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Utilization of used oil. Final report [electronic resource].

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El Segundo, Calif. : Aerospace Corporation, 1978.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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Pages: 396 : digital, PDF file
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Aerospace Corporation and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
This report assesses the potential impact of re-refining used automotive and industrial lubricating oils on the national petroleum consumption. The technical base for this assessment is derived from a comprehensive review of the processes utilized in re-refining used oil and those processes used to produce lube oil from crude. Both existing and recently proposed processes are considered. Additionally, an extensive review of processes described in the patent literature is provided. Re-refining processes are surveyed and evaluated. Process descriptions are provided; hardware is identified; and process energy and economic requirements are calculated. Factors affecting the profitability of a re-refining operation are discussed. Economic projections of the demand for lube oil and the ability to satisfy this demand from crude oil are made and the value of lube oil as a vital resource and the need for conservation are addressed. Other factors related to re-refining are discussed, including lube oil characteristics, degradation, lube oil quality and engine sequence testing, and legislative and institutional barriers. Finally, an energy assessment of used oil utilization is made. Two options are considered in this assessment: (1) all used oil is re-refined and recycled back to lube oil; (2) all used oil is burned to recover its heat content.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:atr-78(7384)-1
atr-78(7384)-1
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Published through SciTech Connect.
08/01/1978.
"atr-78(7384)-1"
Mascetti, G.J.; White, H.M.
Funding Information
EY-76-C-03-1101-003
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