• What is a lubricant refining & refining LCA?
  • Utilizing National Laboratory resources, carry out a comprehensive LCA that quantifies the relative energy and environmental costs of (1) re-refining used oil to produce lubricants, (2) burning used oil, and (3) re-refining or processing used oil to non-lubricant products.
  • What is re-refining motor oil?
  • Recycling and Re-refining Re-refining: This process involves treating used oil to remove impurities and contaminants, essentially restoring it to a ¡°like-new¡± state. This re-refined oil can then be used as a base stock for creating new motor oil, reducing reliance on crude oil extraction.
  • What is a used oil re-refining plant?
  • A used oil re-refining plant houses a complex network of equipment designed to efficiently process used oil. Some of the essential components include: Storage tanks: Used oil is stored in designated tanks before being processed. Pre-treatment equipment: Filtration units, settling tanks, and centrifuges are used for initial cleaning and separation.
  • Is re-refining used motor oil a sustainable solution?
  • Every year, millions of gallons of used motor oil are generated from vehicles and industrial machinery. Improper disposal of this oil can have serious environmental consequences, contaminating soil and water sources. Thankfully, re-refining used oil offers a sustainable solution, transforming it back into high-quality lubricant.
  • What is used oil refining?
  • Once collected, a variety of processes may be applied to used oil to transform it into usable products. Generally, used oil refining (or re-refining) is the term used to define processing that renders a primary final base stock product that can be used as the principal blending component in a lubricant.
  • Why is engine oil re-refining important?
  • During engine operation, oil picks up contaminants like dirt, metal shavings, and combustion byproducts. Re-refining removes these impurities, restoring the oil¡¯s lubricating base oil to a near-virgin state.