Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080248982 | TRIESTER-BASED LUBRICANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention is generally directed to triester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such triester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) products (e.g., alcohols) so as to produce high value triester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such triester-based lubricants are derived, at least in part, from FT alcohols and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 10-09-2008 |
20090029427 | Increased Yield in Gas-to-Liquids Processing Via Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Diesel Via Microalge - The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for integrating gas-to-liquids (GTL) processing with biofuels production. In some embodiments of the present invention, carbon dioxide (CO | 01-29-2009 |
20090198075 | SYNTHESIS OF DIESTER-BASED BIOLUBRICANTS FROM EPOXIDES - The present invention is generally directed to methods of making diester-based lubricant compositions, wherein formation of diester species proceeds via direct esterification of epoxide intermediates. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value (e.g., Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols) so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and tatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 08-06-2009 |
20090285728 | ISOLATION AND SUBSEQUENT UTILIZATION OF SATURATED FATTY ACIDS AND ALPHA-OLEFINS IN THE PRODUCTION OF ESTER-BASED BIOLUBRICANTS - The present invention is generally directed to the synthesis and/or manufacture of ester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions, and to systems for implementing such methods (processes). In some embodiments, the methods for making such ester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor (e.g., triglyceride-bearing vegetable oils) such that the lubricant compositions generated by the methods and systems of the present invention can be properly deemed biolubricants. In these or other embodiments, lubricant precursor species can also be sourced or derived from Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and/or long-chain paraffin pyrolysis reaction products. The ester component of the lubricant compositions, produced in accordance with the methods and systems of the present invention, comprises largely diester species. | 11-19-2009 |
20090301933 | CATALYTIC REFORMING PROCESS TO PRODUCE HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - The present invention is a multistage reforming process to produce high octane product from naphtha boiling range feed. In the process, a effluent product from a penultimate reforming stage is separated into at least a first stream and a second stream by boiling point. The lower boiling of the two streams is further reformed in a final reforming stage over a medium pore molecular sieve catalyst. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301934 | MULTI-STAGE REFORMING PROCESS TO PRODUCE HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - The present invention relates to a multistage reforming process to produce a high octane product. A naphtha boiling range feedstock is processed in a multi-stage reforming process, in which said process involves at least 1) a penultimate stage for reforming the naphtha feedstock to produce a penultimate effluent 2) a separation step for separating the penultimate effluent into at least an intermediate stream and a heavy stream based on boiling point and 3) a final stage for further reforming the intermediate stream. | 12-10-2009 |
20100083563 | CO-PROCESSING DIESEL FUEL WITH VEGETABLE OIL TO GENERATE A LOW CLOUD POINT HYBRID DIESEL BIOFUEL - The foregoing describes methods and systems for co-processing vegetable oil and petroleum diesel to yield a hybrid diesel biofuel composition. As previously stated, in some embodiments the present invention is directed to methods/systems by/with which a mixture of vegetable oil and petroleum diesel is co-processed in two stages: the mixture is first hydrotreated to yield a reduced-sulfur hybrid intermediate, and then the hybrid intermediate is processed in an isomerization unit to yield a low cloud point hybrid diesel product that is partially derived from biomass. A notable benefit of at least some such methods/systems is that interstage removal of H | 04-08-2010 |
20100120642 | SYNTHESIS OF DIESTER-BASED LUBRICANTS FROM ENZYMATICALLY-DIRECTED EPOXIDES - The present invention is generally directed to methods of making diester-based lubricant compositions, wherein formation of diester species proceeds via esterification of epoxide intermediates, and wherein the epoxide intermediates are generated via an enzymatically-driven mechanism. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value (e.g., Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols) so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 05-13-2010 |
20100261627 | DIESTER-BASED LUBRICANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 10-14-2010 |
20110009300 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOLUBRICANT ESTERS FROM UNSATURATED FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species arc converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions. | 01-13-2011 |
20110053817 | MULTI-GRADE ENGINE OIL FORMULATIONS COMPRISING A BIO-DERIVED ESTER COMPONENT - The present invention is generally directed to the present invention provides for multi-grade engine oil formulations comprising a diester component, wherein the diester component comprises vicinal diester species, and wherein at least a portion of said diester component is bio-derived. Many such formulations of the present invention are expected to favorably compete with similar, existing formulations comprising synthetic esters, but such formulations are generally expected to meet or exceed such existing formulations in a number of areas including, but not limited to, economics, biodegradability, and/or toxicity. | 03-03-2011 |
