricant Industry"
    Valentina Serra-Holm (Nynas AB)
    The global base oil market is going through a period of great changes and challenges. First, the rationalization of Group I production is not anymore a possible scenario, but has become reality. Secondly, the global capacity of Group II and Group III base oils has significantly increased during the last years and new capacity has been announced to come on stream in the coming years. In the unpredictability of global events, one thing appears quite likely and that is that the future base oil market will be very different from the way it looks today.


  • "Technology for High-Quality Lubricants Production"
    Sylvain Hantzer and Michael B. Davis (ExxonMobil Research & Engineering)
    World lubricant production continues a trend toward higher-quality Group II and Group III products, putting pressure on Group I production. Grass roots capacity is now targeted almost exclusively to Group II/II+ and Group III/III+ products. Meanwhile, more Group I units are developing projects to revamp production up to the Group II/III level.

  • "Passenger Car Motor Oils: Base Oil Balancing Act"
    A.K. Bhan (Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.)
    The lubricant business in India is moving towards a period of rapid change. Base oil manufacturing is shifting from solvent refining and solvent dewaxing to hydrocracking, severe hydro-refining and wax isomerization. Refiners are shifting to manufacturing Group II and Group III base stocks.

  • "The Challenges and the Opportunities of Producing Environmentally Friendly Rubber Processing Oils"
    Woravuth Sivapetranart, Pranarch Kosayanont, Aung Myaing, Apirom Pongnoppa, Banjong Buhiran (IRPC Public Co. Ltd.)
    The Lube Base Oil plant of IRPC in Thailand, produces various grades of Group I base oils. It has Highly Aromatic Oil (HA Oil) by-products which were phased out from being used as Rubber Processing Oil (RPO) due to its high content of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). As a response to the change in the specification of RPO, IRPC has made every endeavor to produce environmentally friendly RPO.

  • "Insights into Base Oil Market Trends"
    Rob van Wechem (Base Oil Market)
    This presentation will discuss the effects of the global economic crisis on base oil prices in 2008-2009, not only in Asia, but also in Europe which traditionally has been a net exporter of base oils to this region. Base oil supply and demand and key drivers will also be discussed by a representative from Base Oil Market.

  • "Base Oil's Price Relationship to Refined Products: Will a Forward Market Develop?"
    Iain Pocock, Base Oil Editor (Argus Media Ltd.)
    This paper will discuss the link between middle distillates and base oil prices, as well as trends in middle distillate supply and demand and their impact on base oils. Using middle distillate forward curves to predict base oil prices and profitability, the presentation will also discuss the potential for developing a forward market for base oil.

  • Welcoming Dinner (Offsite)
    North Border Bar & Grill*, Rochester Park
    Sponsored by ExxonMobil Research & Engineering (*Vegetarian meals can be served with one-week advance notice)

March 2, 2010

  • Keynote Presentation: "China's Car Market is Number One: Will the Middle Kingdom Go Electric Next?"
    Michael Dunne (Dunne & Company) China surpassed the United States in 2009 to become the largest car market in the world. Chinese consumers bought 13.6 million cars, trucks and buses last year, a stunning 46% increase over 2008. Where enormous car markets lead, worries about energy security soon follow. China already imports more than half of the oil it consumes. Ninety-nine percent of vehicles running on Chinese roads today are powered by conventional gasoline and diesel engines. In 2009, China's central government announced an ambitious plan to lift electric vehicle demand to 500,000 units by 2011. China has an opportunity to avoid American-style addiction to oil. Will China make the leap from a giant market maker to a giant "new energy" innovator?
  • "Sinopec's International Marketing Strategy"
    Li Liangyao (Sinopec Lubricant Co.)
    Sinopec Lubricant Co. started its global marketing efforts in 2004. Since then, the company has made significant progress, with its international business expanding, sales volume increasing, product structure optimized and overseas network formed. Sinopec has gradually formed a stable customer base in Southeast Asia. When Sinopec formulated its international marketing strategy, it developed a three-pronged approach. The company will adopt the strategies of branding, product and channels to promote its business in the international market . In 2010, Sinopec will take the opportunity that a new Singapore plant (recently announced) presents, by establishing an international operation platform in Singapore and use it to increase Sinopec's influence in the world lubricant market.

