Resources

Extender Oils: The Role of Heavy Naphthenics on a Global Scale

Tue., Feb 12, 2013

Ed Casserly, Ph. D., explains the role of heavy naphthenics on a global scale. Read more…

Presentation - Extender Oils Role in Global Tire Labeling

Wed., Oct 10, 2012

This presentation, shown at TLLM 2012, covers the tire industry's move from Distillate Aromatic Extracts (DAE) to alternative non-aromatic oils, and the impact these oils will have as new EU labeling measures are put into force in November 2012. Read more…

Severely Hydrotreated Naphthenics - Today's Proven Electrical Insulating Oil for Tomorrow's Transformers

Tue., Jun 5, 2012

The requirement for higher quality, more stable transformer oils has become more stringent over time, requiring more advanced refining processes. This paper reviews various technologies used to produce mineral transformer oils, and how the inherent properties of naphthenic mineral oils make them uniquely suited to be the electrical insulating oils of the future. Read more…

Control and Testing for Compliance with REACH PAH regs for Extender Oils

Tue., Jun 5, 2012

With stricter European regulations for non-carcinogenic oils, extender oil manufacturers worldwide must use modern instruments and sophisticated analytical methods when testing their oils to ensure compliance with existing legislation, and to safeguard the environment and public health. Read more…

Corrosive Sulfur-Free Naphthenic Transformer Oil Through Modern-Day Severe Hydroprocessing. A Refiner’s Experience

Tue., Jun 5, 2012

This paper details the advancements in petroleum refining processing technology that have occurred in the last half of the 20th century, specifically the severe hydroprocessing of naphthenic transformer oil and the process by which it removes corrosive sulfur from crude oil. Read more…