Does the Fischer-Tropsch Process Remove Water From Synthetic Oils?

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The Fischer-Tropsch process generates synthetic oils, producing water as a byproduct. This water is typically removed through distillation methods. Additionally, synthetic oils are known to absorb more water than mineral oils during usage, a phenomenon attributed to their chemical properties. Engineers recommend using anhydrous compounds like calcium chloride or sodium sulfate to effectively absorb excess water from synthetic oils.

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Not sure if this is the right place for this, but here we go.
During the Fischer-Tropsch process to create synthetic oils one of the byproducts is water. Is this water removed from the oil somehow?
Also I have been told from some of the engineers that I work with that synthetic oils absorb more water when compared to mineral oils while in use.
I am not sure why this would happen, can anyone help clear this up for me?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
 
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I'm sure it is through distillation. I believe you could also use anhydrous compounds such as calcium chloride or sodium sulfate to absorb the water from the oil.
 

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