  • "Group III Base Oils in China"
    Winston Low (Feoso Energy/Haixia Petroleum)
  • "A Call for Oil Recycling in China: Development and Challenges"
    Daniel M. Cheng (Dunwell Enviro-Tech (Holdings) Ltd.) The Chinese economy has been expanding with double digit growth in the past decade. Despite the global financial tsunami, lube consumption in China in 2008 remained at about 600 million tons, which is comparable to the whole European consumption. Relatively high crude oil prices, the fluctuating supply of base oil, stricter enforcement of environmental measures and greater awareness of the importance of recycling of important resources have prompted China to develop a sound, feasible and economically viable used oil recycling operations in the country. How much foreign experience could be leveraged and adopted in China? What are the challenges behind? This presentation examines the local situation and some emerging models within China.

  • "API Adoption of ILSAC GF-5 Standard for Passenger Car Engine Oils"
    Kevin Ferrick (American Petroleum Institute)
    API has adopted for licensing the latest passenger car engine oil standard issued by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee, ILSAC GF-5. This new passenger car engine oil standard is intended to provide improved fuel economy and greater emission system protection, ensure compatibility with engine seals, and help protect engines when operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85. API will begin licensing against the standard on October 1, 2010.
  • "dexos™ : GM's new in-house specification
    Eric Johnson (General Motors Corp.)
  • "The Fundamentals of the Base Oil Business"
    A half-day training course held in conjunction with the 4th Asia-Pacific Base Oil Conference Learn how the economics of base oils are developed from the suppliers' viewpoint. From crude oil source, to the refining process, demand drivers and specifications, etc. to shipping, storage, payment arrangements, contracts/general terms of purchase (and sale).

    Target audience: Blenders/end-users, refinery, purchasing , supply chain/logistics personnel of oil companies, re- sellers/traders

    Instructors:

    Harland Bulow, former Asia Pacific General Manager Base Oils Supply & Trading & Business Development with Mobil Corp. (now ExxonMobil Corp.), Senior Consultant, Tri-Zen International

    Kevin Ferrick, Manager, Engine Oil Licensing and Certification Program, American Petroleum Institute (API)

March 3, 2010
  • Registration Opens, Boardroom Foyer, Level 3
    Sponsored by RohMax Oil Additives

March 4, 2010

  • Registration Opens, Ballroom Foyer, Level 1
  • Welcome Remarks, Vicky Villena-Denton, Editor-in-Chief, F&L Asia


    • Fuel Economy and Emissions Session
    Chairman: Gary Parsons (Chevron Oronite)
    Ballroom I-III

  • Keynote Presentation: "Tomorrow's Fuel Economy and Emissions Challenges: The Role of the Additive Industry"
    Ron Kiskis (Chevron Oronite LLC)
    Rising energy demand and prices, and the link between energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, have led to an increased focus on fuel economy and emissions control across all modes of transportation around the world. The global challenges in those areas become even greater over the next decade as countries such as China and India further advance their economies. The additive industry has a long history of developing technologies and products that enhance the natural properties of fuels and lubricants. These enhancements have led to direct improvements in fuel economy and reductions in emissions, as well as enabling new hardware technologies to be introduced which have similar effects. The global nature of the additive industry, as well as the experience in developing today's technologies, will allow it to continue to be a major contributor in solving tomorrow's fuel economy and emissions challenges.

  • "Fuels and Lubes Testing with Regard to Future CO2 Emission Requirements"
    Tono Nasch (I.S.P GmbH & Co.)
    To guarantee the protection of future mobility, numerous tightened requirements have to be considered including amongst others, resource shortages, legislative CO2 restrictions as well as the pattern of automobile utilization which is steadily changing. Based on these facts new challenges also arise in the field of fuels and lubes testing. The fuel saving potential related to crankcase and transmission oils is more and more of significant interest and already reflects today one of the most important test parameter.

