Technology for Oil Sludge Disposal Based on Liquid and Supercritical Fluid Extraction with Propane–Butane Extractant

Abstract

The results of using the processes of liquid and supercritical fluid extraction to separate petroleum products from oil sludge have been presented. A mixture that consists of 75 wt % propane and 25 wt % butane has been used as an extractant. The initial oil sludge is characterized by the absence of water and a content of mechanical impurities in the amount of 12.05 wt %. Extraction processes are carried out in the temperature range of 85–160°C and pressure interval of 5–50 MPa. The results of modeling the extraction process for the separation of petroleum products from oil sludge have been presented.