This up-to-date reference provides state-of-the-art information on all processes currently used to manufacture lubricant base oils and waxes-offering practical, timesaving solutions for specific on-the-job problems. Furnishes helpful lists of conversion factors, construction cost data, and process licensors-as well as a glossary of essential petroleum processing terms Describing the properties of different types of crude oils, base oils, and waxes, Lubricant Base Oil and Wax Processing thoroughly details the basic steps involved in lubricant base oil and wax manufacturing, including distillation deasphalting extraction solvent and hydrogen refining solvent and catalytic dewaxing clay and hydrogen finishing and more