Turbine oils · Technical sheet
Shell Turbo T 46
ISO VG 46Hydrotreated mineral base oils, zinc-free additives
Rust- and oxidation-inhibited oil for steam and light gas turbines.
- KV 40 °C
- 46.0 mm²/s
- KV 100 °C
- 6.90 mm²/s
- Flash point
- ≥ 220 °C
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Use it for
- Industrial steam turbines and light-duty gas turbines that need no enhanced gearbox anti-wear performance
- Centrifugal and axial turbo-compressors and pumps that call for an R&O or turbine oil
Specifications and approvals
Standards
ISO 8068 L-TSA, L-TGADIN 51515-1 L-TDDIN 51515-2 L-TG
For ABB VTR.4 turbochargers at the 1,000-hour interval, Shell lists the T 68 grade, not T 46.
Typical properties
| Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C | 46.0 mm²/s |
|---|---|
| Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C | 6.90 mm²/s |
| Viscosity index | 105 |
| Flash point (COC) | ≥ 220 °C |
| Pour point | ≤ −27 °C |
| Density | 858 kg/m³ |
What Shell says it does
- Strong oxidation control for long oil life.
- Rapid air release and anti-foam performance.
- Robust demulsibility, so water can be drained off.
- Rust and corrosion protection while running and at shutdown.
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