Base oil uses

In 1745, the world’s first modern oil well was drilled in France. After the discovery of oil, scientists thought about how to benefit from this blessing. One of the methods of using crude oil was the production of base oils. The base comes from oil refining and hydrocracking. Base oils are divided into five categories based on purity and chemical properties. The first third category are base oils that come from refining crude oil. The fourth category is special oils that are produced in laboratories, and the fifth category includes any oil that was not in the previous four groups. In this article, we are going to talk about the uses of base oil. But before that, it is better to mention some physical and chemical properties of base oils that cause different functions.

Important physico-chemical properties of base oils

1. Viscosity
2. Viscosity index
3. The saturation level
4. The amount of phosphorus
5. Oil purity level

These 5 items separate base oils into 5 groups and include different uses.

Applications of base oils

The main application of base oils is lubricants and engine oils; But their traces can be seen in various industries such as paint and resin. The uses of base oils are described in detail below.

Application of base oils in automotive industries

1. Car engine oil
   Car engine oil is used to create lubrication between the internal components of engines. The higher the quality of engine oil, the less friction, corrosion and wear. Also, engine oil has the function of reducing engine temperature.
2. Gearbox oil
   The gearbox of cars and industrial machines consists of a number of shafts and gears, through which the input power to the wheels can be reduced or increased. These gears and shafts are damaged at high torques. Gearbox oil increases the life of the parts inside the gearbox by lubricating it.
3. Brake oil
   In cars whose brake system is mechanical, the oil pressure behind the brake caliper is used to stop the car. The oil used for car brakes must have two important features.

Non-evaporation at high pressure and temperature
Proper transmission of hydraulic pressure

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Application of base oils in oil and gas industries

1. Drilling oil
   In the drilling of oil wells, there is a lot of stress and wear between the drill bit and the well wall. By using drilling oils, the friction between the drill and the wall can be reduced and the life of the drill can be increased.
2. Compressor oils
   Compressors are responsible for condensing air and gas and sending it. Compressor oils must have high resistance to high pressure and temperature.
3. Turbine oil
   Turbines are used for air and gas suction. Turbine oils must be resistant to heat. Also, in choosing the base oil for turbines, care must be taken to choose an oil that has antioxidant properties.
4. Hydraulic oil
   Power transmission in drilling and oil extraction machines is done through fluids. Hydraulic oil is a fluid through which power is transmitted between arms and machine components. The oil used in this section must have a suitable viscosity and be resistant to compression.
5. Heat transfer oils
   As the name suggests, heat transfer oils are used to balance the temperature of machines. These oils have high heat resistance.

Application of base oil in aerospace industry

1. Lubricant for sensitive parts
   Aircraft jet engine is responsible for creating forward force in airplanes and jets. Because jet engines work at high speed, a lot of heat and pressure is generated inside them. Jet oil becomes part of heat transfer and as a result of cooling the engine, reducing friction and corrosion and wear in the internal components of the engine.
2. Sealing system components
   Using the right oil seals the parts. If the parts have holes or small cracks, the flow of oil in the parts will seal those points and prevent the entry of dust and foreign contamination.

Application of base oil in metalworking industry

Production of machining fluid
Machining of metal parts is a stressful process that causes high heat. Stress and heat cause the failure of drills, plates and grinding stones. In order to extend the life of these tools and to damage metal parts less, they use machining fluid. Machining fluid is a combination of water and base oils. Injection and spraying of machining fluid on the tool and part during machining reduces the stresses and heat is removed from the part and tool.

Application of base oil in marine industry

1. Parts lubrication
   By using base oils, you can make grease and oils with which engine and gearbox components of ships and fast boats work better and provide better performance.
2. Sealing parts
   Ships and motor boats move in the salty waters of oceans and seas. The infiltration of salt water inside the engine and metal parts creates a deposit layer that causes a lot of financial damage over time. They use oils and greases to prevent the penetration of salt water. These greases prevent the entry of water and vapors by creating a covering layer.

Application of base oil in paint and resin industry

1. Color production
   Base oils are used in the production of paint. The base oil gives shine, adhesion and antioxidant properties to the produced paint.
2. Adjusting the viscosity of resins
   In the formulation of resins, base oils are used to adjust the viscosity of the resins and spread them well on the desired surface.

last word

Blackwater company produces all kinds of base oils. Engineers and expert workers in our company supervise the purification and refining processes so that the final product is of the highest quality.