Patents Assigned to JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER
  • Patent number: 11275053
    Abstract: A method identifies the molecular structure of each component in a multicomponent mixture. The method includes (1) subjecting the multicomponent mixture to mass spectrometry to identify the formula of a molecule attributed to each obtained peak, and to identify abundance of the molecule; (2) subjecting the multicomponent mixture to collision induced dissociation; (3) performing mass spectrometry on each fragment ion generated via the collision induced dissociation in (2) to identify the core structure forming each fragment ion and abundance thereof; (4) dividing the molecules attributed to each peak in (1) into “classes” based on “a type and number of heteroatoms, and a DBE value”, and on all the molecules belonging to each “class”, estimating the existence state and abundance thereof; and (5) determining the core structure forming each molecule, for which the existence state is estimated in (4), and determining and assigning a side chain and a cross-link thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignees: JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER, ENEOS Corporation, IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD., COSMO OIL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Teruo Suzuki, Keita Katano, Ryuzo Tanaka, Shogo Teratani
  • Publication number: 20190353616
    Abstract: A method identifies the molecular structure of each component in a multicomponent mixture. The method includes (1) subjecting the multicomponent mixture to mass spectrometry to identify the formula of a molecule attributed to each obtained peak, and to identify abundance of the molecule; (2) subjecting the multicomponent mixture to collision induced dissociation; (3) performing mass spectrometry on each fragment ion generated via the collision induced dissociation in (2) to identify the core structure forming each fragment ion and abundance thereof; (4) dividing the molecules attributed to each peak in (1) into “classes” based on “a type and number of heteroatoms, and a DBE value”, and on all the molecules belonging to each “class”, estimating the existence state and abundance thereof; and (5) determining the core structure forming each molecule, for which the existence state is estimated in (4), and determining and assigning a side chain and a cross-link thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicants: JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER, JXTG NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION, IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD., COSMO OIL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Teruo SUZUKI, Keita KATANO, Ryuzo TANAKA, Shogo TERATANI
  • Patent number: 8992669
    Abstract: The hydrogen separation membrane module according to the present invention is used for separating hydrogen from a gas to be treated containing hydrogen, and is provided with a tubular hydrogen separation membrane being selectively permeable to hydrogen, a casing for the hydrogen separation membrane, an insertion member being arranged on the inside of the hydrogen separation membrane and having an outer surface that defines a flow path of the gas to be treated together with an inner surface of the hydrogen separation membrane, a gas supply port for supplying the gas to be treated to the inside of the hydrogen separation membrane, a gas discharge port for discharging a non-permeating gas that does not permeate the hydrogen separation membrane, from a downstream side of the flow path, and a hydrogen discharge port provided in the casing, for discharging hydrogen having permeated the hydrogen separation membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Japan Petroleum Energy Center
    Inventors: Masakazu Ikeda, Shunsuke Maekawa, Kaori Takano
  • Patent number: 8795514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated hydrotreatment catalyst regenerated from a hydrotreatment catalyst for treating a petroleum fraction, the hydrotreatment catalyst being prepared by supporting molybdenum and at least one species selected from metals of Groups 8 to 10 of the Periodic Table on an inorganic carrier containing an aluminum oxide, wherein a residual carbon content is in the range of 0.15 mass % to 3.0 mass %, a peak intensity of a molybdenum composite metal oxide with respect to an intensity of a base peak is in the range of 0.60 to 1.10 in an X-Ray diffraction spectrum, and a peak intensity of a Mo—S bond derived from a residual sulfur peak with respect to an intensity of a base peak is in the range of 0.10 to 0.60 in a radial distribution curve obtained from an extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectrum of an X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Japan Petroleum Energy Center
    Inventors: Nobuharu Kimura, Yoshimu Iwanami, Wataru Sahara, Souichirou Konno
  • Publication number: 20130213228
    Abstract: The hydrogen separation membrane module according to the present invention is used for separating hydrogen from a gas to be treated containing hydrogen, and is provided with a tubular hydrogen separation membrane being selectively permeable to hydrogen, a casing for the hydrogen separation membrane, an insertion member being arranged on the inside of the hydrogen separation membrane and having an outer surface that defines a flow path of the gas to be treated together with an inner surface of the hydrogen separation membrane, a gas supply port for supplying the gas to be treated to the inside of the hydrogen separation membrane, a gas discharge port for discharging a non-permeating gas that does not permeate the hydrogen separation membrane, from a downstream side of the flow path, and a hydrogen discharge port provided in the casing, for discharging hydrogen having permeated the hydrogen separation membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER, JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masakazu Ikeda, Shunsuke Maekawa, Kaori Takano
