Abstract: Trunk piston marine engine lubrication, when the engine is fueled by heavy fuel oil, is effected by a composition of TBN in the range of 20 to 60 comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity containing 50 mass % or more of a Group 1 basestock, and respective minor amounts of an overbased metal calcium alkyl salicylate detergent providing 40 to 90 mmol of calcium alkyl salicylate per kg of the composition, and 0.1 to 10 mass %, based on the mass of the composition, of an oil-soluble linear alkyl-substituted phenol. Asphaltene precipitation in the lubricant, caused by the presence of contaminant heavy fuel oil, is prevented or inhibited.

Abstract: A two-stroke or four-stroke marine engine lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount and (A) additives in respective minor amounts; and (B) a polymethacrylate viscosity modifier. Preferably, brightstock is completely or substantially absent from the composition.

Abstract: A two-stroke or four-stroke marine engine lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount and (A) additives, in respective minor amounts; and (B) a viscosity modifier in the form of a polymer comprising a core and a plurality of polymeric arms extending therefrom. Preferably, brightstock is completely or substantially absent from the composition.

Abstract: A two-stroke or four-stroke marine engine lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount and (A) additives, in respective minor amounts; and (B) an olefin copolymer viscosity modifier. Preferably, brightstock is completely or substantially absent from the composition.

Abstract: Trunk piston marine engine lubrication, when the engine is fueled by heavy fuel oil, is effected by a composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity containing at least 50 mass % of a Group II basestock, and respective minor amounts of an overbased metal hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxybenzoate detergent other than such a detergent having a basicity index of less than two and a degree of carbonation of 80% or greater and at least 1 mass % of a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or amide thereof. Asphaltene precipitation in the lubricant, caused by the presence of contaminant heavy fuel oil, is prevented or inhibited.

Abstract: Trunk piston marine engine lubrication, when the engine is fueled by heavy fuel oil, is effected by a composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity containing at least 50 mass % of a basestock containing greater than or equal to 90% saturates and less than or equal to 0.03% sulphur or a mixture thereof, and respective minor amounts of an over-based metal hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxybenzoate detergent other than such a detergent having a basicity index of less than two and a degree of carbonation of 80% or greater and at least 1 mass % of a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid, anhydride, ester or amide thereof. Asphaltene precipitation in the lubricant, caused by the presence of contaminant heavy fuel oil, is prevented or inhibited.

Abstract: A method of operating a marine or stationary diesel engine is disclosed in which the engine is lubricated with a single cylinder lubricant that is fed at a substantially constant feed rate to the engine. When the engine runs on fuel having a sulphur level that requires more base than is available from the cylinder lubricant, at least one overbased detergent having a base number of greater than 150 mgKOH/g is added to the fuel.

Abstract: A trunk piston marine diesel engine lubricating oil composition is dispersant-free, has a TBN of 25 or greater, and comprises (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (B) an aromatic carboxylate as the sole overbased metal detergent, and (C) an antiwear additive.

Abstract: A marine diesel cylinder lubricant composition having a total base number of at least 30. The composition includes at least 40 weight per cent of an oil of lubricating viscosity, at least one detergent prepared from at least two surfactants, preferably phenate and sulphonate surfactants, at least one boron-containing dispersant providing at least 100 ppm of boron, and at least one zinc-containing antiwear additive, preferably a zinc dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate, providing at least 230 ppm, preferably at least 250 ppm, of zinc. The marine diesel cylinder lubricant composition exhibits reduced wear even when used with high sulphur fuels.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition suitable for a trunk piston marine diesel engine. The lubricating oil composition comprises an admixture of: (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity, in a major amount; and (B) an oil-soluble complex overbased metal detergent additive, in a minor amount. The composition is substantially dispersant-free or contains 1, or less than 1, preferably less than 0.5, mass % based on the mass of the compositions, of a dispersant. The composition has a TBN in the range of 3.5 to 100, preferably 8 to 100.

Abstract: A gas-fuelled engine lubricating oil composition having a TBN in the range of 2 to 20 and comprising: (A) oil of lubricating viscosity; (B) a salicylate detergent having a TBN of 95 or less; (C) a detergent having a TBN of greater than 250; (D) an ashless dispersant; and (E) an anti-wear additive.

Abstract: The cylinders of a two-stroke cross-head marine diesel engine characterised by a power output of 4,000 kW per cylinder or greater are lubricated by a cylinder lubricant comprising a basestock of lubricating viscosity, on overbased metal detergent and an oil-soluble sulfur-containing compound or phosphorus-containing compound, thereby to raise the onset temperature of scuffing-type mechanical wear of the cylinder walls.

Abstract: A lubricant suitable for use in a trunk piston diesel engine characterised by a power output of 200 kW or greater. The trunk piston diesel engine may be for use in marine, power generation or rail traction applications. The lubricant comprises a basestock of lubricating viscosity, an overbased metal detergent, preferably having an ash content of at least 0.85% sulfated ash, and an ashless or metal-free auxiliary additive comprising at least one of: an oil-soluble sulfurized alkylphenol, a phosphorosulfurized or sulfurized hydrocarbon, a sulfide of an oil, a fat or a polyolefin, or an amine phosphate.

Abstract: A gas-fuelled engine lubricating oil composition having a TBN in the range of 2 to 20 and comprising:

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition suitable for a trunk piston marine diesel engine.

Abstract: A trunk piston marine diesel engine lubricating oil composition is dispersant-free, has a TBN of 25 or greater, and comprises

Abstract: Data processing equipment suitable for recording details of manually connected telephone calls has a plurality of operator stations with keyboards and VDU's connected in groups to operator's control units which respond to keyed instructions to obtain data from peripheral units storing such data and for recording on magnetic tape cartridge the details of the calls. Each operator's control unit is connected to eight operator stations but is capable of handling inputs from twelve such stations. In the event of breakdown of an operator's control units the eight stations allocated to it are divided into two groups of four which are transferred to the two control units adjacent to that which has broken down. Among the criteria used to determine whether a control unit has broken down are the filling of buffer stores and the failure to perform a particular operation within a predetermined interval of time following the previous performance of that operation.