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Method of rerefining oil by distillation and extraction

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OSTI ID:7214320

Used oil is rerefined by distilling it to remove a volatile forecut followed by a fraction of lubricating viscosity; the latter is then extracted with an immiscible liquid extractant to remove impurities. As optional preliminary steps, the oil may be diluted with a volatile diluent and insoluble impurities removed therefrom, and heated with an aqueous solution of a strongly alkaline material to concentrate metallic constituents (such as metal-containing additives) in a solid sludge. 15 claims.

Assignee:
Lubrizol Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4021333
OSTI ID:
7214320
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English