Abstract
A pyrolysis reactor was designed and fabricated for the production of bio-esters used in formulating green lubricants for the drilling industry. Samples of Tectona Grandis, Eucalyptus Torreliana, Jatropha Curcas leaf and Cornhusk were each pyrolysed in the reactor at 5000C. Bio-oil obtained was analyzed for their Density, Acid value, % FFA and Viscosity at ambient conditions. Bio-oil was upgraded by esterification using Methanol and synthesized Silica Sulphuric Acid (SSA) as catalyst and the product was distilled to obtain bio-lubricant. The biolubricants produced were found to meet drilling industry lubrication standards and can therefore be used as a safer, more environmental friendly, economical, renewable alternative to petroleum based lubricant.
KeyWords: pyrolysis, reactor, lubricant, biomass, ester
Adegoke, S., Falode, D & Oluwafikayo, A (2018). Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/paper-lube
Adegoke, Samuel, et. al. "Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications" Afribary. Afribary, 20 Mar. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/paper-lube. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Adegoke, Samuel, Dr. Falode and Adegoke Oluwafikayo . "Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications". Afribary, Afribary, 20 Mar. 2018. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/paper-lube >.
Adegoke, Samuel, Dr. Falode and Adegoke Oluwafikayo . "Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications" Afribary (2018). Accessed April 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/paper-lube