  • "Heavy Duty Engine Lubricants – Durability and Fuel Economy Optimisation"
    Keith Howard, Mike Sutton, Graham Marshall (Lubrizol Ltd.) and Tao Chunsheng (First Auto Works)
    This paper covers the significant contribution that well-formulated lubricants make to both durability and fuel economy in heavy-duty diesel engines. The methods used by European OEMs to define and quantify the severity factors involved in this challenge are discussed. Durability is even more critical when the operating severities of the Chinese market are taken into account. Data are presented from a data logging exercise performed on a highly loaded Chinese vehicle, with comparisons to similar data from a European vehicle. These comparisons demonstrate the differences in severity between China and Europe and the implications they will have on the lubricant, highlighting the need for high-quality lubricants that will protect Chinese vehicles in operation.

  • "The Right Oil for Motorcycle Fuel Economy"
    Mark F. Wilkes and Adam C. Kidson (Lubrizol Corp.)
    Within Asia, the 4-stroke motorcycle market has significant fuel efficiency improvement potential. Given this, the possible benefits of fuel efficient lubricants in Asia are significant. Conventional passenger car fuel economy oils are becoming less suitable for 4-stroke application. However, with the right oil for the application, improvements in motorcycle fuel economy are possible and demonstrable with the new oil additive technologies and testing techniques discussed in this paper. These advances in technology have the potential to provide a significant contribution going forward as our industries strive to respond to fuel economy needs.

    Fuel Economy and Emissions Session
    Chairman: Gary Parsons (Chevron Oronite)
    Royal Ballroom II

  • "Lubricant Contribution to Improved Fuel Economy in Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines"
    Wim van Dam, Peter Kleijwegt, Marnix Torreman, Yoshitaka Takeuchi and Gary Parsons (Chevron Oronite LLC)
    This paper addresses the impact that diesel engine lubricants can have on improving fuel economy. The impact of various aspects of engine oil formulations on fuel economy will be discussed such as viscosity grade, base oil type, viscosity index modifiers, and friction modifiers. The evaluations discussed in this paper are based on fuel economy measurements in a standardized laboratory engine test.

  • "Passenger Car Motor Oil and Fuel Economy: Exploring Beyond 24 SSI Viscosity Index Improvers"
    Kirk A. Nass, David S. George, Pritesh A. Patel and Yu Bai Qiang (Chevron Oronite LLC)

    The majority of the passenger car motor oils (PCMO) in Asia use Viscosity Index Improvers (VII) which have a Shear Stability Index (SSI) of 25 or lower. One of the perceived benefits of using the lower SSI VII in PCMO is viscosity retention at long drain intervals. However, stay-in-grade viscosity retention at long drain intervals can also be achieved using a VII of higher SSI, such as 35 or 50, as demonstrated in the U.S. and Japanese PCMO markets for many years. In this presentation, we will demonstrate the benefits of using higher SSI VII in PCMO that allow better formulation flexibility and achieve improved fuel economy in a cost-effective way.

  • "Improved Work and Fuel Efficiency in Construction Equipment"
    Barton J. Schober, Brian Filippini, Elizabeth Schiferi, Ok-Dong Lee (Lubrizol Corp.), Brian Bentley, Brian Koehler, Michael Lochte and Matt Jackson (Southwest Research Institute)
    We have investigated the use of standardized efficiency test procedures to determine the effect of fluid properties on equipment efficiency. Two Japanese Construction and Mechanization Association (JCMAS) methods were adapted to measure the work and fuel efficiency of a wheel loader and an excavator. Results of our testing reveal the effect of viscosity grade and viscosity index on the overall efficiency of this equipment. With proper selection of fluid, it is possible to increase work output while decreasing work time and fuel consumption.

  • "Development of Fuel Economy Axle Fluid Technology"
    Chip Hewette, Dave DeGonia, Tze-Chi Jao and Tony Rollin (Afton Chemical)
    There is only one way for the OEMs to go - producing cars and trucks that are more fuel efficient with extended durability. As a result, oil producers and additive technology developers are being increasingly asked by OEMs to help them achieve the goal from the lubricant side. It is well established that axle efficiency can contribute a big portion of the vehicle fuel economy. To develop gear oil that can increase significantly the efficiency of the axles, first a rapid and highly reproducible rig test needs to be developed. With the dependable tool on hand, we can then proceed to develop a fuel efficient gear oil technology, which has durability in services. We investigate contributions of base oil viscosity, base oil chemistry, and additive chemistry to fuel economy of gear oils.

