The iron concentration in cylinder drain oil directly reflects the engine wear condition. The recent changes in the operation of the two-stroke marine diesel engines related to lower operating temperatures may lead to the phenomenon of cold corrosion, i.e. corrosion of cylinder components. The test kit IRON CHECK helps to conduct regular test analyses based on a chemical determination of the iron content (corrosive and/or abrasive) in cylinder drain oil in order to identify any occurring changes in the engine wear directly on-site. Thereby, this helps to make efficient adjustments of the engine lubrication when required.
