Abstract: A method for producing a base oil having a high ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality by hydroisomerization dewaxing a selected Fischer-Tropsch wax under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil.

Abstract: A lubricating base oil manufacturing plant comprising a means for hydroisomerization dewaxing a wax at a specified hydrogen to feed ratio and a means for hydrofinishing the hydroisomerized wax to produce one or more base oils having greater than 10 weight percent total molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality and less than 0.5 weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality.

Abstract: A lubricant base oil blend having a wt % Noack volatility less than 29, comprising a) a light base oil fraction having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. between 1.5 and 3.6, and a wt % Noack volatility both between 0 and 100 and less than a Noack Volatility Factor, and b) a petroleum-derived base oil fraction. A process to make the lubricant base oil blend having a wt % Noack volatility less than 29. Also, a pour point depressed lubricant base oil blend having a Brookfield viscosity at ?40° C. of less than 18,000 cP, comprising the light base oil fraction, a petroleum-derived base oil fraction, and a pour point depressant.

Abstract: We provide a base oil comprising hydrocarbons with consecutive numbers of carbon atoms. The base oil has a boiling range from 700 to 925° F. (371 to 496° C.), a VI from 105 to 119, and either a Noack volatility less than 18 wt % or a CCS VIS at ?25° C. less than 1500 mPa·s. The base oil may have a ratio of Noack Volatility to CCS VIS at ?25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.80 to 1.55.

Abstract: A process to make a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than a Noack Volatility Factor (NVF), wherein the Noack Volatility Factor is defined by the equation: 900×(Kinematic Viscosity at 100° C.)?2.8?15. The process comprises hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of two or more reactors, and recovering the light base oil fraction having a low wt % Noack volatility.

Abstract: A lubricant, comprising a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than a Noack Volatility Factor (NVF), wherein the Noack Volatility Factor is defined by the equation; 900×(Kinematic Viscosity at 100° C.)?2.8?15, and optionally one or more additional additives. A process to make the light base oil fraction, comprising hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of two or more reactors, and recovering the light base oil fraction having a low wt % Noack volatility. Also, a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than the NVF, made by the process of hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of reactors.

Abstract: An electrical insulating oil composition comprising a heavy reformate as an anti-gassing agent is provided with excellent gassing tendency. In one embodiment, the composition displays a gassing performance of <30 ?L per minute as measured according to ASTM D2300-08. In a second embodiment, the composition displays a gassing performance of <0 ?L per minute.

Abstract: A process to make a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than a Noack Volatility Factor (NVF), wherein the Noack Volatility Factor is defined by the equation: 900×(Kinematic Viscosity at 100° C.)?2.8?15. The process comprises hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of two or more reactors, and recovering the light base oil fraction having a low wt % Noack volatility.

Abstract: There is provided a finished lubricant, comprising: a) a major amount of hydroisomerized Fischer-Tropsch wax, Fischer-Tropsch oligomerized olefins, or mixture thereof; and b) between about 0.10 and about 5 wt % of a solubility improver having an aniline point less than 10° C.; wherein the finished lubricant passes the 4 hour TORT B rust test.

Abstract: A process to manufacture a base oil, comprising selecting an original base oil having an original VI, an original volatility, and an original CCS VIS; and removing a lower boiling fraction, whereby the base oil is made having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. from 4.2 to 4.6 mm2/s, a VI that is at least 4 higher than the original VI, a volatility that is at least 3 wt % lower than the original volatility, and a CCS VIS that is within 200 mPa·s of the original CCS VIS. A process to manufacture a base oil, comprising selecting an original base oil and removing a lower boiling fraction from the original base oil, whereby the base oil has a ratio of a Noack Volatility to a CCS VIS at ?25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.80 to 1.55. Also a base oil, made by the processes disclosed herein.

Abstract: We provide a base oil comprising hydrocarbons with consecutive numbers of carbon atoms. The base oil has a boiling range from 700 to 925° F. (371 to 496° C.), a VI from 105 to 119, and either a Noack volatility less than 18 wt % or a CCS VIS at ?25° C. less than 1500 mPa·s. The base oil may have a ratio of Noack Volatility to CCS VIS at ?25° C. multiplied by 100 from 0.80 to 1.55.

Abstract: A method for predicting a property of a base oil, and a blend chart, are provided. The method for predicting a property of a base oil includes selecting two base stocks, and preparing a chart having the viscometric property under low temperature and the volatility of both base stocks and curves between them that is used to predict whether blends of two base stocks will meet requirements for a finished lubricant.

Abstract: A lubricating base oil manufacturing plant comprising a means for hydroisomerization dewaxing a wax at a specified hydrogen to feed ratio and a means for hydrofinishing the hydroisomerized wax to produce one or more base oils having greater than 10 weight percent total molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality and less than 0.5 weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality.

Abstract: A method for producing a base oil having a high ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality by hydroisomerization dewaxing a selected Fischer-Tropsch wax under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil.

Abstract: An electrical insulating oil composition comprising a heavy reformate as an anti-gassing agent is provided with excellent gassing tendency. In one embodiment, the composition displays a gassing performance of <30 ?L per minute as measured according to ASTM D-2300-1976. In a second embodiment, the composition displays a gassing performance of <0 ?L per minute. In a third embodiment, the composition displays a negative gassing tendency as low as <?70 ?L per minute.

Abstract: A lubricant, comprising a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than a Noack Volatility Factor (NVF), wherein the Noack Volatility Factor is defined by the equation; 900×(Kinematic Viscosity at 100° C.)?2.8?15, and optionally one or more additional additives. A process to make the light base oil fraction, comprising hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of two or more reactors, and recovering the light base oil fraction having a low wt % Noack volatility. Also, a light base oil fraction having a wt % Noack volatility between 0 and 100 and additionally less than the NVF, made by the process of hydroisomerization dewaxing a waxy feed in a series of reactors.

Abstract: A lubricant base oil blend having a wt % Noack volatility less than 29, comprising a) a light base oil fraction having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. between 1.5 and 3.6, and a wt % Noack volatility both between 0 and 100 and less than a Noack Volatility Factor, and b) a petroleum-derived base oil fraction. A process to make the lubricant base oil blend having a wt % Noack volatility less than 29. Also, a pour point depressed lubricant base oil blend having a Brookfield viscosity at ?40° C. of less than 18,000 cP, comprising the light base oil fraction, a petroleum-derived base oil fraction, and a pour point depressant.