Effects of used engine oil polluted-soil on seeds’ germination and seedlings’ growth characteristics of some tropical crops [PDF]
, 2017 The ability of Phaselous vulgaris, Zea mays L., Solanum lycopersium and Sorghum saccharatum to germinate and grow in unpolluted soils, 1% w/w and 2% w/w used engine oil polluted soils were investigated.
E, A. I. (Adieze) +2 more
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Preparation and Characterization of Grease using Used Cooking Oil and Used Engine Oil
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2020 Abstract Used engine oil (UEO) and used cooking oil (UCO) are treated as hazard to human health and the environment. A proper management of them are necessary to prevent its adverse impacts. This study is to examine the potential of UEO and UCO used as raw material in preparing grease.
Huei Ruey Ong +5 more
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Re-refining Used Engine Oil in Ghana Using Solvent Extraction and Acid-Clay Treatment
International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022 Despite having detrimental impacts on the environment and human health, used engine oil is not properly disposed of in Ghana. However, used engine oil can be a valuable resource when recycled.
Emmanuela Kwao-Boateng +3 more
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Premature Degradation of Lubricating Oil during the Service Life of the Positive-Ignition Engine
Tribology Online, 2021 The main purpose of this article is to draw attention to the possibility of uncontrolled degradation of lubricating oil during its routine operation. Such degradation can pose a serious threat to engine operation and can even cause its permanent damage ...
Zbigniew Stępień
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Extraction and tribological investigation of top piston ring zone oil from a gasoline engine [PDF]
, 2006 With tightening emission regulations, increased expected fuel economy, and longer drain intervals impacting on lubricant formulation, greater understanding of how oil degrades in an automotive engine is becoming ever more important.
Chung, S. +6 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 By simulating the operating conditions, it is possible to verify and evaluate the technical properties of motor vehicle oil filters and the functionality of the designed equipment.
Ľubomír Hujo +5 more
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Biodegradation of Used Engine Oil by Acinetobacter junii TBC 1.2
Indonesian Journal of Biotechnology, 2011 The isolates have capability to degrade used engine oil was obtained from soil in the beach contaminated with used engine oil. One of the selected isolates TBC 1.2 was identified by its 16s rDNA as Acinetobacter junii.
Witono Basuki +3 more
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Pentachlorophenol and spent engine oil degradation by Mucor ramosissimus [PDF]
, 2008 Pentachlorophenol (PCP) has been widely used for many years and belongs to the most toxic pollutants. Spent engine oils enter environment every day in many ways. Both of them cause great environmental concern.
Długoński, Jerzy, Szewczyk, Rafał
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Short-term safety and risk evaluation of engine oil enriched by high concentrations copper nanoparticles on the skin [PDF]
Nanomedicine Research Journal, 2019 Objective(s): Copper nano particles are added to ordinary engine oil as an additive to reduce friction and repair damaged surface under friction conditions.
Raham Armand +3 more
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Monitoring of Chemical Elements During Lifetime of Engine Oil
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2014 Awareness of engine oil condition is a valuable indicator for assessing the state of degradation of the lubricant. The article deals with monitoring of chemical elements, especially metals and additives, during lifetime of commercially distributed ...
Vojtěch Kumbár +2 more
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