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Process for reclaiming used lubricating oil

US4490245A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1984
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10M175/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A used lubricating oil is reclaimed by vacuum distillation. The bottoms is vacuum pyrolyzed with limestone to form a virtually insoluble coked mass containing insoluble metal carbonates and free metal. This solid coked residuum is suitable for landfilling.

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