Patents Assigned to Neste Oil Oyj
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Publication number: 20120159840Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated process, which comprises a single cell oil production process, and a pulp and/or paper industry process. The process comprises that in the single cell oil production process is used a microorganism capable of producing lipids or lipids and enzymes when cultivated on a medium comprising organic material from pulp and/or paper industry. Lipids or lipids and enzymes are produced by said microorganisms in the single cell oil production process and/or in a process connected into it. The present invention relates also to use of lipids produced in the process as biofuel or as a component of biofuel or as a starting material for biofuel production and use of enzymes produced in the lipid production process in pulp and/or paper industry or in other applications as an enzyme preparation or as a source of enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Perttu Koskinen, Reijo Tanner
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Publication number: 20120151833Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetically modified Acinetobacter host for lipid production. The Acinetobacter host has been genetically modified to be deficient of one or more of genes A) a gene encoding fatty acyl-CoA reductase (EC1.2.1.n2), wherein said host is capable of increased production of TAGs and/or of total lipids compared to the parent host; and/or B) a gene encoding lipase (EC:3.1.1.3), a gene encoding pyruvate dehydrogenase (EC:1.2.2.2), and/or gene ACIAD 2177, or functional equivalents of any of said genes, wherein said host is capable of increased production of wax esters and/or total lipids compared to the parent host.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Suvi Myllyntausta, Virpi Kivinen, Antti Larjo, Tommi Aho, Perttu Koskinen, Matti Karp, Ville Santala
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Patent number: 8187344Abstract: The invention is directed to a fuel composition for diesel engines. The fuel composition comprises 0.1-99% by weight of a component or a mixture of components produced from biological raw material originating from plants and/or animals and/or fish. The fuel composition comprises 0-20% of components containing oxygen. Both components are mixed with diesel components based on crude oil and/or fractions from Fischer-Tropsch process.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Juha Jakkula, Pekka Aalto, Vesa Niemi, Ulla Kiiski, Jouko Nikkonen, Seppo Mikkonen, Outi Piirainen
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Publication number: 20120116103Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purification of lipid material originating from biological material. In the method the lipid material comprising acylglycerols and phosphorus impurities and at least one added nonpolar solvent and at least one added polar solvent is provided into a reaction zone whereby at least a two phase system comprising a nonpolar phase and a polar phase is formed. The phase system is heated in the closed reaction zone under mixing at a temperature from 150° C. to 300° C. and at a pressure wherein said solvents are in subcritical state, preferably of below 100 bar, dependent on the vapor pressure of the selected solvents, until the phosphorus impurity is removed from the polar phase. Sub-sequently, the nonpolar phase including the purified oil comprising acylglycerols is separated and recovered from said phase system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Mervi Hujanen, Annika Malm, Reijo Tanner
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Publication number: 20120116105Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovery of lipids from microbial biomass, including providing wet microbial biomass to thermal pretreatment of at least 100° C. in a pressure vessel, subjecting the thermally pretreated microbial biomass to extraction using a liquid hydrocarbon as an extractant, and subsequently, recovering a product containing lipids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Olli AALTONEN, Olli Jauhiainen, Mervi Hujanen
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Publication number: 20120110898Abstract: A method for recovering lipids from microbial biomass, the method including providing wet microbial biomass which contains lipids to extraction without disrupting the biomass cell walls, and subsequently, extracting the wet microbial biomass with a liquid extractant at elevated temperature of at least 170° C. and elevated pressure. The combination of the temperature and pressure is such that the lipids in the cells are contacted with the extractant. Subsequently the extracted lipids are recovered from or with the extractant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Annika MALM, Reijo Tanner, Mervi Hujanen
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Patent number: 8143469Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing saturated C5-C28 hydrocarbons, suitable as diesel fuels, kerosenes and gasolines, comprising the steps where feedstock derived from starting material of biological origin, is subjected to a condensation step and subsequently subjected to a combined hydrodefunctionalization and isomerization step.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Eija Koivusalmi, Rami Piilola, Pekka Aalto
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Patent number: 8124820Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polyolefins wherein a feedstock comprising n-olefin or a mixture of n-olefins is dimerized in the presence of a solid acidic catalyst by passing the feedstock to a catalytic distillation apparatus comprising either a) a combination of a distillation column and a reactor comprising at least one catalyst bed, or b) a distillation column connected to one or more side reactors comprising at least one catalyst layer, recovering the unreacted n-olefin from the distillation column or the combination of the distillation column and the reactor at the upper part thereof as a side-stream to be combined with the feedstock, and the reaction product from the dimerization is hydrogenated.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Marja Tiitta, Anna-Mari Illikainen, Kari Kulmala, Vesa-Matti Lehtinen, Fredrik Nissfolk
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Publication number: 20120015413Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism of the genus Cupriavidus or Ralstonia, which is genetically modified to express phosphomannose isomerase (EC5.3.1.8) and facilitated diffusion protein for mannose uptake (EC1.3.1.74), and optionally mannofructokinase (EC2.7.1.4) and/or xylose isomerase (EC 5.3.1.5), xylulokinase (E 2.7.1.17) and xylose proton symporter E or a high affinity ABC-transporter. A modified Cupriavidus or Ralstonia host is capable of growing on mannose, xylose, arabinose, glucose, or galactose, or a combination thereof as the carbon source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Shanna Sichwart, Birgit Haschenhermes, Daniel Bröker, Alexander Steinbüchel, Stephan Hetzler, Perttu Koskinen
