Define the project basis
Review feedstock characteristics, target throughput, product objectives, utilities and site requirements before selecting a process configuration.
Chemical Engineering Partners
Re-refinery Engineering and Technology Licensing
A new re-refinery starts with the available feedstock, intended base oil products and local project conditions. CEP brings process technology, engineering and operating experience to those decisions.
Technology. Engineering. Operating experience.
From used oil supply to a defined plant design.
Based in California, Chemical Engineering Partners has provided re-refining technology since 1982, with project experience across five continents.
Discuss your re-refining project →License the process and develop the design
CEP provides process licensing and basic engineering, with detailed engineering support and modular options developed around the agreed project scope.
Plan the transition to operation
Consider permitting, equipment delivery, construction, commissioning and operator preparation as part of the project schedule.
Relevant project experience
Experience behind the engineering.
CEP provided basic engineering, hydrotreating technology and detailed design for the Universal Lubricants re-refinery in Wichita, Kansas. The project used modular fabrication.
Universal Lubricants project reference →Questions before you begin.
Which base oil products can CEP support?
CEP’s hydrotreating route supports API Group II base oils. Some CEP plants produce API Group III with selected feedstocks; CEP-VGX is offered for API Group I projects. The appropriate route depends on feedstock, configuration and product objectives.
What should we provide for an initial discussion?
Share the project country, available used oil volume and composition, desired capacity and products, and any existing site or infrastructure. Preliminary information is enough to begin a discussion.
Your re-refining project
Find the support your project needs.
Engineering & licensing →
Define the project, select the process and develop the plant design.
Startup & operator training →
Prepare your team for commissioning and operation.
Plant optimization & upgrades →
Evaluate product quality, capacity and existing-plant improvements.
Your next re-refining project