20110077184 | SYNTHESIS OF DIESTER-BASED BIOLUBRICANTS FROM EPOXIDES - The present invention is generally directed to methods of making diester-based lubricant compositions, wherein formation of diester species proceeds via direct esterification of epoxide intermediates. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value (e.g., Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols) so as to produce high value diester-based lubricants. In some embodiments, such diester-based lubricants are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 03-31-2011 |
20110107656 | CONVERSION OF VEGETABLE OILS TO BASE OILS AND TRANSPORTATION FUELS - The present invention is directed to methods (processes) and systems for processing triglyceride-containing, biologically-derived oils to provide for base oils and transportation fuels, wherein partial oligomerization of fatty acids contained therein provide for an oligomerized mixture from which the base oils and transportation fuels can be extracted. Such methods and systems can involve an initial hydrotreating step or a direct isomerization of the oligomerized mixture. | 05-12-2011 |
20120028863 | APPLICATION-SPECIFIC FINISHED LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A BIO-DERIVED ESTER COMPONENT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention is generally directed to methods of making application-specific finished lubricant compositions comprising bio-derived diester species. In some embodiments, bio-derived fatty acid moieties are reacted with Fischer-Tropsch/gas-to-liquids reaction products and/or by-products (e.g., gas-to-liquids-produced α-olefins) to yield bio-derived diester species that can then be selectively blended with base oil and one or more additive species to yield an application-specific finished lubricant product having a biomass-derived component. | 02-02-2012 |
20120065447 | OLIGOMERIZATION OF OLEFIN FEED COMPRISING PROPYLENE AND PROPANE TO PRODUCE BASE OIL - We provide a process for making a base oil, comprising:
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20120065448 | OLIGOMERIZATION OF PROPYLENE AND LONGER CHAIN ALPHA OLEFINS TO PRODUCE BASE OIL PRODUCTS - We provide a process for making a base oil, comprising:
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20120108834 | BIOLUBRICANT ESTERS FROM THE ALCOHOLS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The present invention is generally directed to triester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such triester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor comprising mono-unsaturated fatty acids, wherein such mono-unsaturated fatty acids are reduced to mono-unsaturated fatty alcohols en route to the synthesis of triester species for use as/in the triester-based lubricant compositions. Subsequent steps in such synthesis may employ carboxylic acids and/or acyl halides/anhydrides derived from biomass and/or Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. | 05-03-2012 |
20120172641 | BASE OIL HAVING HIGH KINEMATIC VISCOSITY AND LOW POUR POINT - We provide a base oil, comprising oligomerized olefins, wherein the base oil has: a) a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 10 mm | 07-05-2012 |
20120172644 | TUNING AN OLIGOMERIZING STEP THAT USES AN ACIDIC IONIC LIQUID CATALYST TO PRODUCE A BASE OIL WITH SELECTED PROPERTIES - We provide a process, comprising:
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20120226086 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A GASOLINE BLENDING COMPONENT AND A MIDDLE DISTILLATE BY ADJUSTING A LEVEL OF A HALIDE CONTAINING ADDITIVE DURING ALKYLATION - A process for producing a gasoline blending component and a middle distillate, comprising adjusting a level of a halide containing additive provided to an ionic liquid alkylation reactor to shift selectivity towards heavier products, and recovering a low volatility gasoline blending component and the middle distillate. | 09-06-2012 |
20120283160 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOLUBRICANT ESTERS FROM UNSATURATED FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species are converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions. | 11-08-2012 |
20130017983 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOLUBRICANT ESTERS FROM UNSATURATED FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species wherein the kinematic viscosity of the composition at temperature of 100 C is at least 3 mm2/s The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species are converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions. | 01-17-2013 |
20130105360 | SYNTHESIS OF A CRYSTALLINE SILICOALUMINOPHOSPHATE | 05-02-2013 |
20130108545 | SYNTHESIS OF A CRYSTALLINE SILICOALUMINOPHOSPHATE | 05-02-2013 |
20130131413 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PARA-XYLENE - A reforming process using a medium pore zeolite under conditions to facilitate the conversion of C | 05-23-2013 |
20130296209 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOLUBRICANT ESTERS FROM UNSATURATED FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES. - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions comprising one or more isomeric mixtures of diester species. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor material from which mono-unsaturated free lipid species can be provided or otherwise generated, wherein such mono-unsaturated free lipid species are converted to isomeric diol species en route to the synthesis of diester species for use as/in the diester-based lubricant compositions. | 11-07-2013 |