  • "Influence of Gear Oil Formulations on the Fuel Economy of Passenger Cars"
    Dirk Wienecke (Volkswagen AG) and Wilfried J. Bartz (Technische Akademie Esslingen, Germany)
    Energy savings by tribological measures means the reduction of friction and wear caused losses by optimized design and materials selection, surface engineering as well lubrication engineering. Minimizing the fuel consumption of cars requires the reduction of energy losses within the complete driving system of the vehicle. Gear losses and gear efficiency depend on transmitted power, speed, lubrication regime, material, surface conditions, geometry and especially on the lubricant itself. In this presentation, the influences of gear oil viscosity, different base oil types and several additives on the power losses and by that on fuel economy was calculated. Also, the influence of splash losses within the gear were evaluated.

  • "Friction and Fuel Economy Retention in Passenger Car Motor Oil Formulations"
    Vivek Palekar, Trevor Miller, Yat Fan Suen and Dave Uppal (Chevron Oronite LLC)
    Fuel economy of internal combustion engines has played an important role for engine designers for decades. The interest in fuel economy is driven by competitive market forces as well as government mandates and regulations. For PCMO formulations, the Sequence VI engine test has been optimized over time to evaluate Phase 1 fresh oil fuel economy as well as Phase 2 aged oil fuel economy. Phase 1 fuel economy seems to be driven by a combination of lubricant rheology such as HTHS viscosity as well as lubricity additives such as friction modifiers. The impact of various aspects of engine oil formulations on friction and fuel economy will be discussed.
    The MixAlco™ process converts any anaerobically biodegradable material (e.g., proteins, cellulose, hemicellulose, fats, pectin) into a wide array of chemicals and fuels, including drop-in biofuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Such conversion occurs by anaerobic fermentation of the biomass into mixed carboxylic acids by a mixed culture of naturally occurring microorganisms followed by the conversion of the mixed acids into the desired chemicals or fuels using conventional chemistry. Terrabon, Inc. is actively commercializing this technology, focusing, at present, in the use of municipal solid waste (MSW) (i.e., garbage) as feedstock and gasoline and jet fuel as the products. Projections show that the production cost of the bio-gasoline resulting from this process at less than US$2 per gallon or US$0.55 per liter, from US$10 per ton of MSW. Details on this technology, some results from Terrabon's demonstration and pilot plant testing and Terrabon's commercialization strategy will be discussed.

    Fuels and Additives Session

    Chairman
    Royal Ballroom I

  • "Singapore Biodiesel Project"
    Klaus Landhaeusser (Bosch)
  • "Hydrocarbon Drop-in Biofuels and Other Chemicals from Waste Biomass"
    Cesar Granda (Terrabon Inc.)

  • "Low Temperature Operability of BX-PME in Light Duty Diesel Truck"
    Prissana Prakanwiwat (PTT Research and Technology Institute)
    Whilst the industry consensus is that biodiesel blends (Bx) have relatively poor cold flow properties compared with conventional diesel, there are only limited vehicle performance data to support this view. In order to gain more understanding of the low temperature operability of Bx fuels, a field trial was conducted in modern light duty vehicles with a range of fuels blended with Palm Methyl Ester (PME). This paper describes the methodology of the trial and presents an analysis of the results obtained. Critical performance features such as startability and driveability are discussed and related to the biodiesel, blending ratio, vehicle design and choice of cold flow additive.

  • "The Impact of Biodiesel on Injector Fouling in Modern Direct Injection Diesel Engines and the Demands on Fuel Deposit Control Additives in Today's Market"
    Robert Barbour, Avtar Panesar, Robert Quigley (Lubrizol Ltd.), David Arters and Keith Corkwell (Lubrizol Corp.)
    Modern injectors have tighter tolerances and are designed to operate to a precisely defined injection strategy. Unfortunately, diesel fuel and biodiesel can oxidize under the higher temperatures and pressures experienced in modern direct injection fuel systems and this can lead to the formation of deposits on the injector tip and inside the narrow injector channels. When this happens the injectors do not operate efficiently and a reduction in engine power is observed. It is therefore imperative that injector deposits are prevented from forming and when they do form they can be removed. This paper shows that optimized diesel fuel detergents can meet the wider range of demands that exist in today's market.

