ABSTRACT

Used lubricating oil is a valuable resource. However, it must be re-refined mainly due to the accumulation of physical and chemical contaminants in the oil during service. Refining Used Lubricating Oils describes the properties of used lubricating oils and presents ways these materials can be re-refined and converted into useful lubricants as well

chapter 1|42 pages

Manufacture of Lubricating Oil

chapter 2|30 pages

Types and Properties of Lubricating Oils

chapter 3|18 pages

Used Lubricating Oils

chapter 4|24 pages

Composition and Treatment

chapter 5|26 pages

Combustion of Used Engine Oil

chapter 6|14 pages

Alternative Processing Options

chapter 8|20 pages

Economics and Other Evaluation Criteria

chapter 9|80 pages

Choice of a Process Technology