For more than twenty years, Q8Oils and INNIO have maintained a strong and enduring collaboration, marked by consistent innovation and achievement. Their latest success is the synergy between the Jenbacher J312 F engine and the Jenbacher S Oil 40 – co-engineered by the experts from Q8Oils and INNIO, which has made power generation at Bioenergie Aspach more efficient and cost-effective.

Powering the Success of Bioenergie Aspach

In 2005, Bioenergie Aspach and INNIO started their journey. Under the guidance of Johann Angleitner-Kettl, Managing Director of Bioenergie Aspach, and his colleagues, Bernhard Seidl and Franz Schachinger, a strong collaboration with great achievements was forged.

One of the key factors behind Bioenergie Aspach’s long-term commitment to INNIO is this exceptional alliance they’ve built over the years. This trust has recently led to the signing of a new service contract for the next 60,000 operating hours, supporting the continued reliable operation of their Jenbacher J312 F engine. From the very beginning, the engine has been lubricated by Jenbacher S Oil 40, a choice that has proven to be instrumental in their success story.

Pioneering Excellence: The Jenbacher J312 F Engine

Bioenergie Aspach was one of the first customers worldwide to install INNIO’s Jenbacher J312 F next generation engine. This innovation marked a new era of efficiency and reliability in power generation. The customer attests to the remarkable results achieved with the Jenbacher J312 F engine: “During the initial operating phase, we have noted an increase in electrical efficiency while appreciating the unit’s low operating costs.”

Global success of Jenbacher S Oil 40

The success story lies in the great synergy between the latest generation Jenbacher J312 F engine and the Jenbacher S Oil 40. This innovative gas engine lubricant was specifically designed to meet the demands of Jenbacher engines running on non-natural gas. It combines the benefits of very long oil drain intervals, reduced engine downtime due to fewer oil changes and improved engine cleanliness. “At the biogas plant in Aspach, we have experienced great synergy between the latest generation Jenbacher J312 F engine and the Jenbacher S Oil 40.” Rene Eberharter – Service Sales Manager for INNIO’s Jenbacher brand

It is the enduring collaboration between Q8Oils and INNIO that has led to the development of Jenbacher S Oil 40.

+20 years of combined innovative expertise

For more than 20 years, Q8Oils and INNIO have been collaborating on engine oil development. During this time, we have combined strengths, advanced our know-how, and driven innovation. This unique combination of INNIO’s engineering expertise and Q8Oils’ extensive knowledge on lubricants has made Jenbacher S Oil 40 a global success.

Jenbacher S Oil 40 has been co-engineered by INNIO and Q8Oils as a design element of the engine. This specifically formulated oil supports a longer lifetime and greater cleanliness of key engine parts.

“The unique combination of INNIO’s engineering expertise and our innovative products has made Jenbacher S Oil 40 a global success.” – Nina Tiedemann – Business Development Manager Energy at Q8Oils

Proven Performance

The Jenbacher J312 F engine at Bioenergie Aspach is in operation since December 2020, a good two and a half year. In these more than 15,000 operating hours, it has used the same oil without any oil drain. The customer’s experience at Bioenergie Aspach with the Jenbacher J312 F engine is a testament to the excellent performance of Jenbacher S Oil 40: “Our expectations have been significantly exceeded, and we are very satisfied with the engine and the Jenbacher S Oil 40.”

Continuous oil analysis during these two and a half years has revealed good oil quality that remains at a safe distance from the condemning limits. The detailed TBN (Total Base Number) and TAN (Total Acid Number) values, as well as the oxidation data, confirmed these results. At the biogas plant in Aspach, an endoscopic inspection revealed an overall very good condition of the important engine components.

“Not only was the customer able to operate the engine for 15,000 hours without the need for an oil drain, but an analysis revealed good oil quality.” – Rene Eberharter – Service Sales Manager for INNIO’s Jenbacher brand

Future-proof approach to maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness

“In Aspach, Jenbacher S Oil 40 was the very first oil since the commissioning of the engine. We recommend this for all engines running on non-natural gas”, says Nina Tiedemann. “For engines that have been in operation previously, two to three oil changes are required to enjoy the full benefit of Jenbacher S Oil 40, because of its cleaning properties. The carefully balanced Q8Oils additive-technology consists of specially selected detergents & dispersants, which help to remove potentially accumulated deposits from the engine, whilst enabling Jenbacher S Oil 40′ full potential for the long run.”

Conclusion

In conclusion, the collaboration between Q8Oils and INNIO has not only brought a great synergy but has also demonstrated how innovation can drive the power generation industry forward. The success of Bioenergie Aspach is a shining example of what can be achieved when two key industry players collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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