  • "New Generation Oil Additive Technology for Locomotive Engines Operating on Low & Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel"
    Joseph Timar (Chevron Oronite Co. LLC)
    Given the significant changes the locomotive industry is experiencing, the development of an optimized engine oil additive chemistry specifically designed for use with low and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels and modified to meet the expected Tier 3 emissions control systems with special consideration for possible Tier 4 engine designs, was commissioned. This paper describes the development of a new low ash additive package formulation designed to meet these requirements in support of the expected Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA) Generation 6 engine lubricants.

  • "The Changing Appetite of Modern Engines for Fuel Detergents and their Application to Direct Injection Gasoline Engines"
    John Bennett and Lau Teck Aun (Afton Chemical)
    Fuel additives have a long history of protecting engines against deposits, and their use continues to grow. However, additives that have been successful in addressing deposits in the more conventional port fuel injected (PFI) engines may not protect DIG engines. As the numbers of DIG engine vehicles increases rapidly, it is important that both engine types be considered when developing new fuel additive packages.

  • "Intake System Deposit Field Survey and Deposit Control Additive Performance Evaluation in China
    Satoshi Ohta and Yasuhiro Ogasawara (Chevron Japan Ltd., Oronite)
    Advanced engine technology such as Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) is representative of the most advanced engines available in China market right now. In addition to the improvement in engine technology, fuel quality improvements have been implemented gradually in China. Treating all of the gasoline in China with deposit control additives could significantly reduce air pollution. However, there is currently limited information available for China gasoline quality and deposit formation tendency in which to base additive type and treat rate decisions on.

    Commercial Session

    Chairman: R.A. Rao (Consultant)
    Royal Ballroom III

  • "Cold flow Improvers Increase the Value of Biofuels"
    R. Koschabek, R. Sondjaja, F.-O. Mähling, A. Dardin (Evonik RohMax Additives GmbH)
    RohMax has developed a portfolio of cold flow improvers covering all types of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), including the most prominent ones derived from palm, soy, jatropha, rapeseed (canola), tallow or used cooking oils. RohMax VISCOPLEX cold flow improvers can be tailored to optimize cold flow performance in terms of CFPP, PP and/orCP as well as re-melting and fuel filterability. VISCOPLEX products have been tested for compatibility with antioxidants and Middle Distillate Flow Improvers (MDFI) in Bxx fuels and can be used passing all the relevant no-harm criteria. The paper includes performance data and draws conclusions for economical saving potentials at fuel manufacturers and fuel blenders.

  • "Benefits of Synesstic™ Alkylated Naphthalene (AN) Basestocks in High Performance Lubricants"
    R. Koschabek, R. Sondjaja, F.-O. Mähling, A. Dardin (Evonik RohMax Additives GmbH)
    RohMax has developed a portfolio of cold flow improvers covering all types of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), including the most prominent ones derived from palm, soy, jatropha, rapeseed (canola), tallow or used cooking oils. RohMax VISCOPLEX cold flow improvers can be tailored to optimize cold flow performance in terms of CFPP, PP and/orCP as well as re-melting and fuel filterability. VISCOPLEX products have been tested for compatibility with antioxidants and Middle Distillate Flow Improvers (MDFI) in Bxx fuels and can be used passing all the relevant no-harm criteria. The paper includes performance data and draws conclusions for economical saving potentials at fuel manufacturers and fuel blenders.

  • "Benefits of Synesstic™ Alkylated Naphthalene (AN) Basestocks in High Performance Lubricants"
    Amy Long (ExxonMobil Chemical)
    ExxonMobil Chemical's Synesstic™ Alkylated Naphthalene (AN) Basestocks offers formulators a blend component which can improve the thermal and oxidative stability of lubricants blended with Group I, II, III, and IV basestocks. Used in a similar manner to esters, Synesstic™ AN Basestocks provides good additive and deposit solvency while providing seal swell capability. However, when replacing esters, Synesstic™ AN Basestocks may offer improved additive effectiveness and hydrolytic stability further enhancing the performance.

