Patents by Inventor William J. Cannella

William J. Cannella has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9932945
    Abstract: A method of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions, the method comprising (i) injecting a petroleum-derived diesel fuel composition having: (a) a sulfur content of less than 10 ppm; (b) a flash point of greater than 50° C.; (c) a UV absorbance, Atotal, of less than 1.5 as determined by the formula comprising Atotal=Ax+10(Ay) wherein Ax is the UV absorbance at 272 nanometers; and wherein Ay is the UV absorbance at 310 nanometers; (d) a naphthene content of greater than 5 percent; (e) a cloud point of less than ?12° C.; (f) a nitrogen content of less than 10 ppm; and (g) a 5% distillation point of greater than 300 F and a 95% distillation point of greater than 600 F, in an advanced combustion engine; (ii) combusting the petroleum-derived diesel fuel in (i) in a combustion chamber of a non-spark ignited engine, wherein nitrogen oxide emissions are lower than those nitrogen oxide emissions when a conventional diesel fuel is employed in a non-spark ignited engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Cannella
  • Patent number: 9732293
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit containing (a) a saturates content below 55 vol %; (b) a RON of from about 88 to about 91; (c) an olefins content of from about 0 to about 5 vol %; (d) an aromatics content of from about 32 to about 40 vol %; (e) an ethanol content of from about 8 to about 16 vol %; (f) an octane sensitivity of from about 8 to about 11; and the fuel composition is used in an HCCI engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Peyla, William J. Cannella
  • Patent number: 9376640
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 22 volume percent and (b) a RON of about 93 or less, wherein the fuel is employed in an advanced combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Patent number: 9273600
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 7 volume percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Patent number: 9169451
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are jet fuel compositions containing (a) a total aromatics content of from 2 vol. % to no more than about 25 vol. %; (b) a net heat of combustion of at least about 125,000 Btu/gal; (c) a concentration of less than about 5 vol. % of hydrocarbons having a boiling point greater than or equal to about 550° F., as determined by ASTM D 2887; and (d) a Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test (JFTOT) thermal stability characterized by a filter pressure drop of no more than 25 mm Hg, a breakpoint temperature greater than or equal to about 300° C., and an overall tube deposit rating less than 3, as determined by ASTM D 3241. Methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Jaime Lopez
  • Patent number: 9035115
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Alexander E. Kuperman, William J. Cannella
  • Patent number: 9035113
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a high energy density jet fuel composition, having a smoke point about 18 mm as determined by ASTM D1322 and a thermal stability of no more than 25 mm Hg as determined by ASTM D 3241, and a method for making a jet fuel composition, wherein the net heat of combustion is determined by the aromatics content, cycloparaffins content, and normal plus or iso paraffins content in the jet fuel composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Cherron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Lopez, Janine Lichtenberger, William J. Cannella, Curtis L. Munson
  • Patent number: 8884077
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Alexander E. Kuperman, William J. Cannella
  • Publication number: 20140283778
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 7 volume percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Patent number: 8747491
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 7 volume percent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Patent number: 8704007
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Alexander E. Kuperman, William J. Cannella
  • Publication number: 20130150635
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: CONG-YAN CHEN, ALEXANDER E. KUPERMAN, WILLIAM J. CANNELLA
  • Publication number: 20130150600
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Alexander E. Kuperman, William J. Cannella
  • Publication number: 20130150631
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process comprises contacting a renewable feedstock under hydroprocessing conditions with a bulk catalyst to form oleochemicals such as fatty alcohols, esters, and normal paraffins. Advantageously, the reaction conditions can be selected to directly convert the renewable feedstock to the desired product(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Alexander E. Kuperman, William J. Cannella
  • Patent number: 8361309
    Abstract: A diesel fuel composition comprising a (1) sulfur content of less than 10 ppm; (2) a flash point of greater than 50° C.; (3) a UV absorbance, Atotal, of less than 1.5 as determined by the formula comprising Atotal=Ax+10(Ay) wherein Ax is the UV absorbance at 272 nanometers; and wherein Ay is the UV absorbance at 310 nanometers; (4) a naphthene content of greater than 5 percent; (5) a cloud point of less than ?12° C.; (6) a nitrogen content of less than 10 ppm; and (7) a 5% distillation point of greater than 300 F and a 95% distillation point of greater than 600 F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Lopez, Janine Lichtenberger, Ronald K. Meeker, Paul A. Allinson, William J. Cannella
  • Publication number: 20120260877
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit containing (a) a saturates content below 55 vol %; (b) a RON of from about 88 to about 91; (c) an olefins content of from about 0 to about 5 vol %; (d) an aromatics content of from about 32 to about 40 vol %; (e) an ethanol content of from about 8 to about 16 vol %; (f) an octane sensitivity of from about 8 to about 11; and the fuel composition is used in an HCCI engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Peyla, William J. Cannella
  • Publication number: 20120211399
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are jet fuel compositions containing (a) a total aromatics content of from 2 vol. % to no more than about 25 vol. %; (b) a net heat of combustion of at least about 125,000 Btu/gal; (c) a concentration of less than about 5 vol. % of hydrocarbons having a boiling point greater than or equal to about 550° F., as determined by ASTM D 2887; and (d) a Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test (JFTOT) thermal stability characterized by a filter pressure drop of no more than 25 mm Hg, a breakpoint temperature greater than or equal to about 300° C., and an overall tube deposit rating less than 3, as determined by ASTM D 3241. Methods for their preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Jaime Lopez
  • Publication number: 20120012087
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 22 volume percent and (b) a RON of about 93 or less, wherein the fuel is employed in an advanced combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Publication number: 20110271925
    Abstract: A fuel composition having a boiling range of between 95 to 440 degrees Fahrenheit wherein the fuel composition has (a) a total sum of n-paraffins and naphthenes content of at least 7 volume percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: William J. Cannella, Vittorio Manente
  • Publication number: 20110146606
    Abstract: A method of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions, the method comprising (i) injecting a petroleum-derived diesel fuel composition having: (a) a sulfur content of less than 10 ppm; (b) a flash point of greater than 50° C.; (c) a UV absorbance, Atotal, of less than 1.5 as determined by the formula comprising Atotal=Ax+10(Ay) wherein Ax is the UV absorbance at 272 nanometers; and wherein Ay is the UV absorbance at 310 nanometers; (d) a naphthene content of greater than 5 percent; (e) a cloud point of less than ?12° C.; (f) a nitrogen content of less than 10 ppm; and (g) a 5% distillation point of greater than 300 F and a 95% distillation point of greater than 600 F, in an advanced combustion engine; (ii) combusting the petroleum-derived diesel fuel in (i) in a combustion chamber of a non-spark ignited engine, wherein nitrogen oxide emissions are lower than those nitrogen oxide emissions when a conventional diesel fuel is employed in a non-spark ignited engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: William J. Cannella