Abstract: Dihydrocarbyl diazene dicarboxamides (DHCDD) have been found to effectively reduce the ignition delay and/or as effective cetane number improvers in diesel fuels and is suitable for use in modern engines.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for producing, storing and using alcohol fuels. In one aspect of the disclosed technology, a method to provide a fuel for an engine includes mixing an alcohol with water to produce a wet alcohol, adding a fuel constituent in the wet alcohol to form a liquid fuel, the fuel constituent being soluble in the wet alcohol, and converting, in a container having an interior formed of an armored material, the liquid fuel into a gaseous fuel substance using at least one of heat energy or electrical energy to pressurize the liquid fuel, the gaseous fuel substance exhibiting a higher pressure and lower density than that of the liquid fuel.

Abstract: The use of substituted monoureas, diureas, polyureas, monourethanes, bisurethanes or polyurethanes of the formula R1X—CO—NR3R4 in which X is R2N or O and R1 to R4 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl radicals, alkenyl radicals, cycloalkyl radicals, aryl radicals or arylalkyl radicals, where at least one variable must comprise 4 carbon atoms and where the urea or urethane functionality may be replicated via bridging members, for further improvement of the cold flow properties of mineral oils and crude oils which already comprise further organic compounds suitable for dispersion or for promoting dispersion of paraffin crystals which precipitate under cold conditions, and organic compounds which improve the cold flow characteristics of mineral oils and crude oils.

Abstract: A functional fluid suitable for use in an internal combustion engine is provided, comprising: (a) a major amount of a base fluid; (b) a minor amount of a polysubstituted alkanol amine derivative reaction product obtainable by reacting: (i) a carboxylate compound of formula I R1COOR2??(I) in which: R1 is an aliphatic C1-30-hydrocarbon radical; and R2 is hydrogen or alkyl, mono- or polyhydroxyalkyl, or ammonium; with (ii) an alkanol amine of the formula II NHR3R4??(II) wherein R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen atoms and linear or branched-chain hydrocarbon groups, the carbon chain of which is optionally interrupted by one or more —NH— groups and which optionally has at least one hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom of the hydrocarbon group, with the proviso that R3 and R4 are not both hydrogen atoms and that at least one of said residues R3 and R4 carries at least one hydroxyl group; in a molar ratio of the —COO— groups of the carboxylate compound of formula I to the molar sum of OH

Abstract: A liquid fuel composition includes alcohols of four carbon atoms and additives, the liquid fuel composition being for ignition by compression. Various examples pertain to a liquid fuel composition with alcohols of four carbon atoms and additives, with ignition by compression to a diesel cycle fuel engine where the fuel can be able to be produced by means of biotechnology from renewable biologic source, including processes of fermentation of sugars or materials available on sugar and ethanol plants. As an example, a produced fuel can be used conventionally as replacement of diesel in urban transportation vehicles or roads and can be an alternative to diesel fuel. The composition can be employed alone or mixed to fossil diesel oil (e.g., in the engine, etc.).

Abstract: The invention provides fuel mixtures containing fuel oil, glycerol, glycerol impurities and non-ionic surfactants. The mixtures remain homogeneous longer and are more chemically stable than previous mixtures. Upon combustion, the mixtures generate reduced SOx, NOx and particulate matter emissions compared to residual fuels and offer improved engine performance over previous mixtures.

Abstract: A method of burning fuel in a combustion chamber whereby reducing overall carbon emissions, comprising: feeding an oxidizing component and a combustible component to a combustion chamber in a ratio based on zero oxygen balance principle, wherein the oxidizing component has an oxygen balance value of more than zero, and the combustible component has an oxygen balance value of less than zero. The method of burning fuel can reduce overall carbon emissions, even to zero.

Abstract: An additive mixture for fuels including a) at least one N-formal, b) at least one antioxidant and c) at least one corrosion inhibitor. The additive mixture ensures that the additized fuels and lubricants have biocidal and corrosion-inhibiting additization, especially when they include proportions of renewable raw materials, such as biodiesel, and when they are in contact with copper-containing surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fuel additives, fuel compositions and methods of manufacture in which the additives are provided to impart desired properties to fuels. These properties include, without limitation, reduction of nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions from the exhaust stream of internal combustion engines using the fuels. Preferred embodiments of an additive form of the composition include a nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of urea, cyanuric acid, triazine, ammonia and mixtures thereof, a carrier blend comprising an alkoxylated alcohol, a polyalkylene glycol ester and an alkanolamide and water. The additive may be provided in a concentrate form by addition of a solvent or may be provided as a final form fuel composition. A method of additive manufacture and is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for correcting fuel oil compositions having excess conductivity. The oil compositions comprise a Petroleum Based Component, a Conductivity additive and a Conductivity Correcting Additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing inorganic oxide particles from a precursor material or mixture under combustion synthesis and compositions thereof. The combustion synthesis method is low-cost, low tech, and energy efficient. The combustion synthesized inorganic oxide particles of the method are smaller and exhibits a lower band gap than commercially available specimen of the same chemical composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a fuel comprising one or more nitrogenous compounds and one or more stabilizer compounds. The stabilizer compounds are compatible with the one or more nitrogenous compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to additives for enhancing the lubricity of hydrocarbon fuel oils, the inventive additive composition including one or more of the reaction products of (i) an alkylated polyamine and (ii) urea or isocyanate, or the salt adducts of these reaction products. More particularly, the present invention provides for a process for improving the lubricity of hydrocarbon fuel oils, which are low in inherent lubricity due to treatment to reduce sulfur and aromatic components for improved emissions.

