Distillation – separation process for the production of lubricants
Distillation is a thermal separation process in which liquids are split into their components by heating and condensation. In the lubricant industry, this process is used to obtain high-quality base oils for engine oils, gear oils and industrial lubricants from crude oil.
Why is distillation important?
Without distillation, the production of high-quality lubricants would not be possible. The process separates crude oil into different fractions, which are then processed further. This produces
– Highly volatile components for fuels
– Middle distillates for hydraulic oils & diesel
– Heavy oils as the basis for high-performance lubricants
BASINOL uses state-of-the-art refinery processes to produce particularly pure and high-performance base oils with optimized viscosity properties and thermal stability.
How does the distillation of lubricants work?
The crude oil is heated in distillation towers. Lighter molecules evaporate first and are collected at different boiling points. The heavier fractions serve as the basis for high-quality lubricants.
What is the difference between distilled and hydrocracked oils?
In distillation, base oils are obtained by pure temperature separation. Hydrocracking involves an additional chemical conversion, which makes the oils more oxidation-stable and more efficient.
Why are distilled oils important for industrial lubricants?
Industrial systems require high-purity lubricants with constant viscosity properties. Distillate oils provide the necessary purity, temperature stability and long life for high performance machinery.
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