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Seperating Dissolved Carbon From Oil

09/04/2007 2:49 AM

I would like to know if dissolved carbon in lub oil can be mechnically or chemically seperated? Can it be filtered or carbon converted to something getting precipitated?
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Re: Seperating Dissolved Carbon From Oil

09/04/2007 1:45 PM

Pure carbon would not be dissolved in lube oil or any other solvent. It would be present as small particulate matter and could be removed by a good filter.

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Re: Seperating Dissolved Carbon From Oil

09/05/2007 10:11 PM

Carbon particulates do not dissolve in oils, but remain suspended due to their small size. Metallic particles are also can form sludges and must be removed. There are a number of companies on the Internet that supply equipment for filtration that can help you address the problem.

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Re: Separating Dissolved Carbon From Oil

09/06/2007 5:09 AM

Delavan (sp) Lube oil separator will remove carbon and metal particles. This uses a centrifugal force to remove particles. Also will remove moisture, water and other impurities from the oil. Heating the oil before treatment will improve the separation.

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