ISOFINISHING to improve oxidation stability and color
In 1984, Chevron introduced hydrofinishing technology that uses noble-metal
catalysts rather than base-metal catalysts. ISOFINISHING is
CLG's proprietary hydrofinishing
technology. CLG's noble-metal
catalysts provide higher activity at lower
temperatures than base-metal catalysts to produce higher-quality base oils.
The higher activity allows refiners to operate smaller
reactors at lower pressures for improved economics. Because noble-metal catalysts
can operate at a lower temperature relative to base-metal catalysts the color
of base oils from CLG's
all-hydroprocessing route is superior. When producing
white oils, CLG's ISOFINISHING
can be used as a stand-alone process.
The world is moving to
all-hydroprocessing |
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In response to increased capacity of high-quality base oils, automotive
OEMs
are rewriting performance specifications.
CLG's all-hydroprocessing technology
leads the way for meeting these new specifications, and is recognized worldwide
for operational flexibility and superior product qualities.