  • Patent number: 8415283
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricant compositions for diesel engines having a regenerative DPF, which prolong life of the DPF by inhibiting accumulation of components depositable on DPF inner walls, diesel engine systems having a regenerative DPF with prolonged life, and a method for inhibiting accumulation of components depositing on the DPF in the system. The present composition is for diesel engines having a regenerative DPF and running on diesel fuel with <10 mass ppm sulfur, contains a base oil and additives including (A) metal detergent, (B) ashless dispersant, and (C) phosphorus-based anti-wear agent, and satisfies the conditions of a sulfated ash content of 0.4-2 mass %, an atomic ratio of metal from component (A) to the total phosphorus of 0.2-3, an atomic ratio of the total boron to metal from component (A) of 0.2-2, and an atomic ratio of the total sulfur to metal from component (A) of 0-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignees: Nippon Oil Corporation, Japan Petroleum Energy Center
    Inventors: Isao Kurihara, Mineo Kagaya
  • Publication number: 20130079220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a desulfurizing agent that can desulfurize hydrocarbon oil in a stable and economical manner over a long period of time under specified conditions, and a method for producing the same. The desulfurizing agent of the present invention is such a desulfurizing agent that is used in a desulfurizing process for removing sulfur components from hydrocarbon oil and contains nickel, zinc and a sulfur component, wherein a sulfur content except metal sulfide in the desulfurizing agent is 0.2% by mass or more in the total mass of the desulfurizing agent, and a proportion of the metal sulfide in the sulfur component contained in the desulfurizing agent is 25% or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicants: JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER, JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Araki, Yukio Otsuka
  • Publication number: 20120298557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated hydrotreatment catalyst regenerated from a hydrotreatment catalyst for treating a petroleum fraction, the hydrotreatment catalyst being prepared by supporting molybdenum and at least one species selected from metals of Groups 8 to 10 of the Periodic Table on an inorganic carrier containing an aluminum oxide, wherein a residual carbon content is in the range of 0.15 mass % to 3.0 mass %, a peak intensity of a molybdenum composite metal oxide with respect to an intensity of a base peak is in the range of 0.60 to 1.10 in an X-Ray diffraction spectrum, and a peak intensity of a Mo—S bond derived from a residual sulfur peak with respect to an intensity of a base peak is in the range of 0.10 to 0.60 in a radial distribution curve obtained from an extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectrum of an X-ray absorption fine structure analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicants: JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER, JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobuharu Kimura, Yoshimu Iwanami, Wataru Sahara, Souichirou Konno
  • Publication number: 20120000819
    Abstract: A method that efficiently produces an alkylbenzene with a high added value from a 1.5-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon while suppressing excessive hydrocracking and nuclear hydrogenation, and preventing a decrease in catalytic activity due to deposition of carbon during a hydrocracking reaction, and a catalyst used therefor, are disclosed. A method of producing an alkylbenzene includes causing a hydrocarbon oil feedstock containing an alkylbenzene content of less than 20 vol %, a bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content of less than 30 vol %, and a 1.5-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon content of 25 vol % or more to come in contact with a hydrocracking catalyst that includes a solid acid having a maximum acid strength of Brönsted acid of 110 kJ/mol or more and less than 140 kJ/mol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicants: JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION, JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER
    Inventor: Koichi Matsushita
  • Publication number: 20100147238
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricant compositions for diesel engines having a regenerative DPF, which prolong life of the DPF by inhibiting accumulation of components depositable on DPF inner walls, diesel engine systems having a regenerative DPF with prolonged life, and a method for inhibiting accumulation of components depositing on the DPF in the system. The present composition is for diesel engines having a regenerative DPF and running on diesel fuel with <10 mass ppm sulfur, contains a base oil and additives including (A) metal detergent, (B) ashless dispersant, and (C) phosphorus-based anti-wear agent, and satisfies the conditions of a sulfated ash content of 0.4-2 mass %, an atomic ratio of metal from component (A) to the total phosphorus of 0.2-3, an atomic ratio of the total boron to metal from component (A) of 0.2-2, and an atomic ratio of the total sulfur to metal from component (A) of 0-4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicants: NIPPON OIL CORPORATION, JAPAN PETROLEUM ENERGY CENTER
    Inventors: Isao KURIHARA, Mineo Kagaya