20140073826 | BASE OIL UPGRADING BY CO-FEEDING A KETONE OR BETA-KETO-ESTER FEEDSTOCK - This invention discloses a process for making high viscosity index lubricating base oils having a viscosity index of at least 110 by co-feeding a ketone or a beta-keto-ester feedstock with a lubricant oil feedstock directly to a hydrocracking unit to produce a hydrocracked stream. Then at least a portion of the hydrocracked stream is treated under hydroisomerization conditions to produce a high viscosity index lubricating base oil. The process may involve bypassing a hydrotreating or hydrofinishing step, which may result in improved efficiency and economics in producing high viscosity index lubricating base oils. | 03-13-2014 |
20140138159 | METHOD OF USING BIOLOGICALLY-DERIVED MONOESTERS AS DRILLING FLUIDS - The present invention is directed to the method drilling a borehole with monoester-based drilling fluid compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such monoester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols so as to produce high value monoester-based drilling fluids. In some embodiments, such monoester-based drilling fluids are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142003 | BIOLOGICALLY-DERIVED MONOESTERS AS DRILLING FLUIDS - The present invention is directed to monoester-based drilling fluid compositions and the method of drilling a borehole with said compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such monoester-based lubricants utilize a biomass precursor and/or low value Fischer-Tropsch (FT) olefins and/or alcohols so as to produce high value monoester-based drilling fluids. In some embodiments, such monoester-based drilling fluids are derived from FT olefins and fatty acids. The fatty acids can be from a bio-based source (i.e., biomass, renewable source) or can be derived from FT alcohols via oxidation. | 05-22-2014 |
20140206915 | PARAFFINIC JET AND DIESEL FUELS AND BASE OILS FROM VEGETABLE OILS VIA A COMBINATION OF HYDROTREATING, PARAFFIN DISPROPORTIONATION AND HYDROISOMERIZATION - The present invention relates to a new process which comprises the steps of hydrotreating, paraffin disproportionation and hydroisomerization to convert biological hydrocarbonaceous oxygenated oils comprising triglycerides into biologically-derived paraffinic jet/diesel fuels, solvents and base oils. A combination of conventional hydrogenation/dehydrogenation catalysts, such as Pt/Al | 07-24-2014 |
20140249062 | Monoester-Based Lubricants and Methods of Making Same - Disclosed herein are monoester-based lubricant compositions and methods of making these monoester-based lubricant compositions. The monoester lubricant compositions comprise an isomeric mixture of at least one monoester species having a carbon number ranging from C | 09-04-2014 |
20140342959 | DIESTER-BASED BASE OIL BLENDS WITH IMPROVED COLD FLOW PROPERTIES AND LOW NOACK - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based base oils and base oil blends with improved cold flow properties and improved Noack. The diesters employed have a number a performance benefits in lubricant applications—among them: biodegradability, extreme temperature performance, oxidative stability, solubility for additives and deposit and sludge precursors, flash and fire points. However, ester usage in lubricants has been quite limited due to their high cost. We utilize new proprietary diesters, structurally different from traditional diesters, which are made from fatty acids and alpha olefins in simple processing steps, yet feature performance similar to more traditional lubricant esters. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342960 | BASE OIL BLEND UPGRADING PROCESS WITH A DIESTER BASE OIL TO YIELD IMPROVED COLD FLOW PROPERTIES AND LOW NOACK - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based base oils and base oil blends with improved cold flow properties and improved Noack. The diesters employed have a number a performance benefits in lubricant applications—among them: biodegradability, extreme temperature performance, oxidative stability, solubility for additives and deposit and sludge precursors, flash and fire points. However, ester usage in lubricants has been quite limited due to their high cost. We utilize new proprietary diesters, structurally different from traditional diesters, which are made from fatty acids and alpha olefins in simple processing steps, yet feature performance similar to more traditional lubricant esters. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342961 | DIESTER-BASED ENGINE OIL FORMULATIONS WITH IMPROVED LOW NOACK AND COLD FLOW PROPERTIES - The present invention is generally directed to diester-based multi-grade engine oil formulations. The diesters employed have a number a performance benefits in lubricant applications—among them: biodegradability, extreme temperature performance, oxidative stability, solubility for additives and deposit and sludge precursors, flash and fire points. However, ester usage in lubricants has been quite limited due to their high cost. We utilize new proprietary diesters, structurally different from traditional diesters, which are made from fatty acids and alpha olefins in simple processing steps, yet feature performance similar to more traditional lubricant esters. | 11-20-2014 |
20150087872 | Base Oil Upgrading by Co-Feeding a Ketone or Beta-Keto-Ester Feedstock - This invention discloses a process for making high viscosity index lubricating base oils having a viscosity index of at least 110 by co-feeding a ketone or a beta-keto-ester feedstock with a lubricant oil feedstock directly to a hydrocracking unit to produce a hydrocracked stream. Then at least a portion of the hydrocracked stream is treated under hydroisomerization conditions to produce a high viscosity index lubricating base oil. The process may involve bypassing a hydrotreating or hydrofinishing step, which may result in improved efficiency and economics in producing high viscosity index lubricating base oils. | 03-26-2015 |