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OAPEC AWARD
FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
FOR THE YEAR 2016
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)
ANNOUNCEMENT
Pursuant to its policy of encouraging scientific research by awarding two prizes on a biennial
basis (First Prize KD 7000, Second Prize KD 5000, equivalent to USD $24000 and USD $17000),
upon the resolution number 1/139 of OAPEC Executive Bureau at its meeting dated 12/10/2014. The
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) is pleased to announce that the research
topic selected for the “OAPEC Award for Scientific Research for the Year 2016” is:
Research Theme
OAPEC members’ increasing interest in re- refining of used lubricating oils comes in line with
their efforts to improving the performance of oil industry, seizing the added value opportunities, and
maximizing the utilization of their natural resources, in addition to enhance their compliance with the
requirements of the legislation related to environment protection.
The following main issues are suggested for the research, to which the researcher is encouraged to add
other suitable aspects:
1-
Historical overview of used lube oils re-refining processes.
2-
Sources and evaluation of used lube oils.
3-
Types of used lube oils re-refining processes.
4-
Environmental implications of re-refining of used lube oils.
5-
Economic viability of the re-refining process and its role in improving the added value of oil
industry and natural resources conservation.
6-
Examples and case studies of used oils re-refining projects worldwide and in Arab countries.
7-
Conclusions and recommendations.
Conditions for Submitting the Research
1-
The research may be submitted by one or more author(s). Institutions and organizations are
excluded.
2-
The research submitted must be new and original, and has not been granted an award previously.
3-
The author(s) shall agree in advance to give OAPEC the right to print and publish the research
in case his/her/their win one of the prizes. A signed statement to this effect must be submitted
with the research (sample provided below). The author(s) will maintain all other rights, including
patent rights (if applicable). OAPEC shall not exercise its right to publish the winning research
for a period of six months commencing with the date of advising the winning author (s) with the
decision of the Award Committee.
“Re-Refining of Used Lubricating Oils and its Economic &
Environmental Implications”