Abstract: Provided herein are processes for recycling hydrocarbons in a used high performance lubricant such as wind turbine gear oil. In the present process and methodologies, the used high performance lubricant is not mixed with another type of used oil. The used high performance oil is contacted with a solvent in an extraction process. Contaminates are extracted and circular hydrocarbons are formed. Solvent can be recovered, and the circular hydrocarbon combined with a high performance base stock for use as a high performance lubricant in a mechanical system.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for recycling hydrocarbons in a used high performance lubricant such as wind turbine gear oil. In the present process and methodologies, the used high performance lubricant is not mixed with another type of used oil. The used high performance oil is contacted with a solvent in an extraction process. Contaminates are extracted and circular hydrocarbons are formed. Solvent can be recovered, and the circular hydrocarbon combined with a high performance base stock for use as a high performance lubricant in a mechanical system.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample, the sample placed within a sample flask. The apparatus includes a motor having a rotatable shaft extending horizontally therefrom; clamp for mounting the sample flask thereto, the clamp operatively connected to the rotatable shaft; and a temperature sensor for determining sample temperature over time. A method for determining the congealing point of a wax-containing sample is also provided.