  • "Lubrizol® 9040 Zer0 Series Diesel Additives: The Revolution Continues"
    Robert Barbour and Kim Yong Goh (Lubrizol Corp.)
    It has been just over a year since the successful launch of Lubrizol's new 9040 Series of multifunctional diesel fuel additives, centered on the patent pending Lubrizol 9040 Zer0 Series deposit control additive (DCA). Lubrizol's work in the last year has focused on increasing the already significant body of results in the CEC F-98-08 DW10 injector fouling test that were available at the time of the range's launch. The extensive commercial adoption of 9040 Series products by fuel marketers across the globe confirms the excellent `no-harms' profile found in laboratory and field testing.

  • "Multi-Metal Corrosion Inhibitor for Metalworking Fluids"
    Anil Choudhary (BASF)
    IRGASOL® CI 5080 is a multi-metal corrosion inhibitor developed for applications in metalworking fluids (MWF). The product's CI functionality works well in ferrous, aluminum and yellow metals. Performance in aluminum is resilient even at high pH conditions (beyond 10.5). IRGASOL® CI 5080 is completely soluble in water and glycol, promoting use in synthetic and semi-synthetic formulations, as well as top-treat applications via tank-side addition. IRGASOL® CI 5080 also works like a secondary emulsifier which improves the emulsification properties of soluble oils. IRGASOL® CI 5080 is stable under hard water conditions and can be used alone or synergistically with other corrosion inhibitors including amine salt of carboxylic acid.

  • "Are Additives Necessary for Aluminium Machining?"
    Klaus Wuscher (Rhein Chemie, a Lanxess subsidiary)
    Recent years have seen a growing trend towards aluminium machining Increasingly, iron and steel - e.g. in engine and vehicle construction - are being replaced by aluminium alloys to achieve weight reduction. The machining is preferably done with water miscible lubricants, which contain many different additives. Unfortunately, the question of how the additive reacts between the friction partners (tool/workpiece) is not clarified. Therefore, various additives have been evaluated for their behaviour on different aluminium alloys. Furthermore, different kinds of corrosion inhibitors were tested for their behaviour and effect on different aluminium alloys. On the basis of these data, the surface chemistry of aluminium, as well as the effectiveness of additives during aluminium machining, will be discussed.

    March 5, 2010

    Automotive Session: Future Vehicles (Hybrid/Electric)

    Chairman: Steve Puckett (Tri-Zen International)
    Ballroom I-III

  • "Copenhagen and Decarbonisation of Road Transport - Future Powertrain & Energy Options"
    Paul Greening (ACEA)
  • "The Future of Fuels and Lubricants - U.S. DOE Research Directions "
    Steven Przesmitzki (Vehicle Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy)
    In collaboration with DOE's national laboratories, universities, and industry, the Vehicle Technologies Program (VTP) within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is working on R&D for future fuels and lubricants. VTP's Fuels and Lubricants subprogram has made significant strides toward reducing dependence on petroleum and reducing emissions by developing alternative fuels based on U.S. energy sources. Continued work in the area includes evaluation of intermediate levels of ethanol fuel blends, next-generation biofuels, identifying fuel and lubricant components that affect emissions, and assessing the health and environmental impacts of NOx emissions. Through these activities, and by strengthening collaborations with partners, DOE will continue to leverage R&D investments to achieve even greater petroleum displacement and health benefits.

  • "How to Reduce Fuel Consumption of Transportation by 50% until 2030"
    Masahiko Nakada (Technova)
  • "Survey and Analysis of In-Use Vehicle Emissions Performance in China"
    Li Mengliang (China Automotive Technology and Research Center)
    In this study, the modes of deterioration experienced by TWCs on State II-certified gasoline vehicles in real-world use in China were investigated through a combination of vehicle emissions testing and detailed post-mortem catalytic converter analysis. Whole vehicle emissions control system performance for 108 vehicles was measured using Type I testing procedures to determine whether or not vehicles met applicable emissions standards. A subset of catalysts from eighteen vehicles in this pool was further examined using typical catalyst characterization methods, including x-ray diffraction (XRD), x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and surface area measurement by nitrogen adsorption (BET), to determine the potential causative factors behind catalyst underperformance.

