Abstract: The invention addresses a problem of providing a lubricating oil composition for gas engines capable of suppressing viscosity increase while reducing a sulfated ash content and excellent in high-temperature detergency and base number retention. The lubricating oil composition is used for gas engines and contains a base oil (A), at least one ash-free additive (B) selected from an ash-free sulfur-based antioxidant (B1) and a hindered amine compound (B2), and a boronated imide-type dispersant (C), and satisfies the following requirements (X1) to (X3): Requirement (X1): the sulfated ash content is 0.2% by mass or less. Requirement (X2): the content of the ash-free additive (B) is 1.2% by mass or less based on the total amount of the lubricating oil composition, provided that in the case where the ash-free additive (B) contains the hindered amine compound (B2), the content of the hindered amine compound (B2) is less than 1.0% by mass based on the total amount of the lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one triazole compound as an additive for improving the anti-corrosion properties of a lubricant composition for a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, said lubricant composition comprising one or more amino and/or sulfur anti-wear additives. The invention also relates to the use of a lubricant composition for lubricating a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A catalyst system is disclosed. The catalyst system may include a pre-catalyst and a co-catalyst. The pre-catalyst includes one or more chromium compounds coordinated with a ligand. The co-catalyst includes one or more organoaluminum compounds, wherein: the ligand has a structure according to formula (I): In formula (I), R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently chosen from (C6-C60) aryl, optionally substituted with one or more RS, wherein RS is a (C1-C50) hydrocarbyl or a (C1-C50) heterohydrocarbyl. In formula (I), R5 is a (C9-C60) aryl or a (C4-C60) heteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or more RS, wherein RS is a (C1-C50) hydrocarbyl or a (C1-C50) heterohydrocarbyl, provided that R5 is not naphthyl or triptycenyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a compound that has a low melting point and is capable of forming a film of high hydrophobicity, and a composition containing this compound. The compound of the present invention is represented by chemical formula (1). (In the formula, R1 and R2 are each a C1-C33 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, the total number of carbons of in R1 and R2 is 14-34, X is a single bond or a C1-C5 aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and A is —O—CH2—CH(OH)—CH2OH or —O—CH(—CH2—OH)2).

Abstract: An additive composition for limiting the chemical degradation of hydrocarbonaceous liquids due to nitrogen dioxide contamination at elevated temperature comprises the combination of an ionic liquid composed of a cation and a boron- and halogen-free, multi-functional anion and a detergent additive, the combination of ionic liquid and detergent serving to inhibit the nitration of hydrocarbonaceous liquid components that initiates degradation.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for use in treating hydrocarbon liquids are provided. Specifically, the compositions and methods of the present disclosure relate to additives including betaine and one or more organic acids. In some embodiments, an additive comprising betaine and an organic acid may be added to a hydrocarbon liquid. In certain embodiments, the additive may be added to a hydrocarbon liquid prior to a processing operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the phantom comprises water, an oil, an emulsifier and a water coagulating agent, and having a scattering coefficient of 5 to 20 cm?1 at a wavelength of 750 to 1000 nm.

Abstract: A receiver for irregularly shaped bricks cast from non-volatile bituminous material includes a receiver with a specialized storage chamber that can receive viscous bituminous material and a concave lid preferably modified with a radiant heating system that can accept and melt or soften arriving bricks. The lid includes multiple openings or other delivery routes that funnel the melted bituminous material to the chamber below. The radiant heating system can be electrical where cables or grids are embedded in the lid or where conductive materials coat or are distributed throughout the lid. Alternatively, the radiant heating system can be hydronic where channels or conduits are embedded in the lid to circulate heated liquid such as water or water mixed with propylene glycol. The receiver can also include blenders, skimmers, and additional heaters to further skim, blend, or process the bituminous material collected in the chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lubricating compositions and, in particular, lubricating compositions suitable for motorcycle applications including select metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphates to achieve low copper corrosion, good TBN retention, and good sulfur retention applicable to motorcycle engines and transmissions.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for the production of an ISO 8217 Table 2 residual marine fuel Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil from a Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil that is ISO 8217:2017 Table 2 compliant except for the Environmental Contaminants involves a Reaction System composed of one or more reactor vessels selected from a group reactor wherein said one or more reactor vessels contains one or more reaction sections configured to promote the transformation of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil to the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has an Environmental Contaminant level less than 0.5 wt % and preferably a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 mass % to 0.5 mass %. A process plant for conducting the process for conducting the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-stage hydrocracking process for preferentially making a high-quality middle distillate product such as diesel from a relatively light hydrocarbon feedstock such as light vacuum gas oil.