Abstract: There is described a fuel additive composition comprising an oleic alkanolamide and an alkoxylated oleic acid. There is also described a fuel composition comprising a hydrocarbon fuel and a fuel additive comprising an oleic alkanolamide and an alkoxylated oleic acid and also a method of running a combustion engine using the fuel if the invention.

Abstract: A fuel additive composition for improving the delivery of friction modifier to the lubricant oil of an internal combustion engine comprising (a) a friction modifying amount of a reaction product of at least one natural or synthetic oil and at least one alkanolamine; and, (b) at least one fuel detergent is provided. Also provided is a fuel composition containing the fuel additive composition and a method for operating an engine employing the fuel composition therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: (I) an aromatic Mannich compound derived from: (A) a hydroxy containing aromatic compound having the formula  wherein in Formula (A-1): Ar is an aromatic group; m is 1, 2 or 3; n is a number from 1 to about 4; with the proviso that the sum of m and n does not exceed the number of available positions on Ar that can be substituted; each R1 independently is a hydrocarbyl group of up to about 400 carbon atoms; and R2 is H, amino or carboxyl; (B) an aldehyde or ketone having the formula  or a precursor thereof; wherein in Formula (B-1): R1 and R2 independently are H or hydrocarbyl groups having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; and R2 can also be a carbonyl-containing hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; and (C) a mixture of water and an amine, said amine containing at least one primary or secondary amino group; and (II) alcohol.

Abstract: A method and matter of composition for controlling NO.sub.x emissions from existing diesel engines. The method is achieved by adding a small amount of material to the diesel fuel to decrease the amount of NO.sub.x produced during combustion. Specifically, small amounts, less than about 1%, of urea or a triazine compound (methylol melamines) are added to diesel fuel. Because urea and triazine compounds are generally insoluble in diesel fuel, microemulsion technology is used to suspend or dissolve the urea or triazine compound in the diesel fuel. A typical fuel formulation includes 5% t-butyl alcohol, 4.5% water, 0.5% urea or triazine compound, 9% oleic acid, and 1% ethanolamine. The subject invention provides improved emissions in heavy diesel engines without the need for major modifications.

Abstract: Compounds are described in which a phenolic moiety is linked to a polyamine moiety by means of a Mannich base linkage, and the polyamine moiety is linked to an alkylene-poly(oxyalkylene) moiety by means of a urea linkage in which one of the nitrogen atoms of the urea linkage is a nitrogen atom of the polyamine. These compounds useful as detergent/dispersants in fuels and other media.

Abstract: Compounds are described in which a phenolic moiety is linked by a Mannich base linkage to an alkylene-poly(oxyalkylene) moiety, and a polyamine moiety is linked to the alkylene-poly(oxyalkylene) moiety by a urea linkage involving one of the nitrogen atoms of the polyamine moiety. These compounds are highly effective detergent/dispersants for use in fuels and other media.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising:a) an aloyl urea represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.50) linear or branched aliphatic, alkenyl, alkynyl, or aryl hydrocarbon; andb) an aroyl urea represented by the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.50) linear or branched aliphatic, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl hydrocarbon; and Z is a heteroatom selected from the group consisting of Group IVa, Group Va and Group VIa materials of the periodic table.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of compounds, useful as gasoline detergent additives, comprising asymmetrical ureas of either a hydrocarbyloxypolyether amine alone, or a hydrocarbyloxypolyether amine and a tertiary aminoalkyl primary amine. The present invention also provides a motor fuel composition containing the novel asymmetrical ureas and further provides a method of synthesizing the asymmetrical ureas of the present invention.

Abstract: Distillate fuel is stabilized against degradation during storage by inserting into storage tanks solid materials containing polar sites to enable polar condensation of the fuel constituents active in degradation. Polyether or polyester polyurethane open cell foams are the prime solid stabilizers proposed.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a mixture of:a) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene monoallophanate;b) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene diallophanate;c) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene triallophanate;d) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene tetraallophanate;e) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene pentallophanate;f) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene hexaallophanate;g) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene heptaallophanate; andh) p-nonyl-co-p-phenylcalix[8]arene octaallophanate.

Abstract: Process for the prevention of reduction of deposits in carburetors, injection devices or similar devices of engines, which are operated with alcohol fuels comprising 99.9 to 75 Vol.-% methanol, ethanol or a mixture thereof and at least one corrosion inhibitor characterized in that one or several polyol ethers are added to the alcohol fuels in a quantity of 15 ppm up to 1 weight-%, whereby the polyol ether(s) has (have) the general formula ##STR1## wherein R is H, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, polyunsaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 - alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 - cycloalkyl, mono- or bicyclo-C.sub.6 -C.sub.14 -aryl, unsubstituted or substituted, R.sub.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, R.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aryl, and R.sub.3 is OR.sub.5, SR.sub.5, N(R.sub.5).sub.2, wherein R.sub.5 is H, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -cycloalkyl, mono- and bicyclo-C.sub.6 -C.sub.