Use of oil-tank bottoms for the production of rail lubricant

• Published in: Chemistry and technology of fuels and oils Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 292 - 296
• Main Authors: Shperber, E. R., Bokovikova, T. N., Shperber, D. R., Polovykh, D. I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Springer US 01.09.2011; Springer
• Subjects: Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Lubricants industry; Lubrication and lubricants; Mineral Resources; thickener; residual-oil sludges; rail lubricant; base oil

The composition of oil-tank bottoms is investigated. It is proposed that these deposits be used as a liquid base for producing rail lubricant.