Evaluation of Sedra and Hamada Crude Oils for Manufacturing of Lube Base Stocks

The potential of production of lube base stocks of Sedra and Hamada crude oils has been assessed both in terms of quality and utility. Atmospheric residua (340⁺°C) of these crude oils were prepared for different classes for manufacturing lube base stocks and evaluated for manufacturing atmospheric residua (340⁺°C) fractions. The atmospheric residua fractions of these crude oils were further distilled into solvent extracted cuts, dewaxed cuts and dewaxed-naphthene deficient cuts were determined and evaluated for lube base stocks production. Suggestions of possible use of Sedra and Hamada lube base stocks are also presented.