Synthetic Lubricating & Hydraulic Oil for Motion Control, Steam Turbines and Gears, Military Symbol 2190-TEP Replacement Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-160 Topic Title: Synthetic Lubricating & Hydraulic Oil for Motion Control, Steam Turbines and Gears, Military Symbol 2190-TEP Replacement Proposal No.: N042-160-0 Firm: METSS Corporation 300 Westdale Avenue Westerville, Ohio 43082-8962 Contact: Richard Sapienza Phone: (614) 797-2200 Web Site: www.metss.com Abstract: Existing MIL-PRF-17331 organic petroleum based (mineral) fluids (military symbol 2190-TEP) no longer exhibit acceptable performance at the high performance levels required of Navy submarine platforms. The service life of fluids procured in accordance with MIL-PRF-17331 have experienced high depletion rates of fluid anti-oxidant (AO) additive packages, sharp increases in fluid Total Acid Number (TAN) and severe off-gassing events during the extended operation. In addition, increasingly high oil replacement and disposal costs consume dwindling fleet maintenance dollars. New lubricant formulation technology is needed to deliver high quality synthetic fluids to the fleet that are capable of extending operating service life, and exhibiting a high resistance to the fluid degradation and oxidation phenomena. Under the proposed program, METSS will formulate and produce completely new synthetic lubricating and hydraulic fluids that will lower shipboard maintenance costs, improve the operational readiness of various critical ship systems, and extend the performance and service life of high precision propulsion and motion control devices shipboard. To meet the Navy's requirements, METSS will focus on combining hydrolytically stable synthetic basestocks and additives to produce a new class of marine lubricants with superior performance properties with respect to antiwear characteristics, oxidative stability and corrosion protection. The proposed program will also address additional issues related to personnel safety, environmental impact and use costs. Benefits: The development of successful, new synthetic lubricants for marine applications will have both military and commercial uses. Potential commercial applications for the new fluid technology include cargo and container shipping vessels, coastal and river service craft, tug boats, cruise and passenger ships and commuter ferry boats, as well as port-side, heavy cargo handling equipment and operations. METSS has identified potential partners to support the SBIR program development work and commercialization activities. Return