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Reclaiming used lubricating oil

US4381992A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1981
Grant dateMay 3, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10M175/0016
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process for the purification of used oil comprising removing the ash-forming components, then subjecting the oil to vacuum fractionation. A novel vacuum fractionation column is also disclosed.

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