The petroleum industry has developed rapidly since its inception and evolved into an
irreplaceable society component, especially in the urban areas. Besides being a limited …

Used lubricants can be an important resource for oil-producing countries. Lubricants are
categorized as hazardous wastes as they contain high levels of environmentally toxic …

Presently, the characteristic of hazardous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
emission from used mineral oil (UMO) combustion in the industrial scenario is poorly …

Recycling used lubricant oil (ULO) to produce valuable products through pyrolysis is a
flexible and efficient method. Presently, the mechanisms of oil conversion and polycyclic …

In accordance with waste strategy for Turkey, the study was carried out to analyses waste
engine crankcase oils and waste gearbox oils generated from vehicle maintenance services …

The pollution characteristic of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in common used
mineral oils, semi-refined oils, refined oils and solid wastes produced during the used …

Soil fulfils vital functions for life on Earth and so, just like water and air, its protection from all
sources of contamination is a major concern. However, the extensive use of petroleum …

Taking into consideration the fact that used oils are considered hazardous and extremely
toxic, their subsequent use creates a real threat to the environment. The only effective …

This paper investigated the combustion and emission characteristics of a reprocessed used
lubricating oil (RULO) with a pilot combustion test furnace to assess the possibility for using …

Heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the important contaminants
in used mineral oil (UMO) and likely pose environmental risks in the processes of disposal …