
Lube oils produced from crude refining are often referred to as mineral oils and find use in automobiles, industrial plants, consumer products, and even medical and food-grade applications. Finished lubricant products commonly comprise a blend of base oils of varying qualities and one or more additives. The transition of commercial technology from solvent-based methods to hydroprocessing-based lube production is discussed in this issue along with operational strategies and novel R&D work.
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