Abstract: Disclosed is a novel synthetic fuel as alternative to diesel, wherein said synthetic fuel comprises branched esters and wherein the fuel having improved fuel properties such as zero aromatic, zero olefin, zero sulphur, low pour, high cetane diesel fuel with improved lubricity and oxidative stability. Further, the present invention provides a method of preparation of said esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a additive composition for use as lubricity improver for low sulphur diesel, comprising c) 0.1-10% by weight of ester derivative derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL esters) of formula (I); f) 0.1-10% by weight of ester derivative derived from cashew nut shell liquid of formula (II); g) 50-95% by weight of free fatty acid of the formula RCOOH in which R represents an alkyl/alkenyl group with 12 to 24 carbon atoms. h) 1-30% by weight of synthetic esters derived by esterifying tri, tetra, penta hydric alcohols with carboxylic acids such as lauric, palmitic, linoleic, ricinoleic etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing ultra-low-sulfur content hydrocarbon fuel and product thereof. The method comprises selective biocatalytic oxidation of sulfur containing compounds present in the fuels employing enzyme lipase as biocatalyst in presence of controlled and incremental amount of hydrogen peroxide and carboxylic acid without using water or any co-factor for the reactivity of said enzymes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel synthetic fuel as alternative to diesel, wherein said synthetic fuel comprises branched esters and wherein the fuel having improved fuel properties such as zero aromatic, zero olefin, zero sulphur, low pour, high cetane diesel fuel with improved lubricity and oxidative stability. Further, the present invention provides a method of preparation of said esters.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel additive composition for stabilizing blends of ethanol and a hydrocarbon boiling in the gasoline or diesel range, comprising: a) 0.1-10% of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) derivative(s) or mixtures thereof of formula (I) where m=0-12, n=0, 2, 4 & 6 and b) 0.1-10% of an organic co-solvent depending upon the percentage composition of diesel and ethanol blend.

Abstract: The present invention relates a surfactant composition for use as an emulsifier in water blended fuel mixture. The said composition includes ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid. In addition ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid, the said composition comprises a co-surfactant having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance in the range of 4 to 12 and a polymeric dispersant. The water blended fuel mixture using emulsifiers of the present invention, overcome some of the shortcomings of the previously known emulsions. The ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid is of the formula (I).

Abstract: The reaction of the disulphided oil, as obtained from the caustic wash of liquefied petroleum gas, with 2,3,8,9,13,14-hexathia-5,6,11,12 -tetraazatricyclo [8.2.1.14,7]tetradeca-4,6,10,12-tetraene was carried out in one pot and one step to yield a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising predominantly of 2,5-bis(methyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, 2-methylthio-5-ethylthio-1,3,4-thiadiazole and 2,5-bis(ethyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, for application in fuels, lubes and greases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a additive composition for use as lubricity improver for low sulphur diesel, comprising c) 0.1-10% by weight of ester derivative derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL esters) of formula (I); f) 0.1-10% by weight of ester derivative derived from cashew nut shell liquid of formula (II); g) 50-95% by weight of free fatty acid of the formula RCOOH in which R represents an alkyl/alkenyl group with 12 to 24 carbon atoms. h) 1-30% by weight of synthetic esters derived by esterifying tri, tetra, penta hydric alcohols with carboxylic acids such as lauric, palmitic, linoleic, ricinoleic etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a single pot process for producing biodiesel and the product thereof, using non-edible oil sources containing free fatty acid. The process comprises esterification and transesterification of non-edible vegetable oil sources containing free fatty acids in a single pot employing a water scavenger or a water adsorbent or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel additive composition for stabilizing blends of ethanol and a hydrocarbon boiling in the gasoline or diesel range, comprising: a) 0.1-10% of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) derivative(s) or mixtures thereof of formula (I) where m=0-12, n=0, 2, 4 & 6 and b) 0.1-10% of an organic co-solvent depending upon the percentage composition of diesel and ethanol blend.

Abstract: The reaction of the disulphided oil, as obtained from the caustic wash of liquefied petroleum gas, with 2,3,8,9,13,14-hexathia-5,6,11,12-tetraz [8.2.1.14,7]tetradeca4,6,10,12-tetraene was carried out in one pot and one step to yield a corrosion inhibiting composition comprising predominantly of 2,5-bis(methyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, 2-methylthio-5-ethylthio-1,3,4-thiadiazole and 2,5-bis(ethyldithio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole, for application in fuels, lubes and greases.

Abstract: The present invention relates a surfactant composition for use as an emulsifier in water blended fuel mtixture. The said composition includes ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid. In addition ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid, the said composition comprises a co-surfactant having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance in the range of 4 to 12 and a polymeric dispersant. The water blended fuel mixture using emulsifers of the present invention, overcome some of the shortcomings of the previously known emulsions. The ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid is of the formula (I).

