Performance, Features & Benefits

• Improved engine operation and reliability
  Shell Melina S effectively neutralises the highly corrosive combustion acids which can contaminate the main system when cylinder oil drains leak past piston rod glands.
  
  Good resistance to corrosion results in protection of metal surfaces from corrosion
  
  Good detergency keeps crankcases and under piston spaces clean and optimise efficiency
  
  Good air release & antifoam properties mean that air is released from the oil without foaming
   
• Lower Maintenance Costs
  Good Oxidation stability combats thermal degradation of the oil and extends its useful life
  
  Good water shedding properties mean that water can be easily removed by centrifuge
  
  Extreme pressure properties make the oil suitable many gear oil applications
   
• Re-assurance
  Shell Melina S Oil is approved by all major low speed diesel engine manufacturers

Main Applications

• Low speed marine diesel engine crankcase and piston cooling systems
• Turbochargers, geared transmissions, oil lubricated stern tubes & deck machinery
• All ancillary equipment requiring an SAE 30 oil

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

• For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Health and Safety
  Shell Melina S 30 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
  
  Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
  
  Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet.
   
• Protect the Environment
  ​​​​​​​Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

• Advice
  Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
   
• Condition Monitoring
  Shell RLA and Shell RLA OPICA engine condition monitoring services are ideal for users of Shell Melina S. Use of these services enable the ship operator to monitor the condition of the oil and equipment, and enable remedial action to be taken when necessary. This helps to avoid breakdowns, costly downtime and all the associated inconvenience. To fully benefit from this service, samples should be taken at regular intervals of approximately 750 hours.