  • "Case study on the Diesel-Powered Light Commercial Vehicle Segment"
    Parag Daithankar, Kiran Vairagkar, K. Nandhakumar, Kulkarni Hemant and Prakash Rao Malathakar (Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.)
    In India, the diesel segment is growing fast as the preferred option for better fuel economy and emission. The diesel segment is spread across three segments viz. personal vehicle, light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles. Usage pattern for all three segments are totally different. Although fuel economy demands are common for all, the emission norms and driving cycles are different per application. Accordingly vehicle design and power train selection,for all three has different challenges. Demand from the light commercial segment is more challenging in terms of requirements as per the usage pattern. The present paper gives an overview about the vehicle design and power train selection and optimization for the diesel powered Light commercial vehicle, for best fuel economy and low emissions.

  • Panel Discussion on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
  • Keynote Presentation: "Helping Customers to Use Less: Today and Tomorrow"
    Andrew Foulds, Vice President Lubricants Technology (Shell)
    Getting companies and consumers to become more energy-efficient could potentially have a major impact on the amount of energy currently consumed. Approximately more than half the energy that is generated is wasted every day. The International Energy Agency estimates that by 2030, the equivalent of 1.3 billion barrels of oil could be saved through cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Application innovations leading to new and tougher requirements from the OEMs and the likelihood that governments will continue to seek tighter regulation of emissions means that suppliers will need to build close relationships with equipment manufacturers to help them develop more energy- efficient engines. This will require oil companies to continue investing in research and development to formulate products that further improve energy efficiency for customers. Suppliers that collaborate with OEMs in both the design and development of new and improved technology will increase the opportunities for commercialization of differentiated products as well as improve their competitive advantage.

    Lubricants Session

    Chairman: Mike Hession (Tri-Zen International)
    Ballroom I-III
  • "Tailor-made Polyalkylmethacrylate Base fluids for the Next Generation of Wind Turbine Gear Lubricants"
    Michael Müller, Christoph Wincierz, Roland Schweder (Evonik RohMax Additives GmbH)
    Wind turbine technology has advanced quickly, with turbines growing dramatically in power output. This leads to increasing requirements for gear and bearing lubrication, as specific solutions are needed for higher loads and heavier duty cycles. The rapid growth of offshore wind energy parks with their restricted accessibility will drive demand for extended service intervals. This presentation will outline the different wind turbine gear box specifications and the most important technical requirements. A new generation of synthetic base fluids based on Polyalkylmethacrylates (PAMAs) will be introduced. Their impact on the viscometrics and other important properties of wind turbine lubricants will be demonstrated in formulation examples and in comparison to PAO 40 and 100.

  • "Honda Motorcycle Engine Oil Conception and Promotion: CO2 Reduction for Environmental Protection"
    Masatoshi Akagi (Honda R&D Motorcycle R&D Center)
    Honda R&D has been promoting good performance engine oil for motorcycles since 2002 at the SAE Asia Steering Committee. The requirement of motorcycles is severe on lubricity, effect on clutch performance and durability of transmission gears, because of the structure of motorcycle engines. For this promotion, Honda R&D have held motorcycle engine oil meetings since 2003 in Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and India. Every meeting was a great success, but the market situation has not improved quickly enough. Since 2005, the low viscosity requirement of 10W-30 was added for CO2 reduction. This requirement was continued until 2007, but the market share of 10W-30 has not expanded. In the last two years, Honda genuine engine oil with a viscosity grade of 10W-30 was expanded to Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. Honda R&D considers the share of 10W-30 engine oils as too small to recommend 10W-30 engine oils in the owner's manual. For this reason, Honda R&D created the "Honda Motorcycle Engine Oil Conception" in an effort to increase the usage of 10W-30 engine oils in motorcycles.