Abstract: A unimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer that, when in melted form at 190 degrees Celsius, is characterized by a unique melt property space defined by combination of melt elasticity and complex viscosity ratio (shear thinning) properties. A blown film consisting essentially of the unimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer. A method of synthesizing the unimodal ethylene-co-hexene copolymer. A method of making the blown film. A manufactured article comprising the unimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer.

Abstract: A process for converting crude oil to light olefins, aromatics, or both, includes contacting a crude oil with an FCC catalyst composition in a catalytic cracking system at a temperature of greater than or equal to 580° C., a weight ratio of the FCC catalyst to the crude oil of from 2:1 to 10:1, and a residence time of from 0.1 seconds to 60 seconds. Contacting causes at least a portion of hydrocarbons in the crude oil to undergo cracking reactions to produce a cracked effluent comprising at least olefins. The FCC catalyst composition for producing olefins and aromatics from crude oil includes ultrastable Y-type zeolite impregnated with lanthanum, ZSM-5 zeolite impregnated with phosphorous, an alumina binder, colloidal silica, and a matrix material comprising Kaolin clay.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the deliberate decomposition, extraction and conversion of coal into high-value products and goods via solvent extraction, chemical reaction and/or separation. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of intermediate, derivative and finished high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, naphthalenes, phenols and precursors for the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, graphitic materials), polymer composite products (resins, paints, coatings, adhesives), agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber, graphene products and other materials that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion.

Abstract: A recreational slide system is provided. The recreational slide system includes a slide and a ride vehicle configured to support a rider down the slide. The slide includes a slide body with a non-wet lubricated slide surface that extends between a top entrance of the slide and a bottom exit of the slide. The ride vehicle includes a fabric layer that forms a top surface configured to contact the rider and a mesh layer that forms a bottom surface configured to contact the slide surface. The coefficient of friction between the mesh layer of the ride vehicle and the non-wet lubricated slide surface is within a range of between about 0.03 to about 0.2.

Abstract: A process for reverse isomerization of a light naphtha feedstock containing branched C5-C7 paraffins. The process includes feeding a mixed feed stream including the light naphtha feedstock to a separation unit to generate an iso-paraffin stream and one or more normal paraffin streams. The process further includes mixing hydrogen gas and a hydrocarbon feed stream containing the iso-paraffin stream to form a hydrogen-enriched liquid feed stream which is provided to a reverse isomerization reactor. The hydrogen-enriched liquid feed stream is contacted with a solid reverse isomerization catalyst for reverse hydroisomerization in a substantially two-phase liquid-solid reverse isomerization fixed-bed reaction zone convert iso-paraffins to normal paraffins. The isomerization effluent stream is provided to a stabilization column to generate a stabilized isomerate stream which is combined with the light naphtha feedstock to generate the mixed feed stream.

Abstract: A plant for separating at least one purified hydrocarbon stream from at least one crude hydrocarbon feed stream. The plant comprises a vessel with a single foundation. The vessel comprises an absorber section and a first divided-wall column. The first divided-wall column comprises a dividing wall, a stripper section, and a stabilization section.

Abstract: Acrylate-olefin copolymers and a method for the preparation of these copolymers are provided. Lubricant compositions can contain the aforementioned copolymers. The copolymers are useful as a lubricant additive or a synthetic base fluid in a lubricating oil composition, preferably in a gear oil composition, a transmission oil composition, a hydraulic oil composition, an engine oil composition, a marine oil composition, an industrial lubricating oil composition or in grease.

Abstract: Reactor components formed using an erosion resistant alloy having desirable high temperature mechanical strength are provided. The erosion resistant components can include, but are not limited to, tubes, reactors walls, fittings, and/or other components having surfaces that can be exposed to a high temperature reaction environment in the presence of hydrocarbons and/or that can provide pressure containment functionality in processes for upgrading hydrocarbons in a high temperature reaction environment. The erosion resistant alloy used for forming the erosion resistant component can include 42.0 to 46.0 wt. % nickel; 32.1 to 35.2 wt. % chromium; 0.5 to 2.9 wt. % carbon; 0 to 2.0 wt. % titanium; 0 to 4.0 wt. % tungsten, and iron, with at least one of titanium and tungsten is present in an amount of 1.0 wt. % or more. The iron can correspond to the balance of the composition.

Abstract: An automated descaling system can be integrated into a tankless water heater or can be a separate system that is connected to a tankless water heater. The automatic descaling system comprises a cleaning media chamber and a valve with a motor. The descaling system can be set on an automatic cleaning schedule.