Characteristics of lubricating grease produced from Nigerian tarsand-derived heavy oil

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/08843759008915910· OSTI ID:5331365

Ogunsola, O I; Agoi-George, S O ^[1]

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1. Dept. of Petroleum Engineering, Univ. of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt (NG)

The results of a study involving the laboratory production of lubricating grease from heavy oil extracted from the Nigerian tarsands are reported. Toluene-extracted oil from the tarsands was used in making a soap-based grease and a clay-based grease. The grease produced was then tested in accordance with the standard National Laboratory for Grease Institute (NLGI) specifications. The two types of grease produced from the tarsands oil conformed with the NLGI specifications and were in the category of grease suitable for use as lubricant for plain and roller bearings and as sealants.

• OSTI ID: 5331365
• Journal Information: Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA), Vol. 8:1; ISSN 0884-3759
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BY-PRODUCTS
LUBRICATING OILS
OIL FIELDS
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020500 - Petroleum- Products & By-Products
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