Abstract: Provide is a novel gasoline composition which is substantially free of oxygenates and is in compliance with the California Phase 3 Predictive Model. The gasoline composition is suitable for use in the winter months, i.e., having a Reid vapor pressure in the range of greater than 7.0 to about 15.0 psi. The method for blending the gasoline comprises blending streams from a refinery in a controlled manner to maintain compliance with the California Phase 3 Predictive Model.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 2002
Date of Patent:
September 7, 2010
Assignee:
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Inventors:
Scott R. Brundage, David A. Kohler, Richard T. Engle
Abstract: Provide is a novel gasoline composition which is substantially free of oxygenates and is in compliance with the California Predictive Model. The gasoline composition is suitable for use in the winter months, i.e., having a Reid vapor pressure in the range of greater than 7.0 to about 15.0 psi. The method for blending the gasoline comprises blending streams from a refinery in a controlled manner to maintain compliance with the California Predictive Model.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 2003
Date of Patent:
September 7, 2010
Assignee:
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Inventors:
Scott R. Brundage, David A. Kohler, Richard T. Engle