Paradise: the in-flight magazine of Air Niugini, July/August 2019

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THE CHALLENGE Today, engines are designed to be smaller. They do more with less, which causes higher temperature and pressure in the engine. Therefore, oil oxidation is accelerated. The molecular structure of the oil is destabilized, which leads to its degradation. The friction is increased between metal parts and sludge begins to build up. This increases the risk of premature engine failure.

PREMATURE ENGINE BREAKDOWN


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