Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements

Thermal cracking of SAE 40 lube oil contamination is a critical process for maintaining the efficiency and longevity of industrial machinery and automotive engines. This study investigates the mechanisms and outcomes of thermal cracking as a method to decompose and remove contaminants from lube oil...

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Main Authors: Nafeena Abdul Munaf R, Senthil Kumar Kandasamy, Bakkiyaraj M, Dheeraj Kumar Gara, Abdul Munaf A
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Materials Research Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ada5c3
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description Thermal cracking of SAE 40 lube oil contamination is a critical process for maintaining the efficiency and longevity of industrial machinery and automotive engines. This study investigates the mechanisms and outcomes of thermal cracking as a method to decompose and remove contaminants from lube oil (SAE40) and investigates the possibility of the use of solid coke produced as residue after the cracking process. The research also examines the optimal conditions for thermal cracking, including temperature ranges, heating rates, and the influence of catalysts. Analytical techniques such as thermogravimetry (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermograms (DSC) are employed to characterize the chemical composition of the solid produced after treatment. This result reveals that the produced coke after the treatment demonstrates the resin capability, and it can be used as a binder or additive in lower temperature applications. This study underscores the potential of thermal cracking as an effective method for recycling contaminated lube oil, thereby contributing to sustainability and cost-efficiency in industrial maintenance practices.
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spelling doaj-art-196bfe4ade414c7680f03dd3850548702025-01-14T14:11:15ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112101550610.1088/2053-1591/ada5c3Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancementsNafeena Abdul Munaf R0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2843-089XSenthil Kumar Kandasamy1Bakkiyaraj M2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7917-780XDheeraj Kumar Gara3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8295-661XAbdul Munaf A4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7618-457XFaculty of Engineering and Technology, Villa College , MaldivesDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous) , Hosur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology (Autonomous) , Chennai, 600124, IndiaDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Jain University , Bangalore, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Annamalai University , Annamalainagar-608001, IndiaThermal cracking of SAE 40 lube oil contamination is a critical process for maintaining the efficiency and longevity of industrial machinery and automotive engines. This study investigates the mechanisms and outcomes of thermal cracking as a method to decompose and remove contaminants from lube oil (SAE40) and investigates the possibility of the use of solid coke produced as residue after the cracking process. The research also examines the optimal conditions for thermal cracking, including temperature ranges, heating rates, and the influence of catalysts. Analytical techniques such as thermogravimetry (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermograms (DSC) are employed to characterize the chemical composition of the solid produced after treatment. This result reveals that the produced coke after the treatment demonstrates the resin capability, and it can be used as a binder or additive in lower temperature applications. This study underscores the potential of thermal cracking as an effective method for recycling contaminated lube oil, thereby contributing to sustainability and cost-efficiency in industrial maintenance practices.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ada5c3thermal crackinglube oilrecyclingTGAFTIR
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Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
Materials Research Express
thermal cracking
lube oil
recycling
TGA
FTIR
title Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
title_full Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
title_fullStr Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
title_full_unstemmed Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
title_short Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements
title_sort thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil mechanisms conditions and performance enhancements
topic thermal cracking
lube oil
recycling
TGA
FTIR
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ada5c3
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