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(11) | EP 0 077 564 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | De-ashing lubricating oils |
(57) A process for purifying used oil and the like comprising reacting the oil with a
treating agent that will form solids from the ash-forming components of the oil, separating
the solids from the oil, and subjecting at least a portion of the oil to a two stage
hydrotreatment with interstage removal of hydrogen sulfide and/or ammonia. |