The first set of Kunlun lubrication continuous clean production technology low-viscosity PAO device in China was successfully tested

On January 9, 2022, the trial production of Kunlun lubrication continuous clean production complete set of technology low viscosity PAO industrial demonstration device was successful, realizing the first industrial application of domestic low viscosity PAO lubricating oil production technology, breaking the monopoly of foreign technology in one fell swoop, which is of great significance
to accelerate the upgrading of lubricating oil base oil in China.
After 72 hours of performance assessment and calibration, the operation of each system is stable and the control parameters are stable
.

Break through the technical blockade and create independent high-end lubricants

Lubricants are the blood of the engine, and high-quality base oils are key to
formulating and producing high-quality lubricants.

Polya olefin synthetic oil (PAO) is internationally recognized as an ideal base oil
for formulating high-grade, special lubricants due to its good viscosity-temperature properties and low-temperature fluidity.
Among them, low viscosity PAO products have become the best performing synthetic lubricating oil base oil
with good viscosity-temperature performance, suitable high temperature viscosity, excellent low temperature fluidity, thermal oxidation stability and other characteristics.

In recent years, the demand for high-performance PAO in China has increased significantly, of which low-viscosity products account for more than 80% of the total demand for PAO, which is the largest variety
at present.
Since PAO involves military, aerospace, cutting-edge manufacturing and other important areas related to national strategic development, foreign companies have carried out a strict technological blockade and urgently need to carry out core technology research
.

The complete set of continuous clean production technology of low viscosity PAO lubricating oil base oil is jointly developed by PetroChina Petrochemical Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as Petrochemical Institute) and Kunlun Lubrication, which is an important achievement of
the national key research and development plan project "Key Technology Research and Application of High Performance Lubricant Production".

In 2020, Kunlun Lubrication and Petrochemical Institute worked closely together to build the first 10,000-ton low-viscosity PAO base oil industrial plant in China - Kunlun Lubrication 10,000 tons/year low-viscosity PAO industrial demonstration device, jointly overcame technical difficulties such as unsteady state complexation of polymerization catalysts and strong heat release, independently designed and completed the construction and commissioning of tonn-level PAO catalyst scale-up production equipment, ensuring the smooth development of
industrial experiments.

Fill the technical gap and provide technical support for high-end manufacturing

After four years of technical research, relying on the first 10,000-ton low viscosity PAO base oil industrial test plant in China, the project has achieved remarkable
results after repeated trials and continuous process optimization and transformation by the team.
At the end of 2021, the project completed all industrial test work and was highly praised
by industry experts.

According to the testing of authoritative institutions, the performance of the low-viscosity PAO products produced by the Kunlun lubrication platform has reached the technical level of similar foreign products, and many core properties such as viscosity index, pour point, flash point, and low-temperature dynamic viscosity surpass similar foreign products
.

The successful commissioning of Kunlun Lubrication Synthetic Base Oil Continuous Clean Production Unit has filled the gap in related fields in China, marking that China's PAO lubricating oil base oil production technology has entered the international advanced ranks
.
The successful trial production of this industrial demonstration device will also effectively promote the technological progress of PetroChina's synthetic lubricants, accelerate the upgrading of China's lubricating oil base oil, promote the development of the domestic high-end lubricant industry, and provide a solid technical guarantee
for the progress of China's lubricant industry and support the development of national defense industry and high-end manufacturing.

Self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology polish the brand background of "military industry quality and heavy weapons of a big country"

The successful trial production of low-viscosity PAO lubricating oil base oil is an important achievement of
Kunlun Lubrication's adherence to scientific and technological self-reliance and independent research and development.
Kunlun lubrication, as a representative of the national brand, has always adhered to innovation in openness and development in innovation for more than 70 years, relying on resource advantages and strong research and development strength, constantly making breakthroughs in new fields, new technologies, new channels, new applications, etc.
, breaking a number of international monopolies, guarding aircraft carriers, aerospace, nuclear power, wind power, UHV, robots and other national heavy equipment with military quality, and continuing to provide professional lubrication services for Chinese manufacturing, high-end equipment and key core technologies, and promoting the high-quality development of China's lubricant industry
。

Long winds and breaking waves will sometimes hang directly on the clouds and sail the sea
.
Kunlun Lubrication will adhere to the brand concept of "military quality, big country heavy equipment", adhere to independent research and development, continue to optimize product quality and service quality, and strive to build a world-class high-tech enterprise
with the best efficiency, the best brand, and digital intelligence.