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Publication number: 20110308931Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed distribution device in separation columns and a method of operation. In particular it relates to distillation columns in which the feed stream is substantially liquid phase, or a mixture of gas and liquid upstream of the column, but where the feed vaporizes or vaporizes prior to or as it enters the column. More specifically, the feed distribution device contains a plurality of opening which allow the feed to vaporize prior to or as it enters the column and where the openings are maintained in critical condition during operation. Significant advantage is achieved through the implementation and use of the present feed distribution devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventor: Esa Tamminen
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Publication number: 20110312063Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for collecting algae from an algae containing aqueous solution. The method comprises first, providing an organic coagulant to said solution and mixing the formed solution. Subsequently, an inert inorganic clay material is provided with mixing to the solution for coagulating said algae. The resulting solution is agitated and the algae is separated and collected from the solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Annika Malm, Reijo Tanner
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Publication number: 20110308932Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed distribution device in separation columns and a method of operation. In particular it relates to distillation columns in which the feed stream is substantially liquid phase, or a mixture of gas and liquid upstream of the column, but where the feed vaporizes or vaporizes more when it enters the column. More specifically, the feed distribution device contains a plurality of opening which allow the feed to vaporize inside the column and where the openings are maintained in critical condition during operation. Significant advantage is achieved through the implementation and use of the present feed distribution device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Esa Tamminen, Matti Happonen, Ulla Happonen, Simo Jortikka, Martti Ruskoaho
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Publication number: 20110294173Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing lipids for biofuel or lubricant and Streptomyces bacteria used in the process. The process comprises cultivating bacterial cells of the genus Streptomyces in a medium comprising organic waste(s) or residue(s) or mixtures thereof as carbon and/or nutrient source(s), recovering lipids from the cells of said bacteria or from the cultivation medium, and using the recovered lipids or a fraction thereof as biofuel and/or lubricant, or as a starting material for biofuel and/or lubricant production. In addition, in one aspect the invention provides products obtained by using the process according to this disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Maria Holmback, Miina Lehesto, Perttu Koskinen, Johan-Fredrik Selin
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Patent number: 8053614Abstract: The invention relates to a new base stock material. Specifically the invention relates to a saturated hydrocarbon composition and particularly to a composition based on biological raw materials, to be used as a high-quality base oil or to be used as a component in the production of a base oil having a high viscosity index and good low temperature properties. The composition contains saturated hydrocarbons and has a narrow carbon number range.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Neste Oil OYJInventors: Pekka Aalto, Juha Moilanen, Janne Jokinen, Eija Koivusalmi, Jukka Myllyoja, Juha Jakkula, Vesa Niemi
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Patent number: 8048290Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing base oils, comprisings the steps where feedstock selected from ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters of carboxylic acids and anhydrides of carboxylic acids, alpha olefins, metal salts of carboxylic acids and corresponding sulphur compounds, corresponding nitrogen compounds and combinations thereof, is subjected to a condensation step and subsequently subjected to a combined hydrodefunctionalization and isomerization step.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Pekka Knuuttila, Eija Koivusalmi, Pekka Aalto, Rami Piilola
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Publication number: 20110259728Abstract: A separation column containing a feed distribution device and a feed distribution device for a separation column, such as a vacuum distillation column. The feed distribution device being capable of diffusing and directing a feed flow from a feed inlet so as to distribute the feed substantially evenly over the surface area of a separation plate in the column thereby increasing the columns efficiency. The separation column containing the feed distribution device being capable of shorter height, less costly design and lower operating cost than a separation column without the feed distribution device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: NESTE OIL OYJInventors: Esa Tamminen, Jari Sutinen
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Patent number: 8022258Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of diesel range hydrocarbons wherein a feed is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating step and isomerised in an isomerisation step, and a feed comprising fresh feed containing more than 5 wt % of free fatty acids and at least one diluting agent is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 200-400° C., in a hydrotreating reactor in the presence of catalyst, and the ratio of the diluting agent/fresh feed is 5-30:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Jukka Myllyoja, Pekka Aalto, Pekka Savolainen, Veli-Matti Purola, Ville Alopaeus, Johan Grönqvist
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Patent number: 7998339Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Jukka Myllyoja, Juha Jakkula, Pekka Aalto, Eija Koivusalmi, Johan-Fredrik Selin, Juha Moilanen
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Patent number: 7967973Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Jukka Myllyoja, Juha Jakkula, Pekka Aalto, Eija Koivusalmi, Johan-Fredrik Selin, Juha Moilanen
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Publication number: 20110105814Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Neste Oil OyjInventors: Eija KOIVUSALMI, Johan-Fredrik Selin, Juha Moilanen