Synthetic BaseOil Technology Development and Application Research
1. Technological Evolution: From Mineralto Synthetic Oils
The global lubricant base oil industry hasundergone three technological revolutions. Early mineral oils (Groups I-III)faced limitations like low viscosity indices (VI 95 for Group I) and poorlow-temperature performance (-15℃ pour point). Hydroisomerization boosted GroupII/III oils with VI 120-140. In the past decade, synthetic base oils (GroupsIV/V) have grown at 5.6% CAGR, reaching 4.8 million tons in 2022, withpolyalphaolefins (PAO) dominating 62% market share and alkylated naphthalenes(AN) accounting for 18%.
2. Composition and PerformanceCharacteristics
- PAO Molecular Structure
Controlled branching from C8-C12 α-olefin polymerization. Heao's PAO6
exemplifies:
- 5.95cSt @100℃, VI 135
- -58℃ pour point, 2260mPa·s CCS (-30℃)
- 4.7% Noack volatility (ASTM D5800)
- Alkylated Naphthalene Advantages
Conjugated naphthalene structure enhances performance. Heao AN5
parameters:
- 26.5cSt @40℃, 220℃ flash point
- 803min rotary oxygen bomb value (155% > Group III)
- 0.1mg/cm² copper corrosion (ISO 4263)
3. Performance Comparison: Synthetic vsConventional Oils
Parameter | Group III | PAO4 | AN5 | Improvement |
Viscosity Index | 129 | 125 | 68 | - |
Pour Point(℃) | -15 | -60 | -50 | 73%↑ |
Thermal Decomp.(℃) | 185.4 | 230 | 202.9 | 9.4%↑ |
Oxidation Life(h) | 315min | 580min | 803min | 155%↑ |
Volatility Loss(%) | 6.9 | 12.1 | 18.5 | - |
(Data Source: ASTM/ISO standards, Heao labverification)
4. Application Fields and Solutions
- 0W-20 Full Synthetic: PAO4(60%)+AN5(10%) achieves 2.80mPa·s
HTHS, meeting GF-6
- EV Drivetrains: PAO2(Noack 8.6%) solves e-motor cooling
compatibility
- Wind Turbine Gearboxes: PAO1000(1008cSt@100℃) ensures -40℃ cold
starts
- CNC Machines: AN23(206cSt@40℃) enables zero spindle wear
- Specialty Lubrication
- High-Temperature Chains: AN15(260℃ flash point) triples service
life at 200℃
- Aerospace: PAO40+AN15 blends pass MIL-PRF-23699 certification
5. Heao Product Recommendations
- Energy-Efficient PAO4: For 0W-16/0W-20 oils, 3605mPa·s CCS@-35℃
- Ultra-Viscous PAO1000: Shear stability index (SSI) <5% for
wind gearboxes
- Metallocene PAO: Narrow PDI(1.05) enhances formulation
stability
- General AN5: 71% coking reduction replacing 10% Group III oil
- High-Temp AN23: 288℃ thermal stability meets ISO 6743-4
- Custom AN30: Supports -50℃ extreme conditions
- Hydraulic Oil: PAO8(45%)+AN5(5%)+ester(10%), 5000h+ oxidation
life
- Gear Oil: PAO40(30%)+AN15(15%), passes FZG Stage 12 test
This research demonstrates Heao'stechnological leadership in synthetic base oils through precise molecularengineering and application-driven development, providing reliable solutionsfor industrial upgrading and energy transition.