Alkanol Component Patents (Class 44/302)
  • Catalytically enhanced combustion process
    Patent number: 5116390
    Abstract: Disclosed is a combustion catalyst system for improving the combustion efficiency of organic liquid fuels, especially those derived from petroleum. The catalyst system comprises a fuel additive comprising from about 18 to about 21 weight percent naphthalene, from about 75 to about 80 weight percent toluene, and from about 2.8 to about 3.2 weight percent benzyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Inventor: Carlos Rodriguez
  • Hybrid diesel fuel composition
    Patent number: 5104418
    Abstract: A hybrid diesel fuel composition in the form of a microemulsion stable with time over a wide temperature range comprises a diesel fuel, water, a glycolipid surfactant and an aliphatic alcohol co-surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Eniricerche S.p.A.
    Inventors: Calogero Genova, Irena Blute, Rosario Pappa
  • Fuel additives
    Patent number: 5087267
    Abstract: The novel fuel additives contain elements available in seawater and the reaction product of a hydrocarbon oil and a strong alkali, dissolved in an organic solvent solution. The fuel additives are added to fuels directly and are effective for reducing fuel costs and cleaning the exhaust gas of every type of combustion system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Atsushi Nasu
  • Methanol as cosurfactant for microemulsions
    Patent number: 5004479
    Abstract: Stable microemulsion fuel compositions are provided which comprise (a) a hydrocarbon fuel such as diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, or fuel oil; (b) water; and (c) cosurfactant combination of methanol and a fatty acid partially neutralized by a nitrogenous base. The compositions of the invention exhibit a high degree of phase stability even over wide variations of temperature, and reduce combustion emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Arco Chemical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Schon, Edward A. Hazbun
  • Methods and compositions for reduction of drag in hydrocarbon fluids
    Patent number: 4983186
    Abstract: A method for reducing friction loss in flowing hydrocarbon fluids is disclosed. The method comprises adding to the fluid an effective amount of an oil-soluble polyamine and a terpolymer of styrene, alkyl acrylate and a carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. Related compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Petrolite Corporation
    Inventors: Michael I. Naiman, James C. Chang