Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications
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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
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adegoke, s., Falode, D. O., & Oluwafikayo, A. (2026). Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications. Afribary. Retrieved June 14, 2026, from http://library.afribary.com/works/production-of-biolubricants-for-oil-well-drilling-applications
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adegoke, samuel, et al.. "Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications." Afribary, 6 Jun. 2026, http://library.afribary.com/works/production-of-biolubricants-for-oil-well-drilling-applications. Accessed June 14, 2026.
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adegoke, samuel, Dr. O.A Falode, and Adegoke Oluwafikayo. "Production of Biolubricants for Oil Well Drilling Applications." Afribary (2026). Accessed June 14, 2026. http://library.afribary.com/works/production-of-biolubricants-for-oil-well-drilling-applications