705-23 - Lubricants
Learning objectives
- Discuss the two main types of lubricating oils and their compositions
- Define minerals base oils
- Describe the two most common methods for the conversion of crude oil into lubricants and the process required for each method. Extractions: deasphalting, solvent extraction, solvent dewaxing and finishing
- Describe the two most common methods for the conversion of crude oil into lubricants and the process required for each method. Conversion: Hydrocracking, hydrodewaxing and hydrotreating
Course overview
Lubricants, also called lubricating oil or lube, are finished petroleum products from the refining process. Lubrication is used in machinery to help reduce friction, heat, and wear and tear of various mechanical components that come into contact with each other, particularly in automobiles and other vehicles. Some types of lubricants can also be used to protect and seal mechanical components.
The Lubricants training course discusses their composition and the processes required to make quality lubricating oil. It also identifies their purpose and types. This online course includes lubricating oil basics, extraction process, conversion process
Lubricants is part of the Refinery Operations training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