  • "Fluid Solutions to Prevent Varnish Formation in Industrial Applications"
    Betsy Butke, Brian Filippini, Robert Profilet and Matthew Sivik (Lubrizol Corp.)
    The competitive nature of the industrial lubricants market has created a trend of increasing power output and higher operating temperatures. This can result in increased oil temperatures, higher oxidation rates and eventually, the onset of varnish. Varnish has many implications including reduced filtration efficiency, valve sticking, and heat transfer issues ultimately causing unplanned downtime. Replacing or cleaning servo valves and other internal components coated with varnish can add significant cost to industrial hydraulic, gear and turbine applications. This paper will discuss studies that have been developed to create varnish in industrial test rigs. Studies will be presented that compare traditional industrial fluids with novel technologies designed to prevent varnish formation in industrial applications while still maintaining other key performance properties.

  • "Engineered Lubricants to meet Future Transmission Design"
    William D. Abraham, Susie Hurley and James L. Sumiejski (Lubrizol Corp.)
    The number one objective for the automotive industry is the quest for improved fuel economy without the loss of hardware durability during the warranty period. For transmissions, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have focused on efficiency gains from either developing new types of transmissions such as the dual clutch transmission (DCT) and the continuous variable transmission (CVT) or enhancing the number of speeds in the automatic transmission (AT) from 4-speeds up to 6-speeds and as high as 8-speeds. OEMs have also focused on specific factors such as reducing transmission size and weight, adjusting the number of gear meshes, improving the gear surface finish techniques, and using more thermally stable friction material compositions. All these factors, when combined, will greatly impact both the efficiency and the durability of the transmission. In this paper we will highlight what impact these hardware advancements have on the design and composition of lubricants and present data to show how these "engineered lubricants" can play a huge part in the overall transmission performance of the vehicle. We will particularly focus on new fluid development as it relates to the latest DCT and CVT requirements as well as highlight the direction of where automatic transmission fluids (ATFs) may be headed in the next decade to meet future transmission designs..

  • "Inspection of Two High-Mileage Continuously Variable Transmissions"
    Raymond F. Watts, Masahiro Ishikawa and Scott Campbell (Infineum USA)
    Over the last 10 years, as vehicle manufacturers have continued the pursuit of more fuel efficient powertrains, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) has gained increasing market share.In the development of new transmissions considerable effort is put on the co-development of a suitable transmission fluid. We became interested in the durability of the push belt CVT in high torque applications. How were these transmissions and fluids performing after accumulating high mileage? To answer that question two CVT transmissions were removed from Nissan Murano vehicles which had accumulated over 150,000 km (100,000 mi) of normal service driving in the Southwestern United States. The transmissions were dismantled, rated and the fluid analyzed. This paper presents the detailed results of the disassembly and rating of the transmissions and the analysis of the fluid.

  • "Defining Green for Driveline Lubricants as Enablers for Meeting Improved Extended Drain Commercial and Automotive Requirements"
    Jianhua Mao (Cognis)
    Key measures potentially defining "green" for lubricants will be presented. These include reduction of emissions, improved fuel consumption, and minimizing impact on environmental discharge of used lubricants and gearbox components. Performance considerations in formulating driveline lubricants, in particular manual transmission and gear lubricants, will be discussed for the areas of enhanced thermal and oxidative stability, lower volatility and sump temperatures during running operations, mitigating torque losses against temperature rise for severe towing conditions, biodegradability, and friction reduction for improved wear and pitting durability for gears and bearings.

  • "The Impact of Biodiesel on Lubricant Performance
    Azman B Maam (Petronas)
    Petronas has conducted a comprehensive study on the impact of biodiesel on lubricant. This study addresses the understanding or learning on the impact of biodiesel on lubricant performance and engine operation over of full range anticipated conditions. Many variables have been evaluated in this study which includes biodiesel from different sources and their percentages as fuel. Different quality levels of oil performance have been assessed to gauge their effectiveness in the presence of biodiesel. The main focus of the study is on passenger car and heavy duty diesel engines. This presentation will provide an insight on the changes in lubricant performance with the presence of biodiesel based on standard engine test evaluation (API and ACEA).