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Re-fining: economically attractive way to conserve lube oil

Conference · · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Sect. 3; (United States)
OSTI ID:7318381
The recycling of waste automotive lubricating oil and similar waste hydrocarbon oils is discussed. The present waste oil situation is reviewed and an economic and technical study of a new re-refining process, the PVH (propane-vacuum-hydrogen) process, is presented. The PVH process is compared with other waste oil treatments and with virgin lube oil refining, and reasons why PVH re-refining is an attractive business venture are considered.
Research Organization:
Pilot Research and Development Co., Merion, PA
OSTI ID:
7318381
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Sect. 3; (United States) Journal Volume: 55
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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