The crude oil is transported from the oil well to the refinery by pipeline or tanker ship. At the refinery, the oil undergoes sedimentation to remove any water and solid contaminants, such as sand and rock, that maybe suspended in it. During this process, the crude is pumped into large holding tanks, where the water and oil are allowed to separate and the contaminants settle out of the oil.
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A lubricant consists of 70-100% base lubricants and up to 30% chemical compounds known as
Quality Control
Most applications of lube oils require that they be nonresinous, pale-colored, odorless, a
Additives, inspection, and packaging
Finally, the oil is mixed with additives to give it the desired physical properties (such