Energetica India Magazine nº88 March-April 2020

E nergetica I ndia : How is Exxon Mobil contributing to energy efficiency in India? R upinder P aintal : We at ExxonMobil aim to develop breakthrough technologies that deliver substantially improved ener- gy efficiency. Long component life helps reduce worn equipment disposal and maintenance-related waste, accruing energy efficiency benefits. Many of our advanced-technology lubricants lower overall traction versus mineral oils, help- ing to reduce the amount of fuel or ener- gy consumed while operating, and have potential to reduce energy costs as well as associated emission. E nergetica I ndia : Could you please elab- orate your propositions of advancing productivity and profitability to us? R upinder P aintal : At ExxonMobil, our ulti- mate goal is to improve our customers’ competitiveness through our energy ef- ficient products, which deliver tangible performance benefits in the areas of pro - ductivity and profitability. E nergetica I ndia : Tell us briefly about your revolutionary product – Mobil SHC TM Elite? R upinder P aintal : The Mobil SHC TM Elite, is a breakthrough synthetic gear and bearing circulating oil that is specifically engineered to deliver long lasting pro- tection for machines operating under extreme temperatures in industries such as general manufacturing, pulp & paper, metals and energy. The Mobil SHC Elite can deliver 12 times the oil life of mineral oils and double the oil life of regular synthetic oils, even in continuous high operating temperatures and extreme operating conditions. This qualifies it as a potential replacement for glycol-based lubricants and mitigates the risk involved in mixing glycol-based products with incompatible mineral oils and most synthetic lubricants. The oil also protects equipment during intermit- tent temperature spikes and provides up to a 3.6% energy efficiency benefit versus mineral oils. Delivering energy efficiency and advancing productivity for improved profitability, the Mobil SHC Elite series is a perfect choice for indus- tries. E nergetica I ndia : How does Mobil SHC TM Elite cater to the advanced demands of the modern day customer? R upinder P aintal : The scientifically engi - neered Mobil SHC TM Elite series lubri- cants, formulated using patented tech- nologies, are recommended for use in a wide variety of circulating, gear and bearing applications. The Mobil SHC TM Elite series is ideal for applications where operating temperatures or bulk oil tem- peratures are such that conventional lu- bricants give unsatisfactory life, or where improved efficiency is desired. They are particularly effective in applications where the maintenance costs of compo- nent replacement, system cleaning and lubricant changes are high. From filled- for-life gearboxes and remotely located gearboxes to mixer roll bearings, plastic calendars and severe centrifuge appli- cations, the Mobil SHC TM Elite series has a range of applications. E nergetica I ndia : How can increase ODI impact the production, and to what extent? R upinder P aintal : Every Oil Drain Interval results in stoppage of work and loss of productivity. The Mobil SHC TM Elite series lubricants are long-lasting, increasing the oil change interval exponentially. It has outstanding thermal/oxidation stabil- ity that provides up to two times oil life versus other synthetic gear and circu- lating oils, reducing maintenance down- time. It has excellent deposit and varnish control that helps to deliver cleanliness and extended oil and filter life. The high performance synthetic base stocks with high viscosity index enables wide tem- perature range capability and effective lubrication at high temperatures. The Mobil SHC TM Elite 150 has excellent re- sistance to rusting and corrosion, with good anti-wear properties, demulsibility, foam control and air release, besides excellent seal compatibility that helps re- duce contamination and leakage. While the wear elements also remain at mini- mum levels, there are also safety ben- efits in terms of reduced storage and handling labour due to reduced usage of lubricants. energetica INDIA- March-April_2020 17 INTERVIEW