Fractionation of oligomers of linear alphaolefins in a molecular evaporator

Abstract

Oligomers of higher alphaolefins, mainly of 1‐decene and 1‐octene have important applications as synthetic lubricating oils or their components. The results of fractionation of polydecene, polyoctene, and polybutene oils in a wiped‐film molecular evaporator, for the purpose of preparing narrow distillate cuts, are presented in the paper. Characteristics and properties of the fractions obtained are shown, and the possibilities for this distillation method in the fractionation of polyolefin oils discussed.