Thin film evaporator recovers used oil

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982 · Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States)

OSTI ID:5997375

Booth, G III

This article is an evaluation of a thin film evaporator which is used to distill the lube oil fraction from depleted additives and other residues in the crankcase oil re-refining process at Booth Oil. Operating as a vacuum distillation unit, the thin film evaporator produces a lube oil base stock equivalent in quality, after post-treatment, to virgin base stock. The thin film evaporator recovers about 70 to 90% of used oil as lube oil distillate, depending on the quantity of non-volatile residue in the feed.

• Research Organization: Booth Oil Co., Inc., Buffalo
• OSTI ID: 5997375
• Journal Information: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Process. (Chicago); (United States) Vol. 46:1; ISSN CHPCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LUBRICANTS
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OILS
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PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
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