Auto Recycling World AUG 2022 / by Dr Jason R Brown / Read original article
Removing Motor Oil During Vehicle Depollution Begins the Process
Dr Jason R. Brown, General Manager of Industry and Transport Technology, Shell, discusses how the removal of oils through vehicle depollution contributes to the circular economy.
Vehicle depollution is an important element in the circular economy. The ability to use some vehicle parts again on other vehicles or to be disassembled for recycling and proper disposal are significant contributors to automotive industry sustainability efforts.
Draining fluids from a vehicle is an essential part of vehicle depollution, and one key element is to remove used motor oil from the engine and crankcase. While draining and properly disposing of used motor oil is necessary to keep it from getting into the ground and potentially affecting water supplies, the process does not have to end there.
Once drained, used motor oil can often be recycled and used again by removing any of the old additives or contamination that has accumulated over time and be treated to produce high-quality base oil that still has useful life. This re-refined base oil (RRBO) can then be used again to produce new lubricants, helping to reduce waste and emissions associated with traditional motor oil production process.
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