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Avoiding costly remediation

Journal Article · · Pipeline and Gas Journal
OSTI ID:543545
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  1. Mobil Oil Corp., Fairfax, VA (United States)
Some oil and gas pipeline operations require equipment with hydraulic or oil circulation systems. These are subject to oil leaks or spills due to equipment malfunctions as well as normal operation. The potential liability and actual remediation and shutdown costs helped create the need for more environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids. Mobil has developed readily biodegradable, virtually nontoxic hydraulic fluids, Mobil EAL 224H and Mobil EAL Syndrajoc Series oils (EAL stands for Environmental Awareness Lubricants). The first is vegetable oil-based, while the others are formulated from high viscosity-index synthetic ester base stocks. Both use virtually nontoxic additive packages. These hydraulic fluids are described.
OSTI ID:
543545
Journal Information:
Pipeline and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Pipeline and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 224; ISSN PLGJAT; ISSN 0032-0188
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English