Abstract: Phosphorothionate derivatives derived from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) for use as an thermally stable antioxidant, antiwear, friction reducing and extreme pressure additive in a lubricant composition are synthesized by the steps of (a) partially hydrogenating distilled technical cashew nut shell liquid with palladium or nickel or platinum catalyst; to hydrogenate the olefinic chain; (b) reacting partially hydrogenated technical cashew nut shell liquid with phosphorus trihalide and sulphur, the reaction being carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 220° C. A lubricant containing a major proportion of a material selected from the group consisting of an oil of lubricating viscosity or a grease; and remainder an additive including CNSL phosphorothionate derivative, prepared by the foregoing process.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of multi-functional additive, amino di(alkylcyclohexyl) phosphorodithioate, for use as an additive in a lubricant composition so as to impart improved coefficient of friction, wear reduction, antioxidant and extreme pressure properties, including the steps of (a) hydrogenating distilled technical cashew nut shell liquid with palladium or nickel or platinum catalyst; to fully hydrogenate the olefinic chain and aromatic ring of the precursor; (b) reacting fully hydrogenated technical cashew nut shell liquid with phosphorus pentasulfide to obtain unpolymerized hydrogenated cashew nut shell liquid phosphorodithioic acid, the reaction being carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 140° C. ; and (c) condensing the unpolymerized fully saturated cashew nut shell liquid phosphorodithioic acid with at least one amine to obtain the amino di(alkylcyclohexyl) phosphorodithioate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of CNSL phenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives for use as an additive in a lubricant composition so as to impart improved rust inhibiting properties, including the steps of (a) partially hydrogenating distilled technical cashew nut shell liquid with palladium or nickel or platinum catalyst; to hydrogenate the olefinic chain; (b) reacting cashew nut shell liquid or partially hydrogenated technical cashew nut shell liquid with halogeno carboxylic acid derivatives to obtain unpolymerized cashew nut shell liquid phenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives, the reaction being carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 140° C. A lubricant containing a major proportion of a material selected from the group consisting of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a grease; and remainder an additive including CNSL phenoxy carboxylic acid derivative prepared by the foregoing process.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of CNSL phenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives for use as an additive in a lubricant composition so as to impart improved rust inhibiting properties, including the steps of (a) partially hydrogenating distilled technical cashew nut shell liquid with palladium or nickel or platinum catalyst; to hydrogenate the olefinic chain; (b) reacting cashew nut shell liquid or partially hydrogenated technical cashew nut shell liquid with halogeno carboxylic acid derivatives to obtain unpolymerized cashew nut shell liquid phenoxy carboxylic acid derivatives, the reaction being carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 140° C. A lubricant containing a major proportion of a material selected from the group consisting of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a grease; and remainder an additive including CNSL phenoxy carboxylic acid derivative prepared by the foregoing process.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of multi-functional additive, amino di(alkylcyclohexyl0) phosphorodithioate, for use as an additive in a lubricant composition so as to impart improved coefficient of friction, wear reduction, antioxidant and extreme pressure properties, including the steps of (a) hydrogenating distilled technical cashew nut shell liquid with palladium or nickel or platinum catalyst; to fully hydrogenate the olefinic chain and aromatic ring of the precursor; (b) reacting fully hydrogenated technical cashew nut shell liquid with phosphorus pentasulfide to obtain unpolymerized hydrogenated cashew nut shell liquid phosphorodithioic acid, the reaction being carried out at a temperature ranging from 20 to 140° C. ; and (c) condensing the unpolymerized fully saturated cashew nut shell liquid phosphorodithioic acid with at least one amine to obtain the amino di(alkylcyclohexyl) phosphorodithioate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cost effective process for preparing a corrosion inhibitor/metal passivator additive for lubricant, grease and fuel applications from waste refinery streams, comprising reacting 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole either in powder form or in solution form in polar organic solvent, with disulphide oil obtained from Merox extraction/caustic wash of the refinery streams, in the presence or absence of redox agent.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines includes a major portion of an oil of lubricating viscosity; from 0.1 to 20.0% w/w of a component A which is a sulfurized, overbased calcium phenate detergent derived from distilled, hydrogenated cashew nut shell liquid; and from 0.1 to 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst composition capable of effecting selective oligomerisation of olefins contained in cracked refinery distillate streams, comprising of olefins, aromatics, paraffins and cycloparaffins. The catalyst composition gives very high conversion of olefins to poly olefins, which after distillation and stabilization by hydrogenation affords lubricating oil base stocks. The catalyst composition comprises of an aluminum halide and a transition metal alkoxide belonging to group IVB.