Abstract
The petroleum industry is a significant consumer of lubricants, with an estimated consumption of more than 2 billion gallons per year. However, the use of traditional lubricants in this industry can have significant environmental and economic impacts. One potential alternative lubrication solution is the use of Polyalphaolefin (PAO) lubricants. PAOs are synthetic hydrocarbons that are biodegradable and non-toxic and can provide good lubrication and corrosion protection.
This research aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing PAO lubricants as an alternative lubrication solution in the petroleum industry. The study will include a review of the current state of the art in PAO lubricants and their potential application in the petroleum industry. The study will also include laboratory testing to evaluate the performance characteristics of PAO lubricants in comparison to traditional lubricants under various conditions representative of the petroleum industry.
This research will provide a comprehensive analysis of the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of using PAO lubricants in the petroleum industry. This includes the evaluation of the costs and benefits of using PAO lubricants, as well as the environmental impacts associated with their production and use. The results of this research will provide valuable information for the petroleum industry and could potentially lead to a significant reduction in the environmental impact of lubricants used in the petroleum industry.
It is expected that this research will show that the use of PAO lubricants could lead to a reduction of up to 15% in lubricant consumption and up to 20% in greenhouse gas emissions in the petroleum industry. Additionally, it's estimated that the use of PAO lubricants could lead to a significant reduction in the environmental impact of lubricants used in the petroleum industry, with a reduction in the environmental impact of up to 50% compared to traditional lubricants.
