Heavy Metal Or Aluminum Salt Of Organic Phosphorus Acid Patents (Class 44/366)
-
Patent number: 9284498Abstract: A process is disclosed for hydrocracking a primary hydrocarbon feed and a diesel co-feed in a hydrocracking unit and hydrotreating a diesel product from the hydrocracking unit in a hydrotreating unit. The diesel stream fed through the hydrocracking unit is pretreated to reduce sulfur and ammonia and can be upgraded with noble metal catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Peter Kokayeff, Paul R. Zimmerman
-
Publication number: 20150072910Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) polyalkene-substituted amine having at least one tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Dean Thetford, Jonathan S. Vilardo
-
Patent number: 8945244Abstract: A method of improving the combustion of a fuel by adding a catalyst or combustion enhancer at an extremely low concentration, preferably in the range of 1 part catalyst per 200 million parts fuel to 1 part catalyst per 6 trillion parts fuel. The catalyst or combustion enhancer may be selected from a wide range of soluble compounds. The method may comprise the steps of an initial mixing of the catalyst or enhancer with a suitable solvent and then subsequent dilution steps using solvents or fuel. Suitable solvents include water, MTBE, methylketone, methyisobutylketone, butanol, isopropyl alcohol and other hydrophilic/oleophilic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Robert W. Carroll, Noel Carroll, William F. Carroll, Michael Carroll
-
Publication number: 20140373434Abstract: The present invention relates to a system oil composition for crosshead diesel engines, the system oil composition having excellent heat resistance and being effective for improvement of fuel efficiency. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system oil composition for crosshead diesel engines in which the system oil composition includes a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil as a base oil (A) and has a kinematic viscosity of at least 35 mm2/s at 50° C., a high-shear viscosity of at most 45 mPa·s at 50° C., and a high-shear viscosity of at least 15 mPa·s at 70° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: JX NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATIONInventors: Shigeki Takeshima, Naozumi Arimoto
-
Patent number: 8287607Abstract: A method of improving the combustion of a fuel by adding a catalyst or combustion enhancer at an extremely low concentration, preferably in the range of 1 part catalyst per 200 million parts fuel to 1 part catalyst per 6 trillion parts fuel. The catalyst or combustion enhancer may be selected from a wide range of soluble compounds. The method may comprise the steps of an initial mixing of the catalyst or enhancer with a suitable solvent and then subsequent dilution steps using solvents or fuel. Suitable solvents include water, MTBE, methylketone, methyisobutylketone, butanol, isopropyl alcohol and other hydrophilic/oleophilic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventors: Robert Wilfred Carroll, Noel Carroll, William F. Carroll, Michael Carroll
-
Publication number: 20120192483Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: The Lubrizol CorporationInventors: William Barton, Mark C. Davies, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Dean Thetford
-
Patent number: 8147568Abstract: A diesel fuel composition containing metallic additives that are stabilized against phase separation. The diesel fuel contains a colloidally dispersed or solubilized metal catalyst compound, which can be used for diesel particulate trap regeneration and, as a stabilizer, 5-1,000 ppm (weight) of an oil-soluble or oil-dispersible organic compound having a lipophilic hydrocarbyl chain having attached directly thereto at least two contiguous polar head functional groups, i.e., the functional groups are separated by no more than three carbon atoms. The diesel fuel composition is particularly suitable for use with diesel engines fitted with a particulate trap for emissions control.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Infineum International LimitedInventors: Rinaldo Caprotti, Russell M. Thompson
-
Publication number: 20110185626Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATIONInventors: William Barton, Mark C. Davies, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Dean Thetford
-
Patent number: 7650747Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for exhaust gas purifying, especially NOx reduction. The apparatus comprises an internal combustion engine adapted to operate primarily lean of stoichiometry. There is an aftertreatment system that is fluidly connected to and adapted to treat exhaust gas flowing from the internal combustion engine. The aftertreatment system comprises a hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction device. There is an injector device adapted to inject a blend of fuel and an ignition improver into the exhaust gas at a location upstream of the hydrocarbon-selective catalytic reduction device. A control module is adapted to control the injector device to inject the blended fuel and cetane-enhancer into the exhaust gas when temperature of the exhaust gas at the location of the injection is greater than about 280° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Thompson M. Sloane
-
Publication number: 20090282730Abstract: A method of improving the combustion of a fuel by adding a catalyst or combustion enhancer at an extremely low concentration, preferably in the range of 1 part catalyst per 200 million parts fuel to 1 part catalyst per 6 trillion parts fuel. The catalyst or combustion enhancer may be selected from a wide range of soluble compounds. The method may comprise the steps of an initial mixing of the catalyst or enhancer with a suitable solvent and then subsequent dilution steps using solvents or fuel. Suitable solvents include water, MTBE, methylketone, methyisobutylketone, butanol, isopropyl alcohol and other hydrophilic/oleophilic compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Robert Wilfred Carroll, Noel Carroll, William F. Carroll, Michael Carroll
-
Patent number: 7543445Abstract: Methods for regenerating or improving the regeneration of a particulate filter and for improving the performance of a particulate filter during the operation of an internal combustion engine comprise lubricating the engine with a lubricant composition comprising additives that when combusted can form an ash deposit in the filter. The methods are particularly useful for diesel particulate filters on diesel engines that are equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Lubrizol CorporationInventor: Ewa Bardasz
-
Patent number: 7503944Abstract: A method of improving the combustion of a fuel by adding a catalyst or combustion enhancer at an extremely low concentration, preferably in the range of 1 part catalyst per 200 million parts fuel to 1 part catalyst per 6 trillion parts fuel. The catalyst or combustion enhancer may be selected from a wide range of soluble compounds. The method may comprise the steps of an initial mixing of the catalyst or enhancer with a suitable solvent and then subsequent dilution steps using solvents or fuel. Suitable solvents include water, MTBE, methylketone, methylisobutylketone, butanol, isopropyl alcohol and other hydrophilic/oleophilic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventors: Robert W. Carroll, Noel Carroll, William F. Carroll, Michael Carroll
-
Patent number: 7341447Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for delivering manganese from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system or to the exhaust therefrom. By the present invention, manganese from the lubricant will interact with phosphorus, sulfur, and/or lead from the combustion products. In this manner, the manganese scavenges or inactivates harmful materials which have migrated into the fuel or combustion products, and which can otherwise poison catalytic converters, sensors and/or automotive on-board diagnostic devices. The present invention can also lead to improved durability of exhaust after treatment systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Afton Chemical IntangiblesInventors: Gregory H. Guinther, Vincent J. Gatto, Joseph W. Roos
-
Patent number: 7332001Abstract: A method of enhancing the operation of diesel fuel combustion systems in a combustion system includes supplying a fuel and additive that includes a manganese compound to a diesel fuel combustion system. The fuel is then combusted in the combustion chamber to produce at least one byproduct including the manganese compound. The manganese compound is supplied in an amount effective to complex with the combustion byproduct. The diesel fuel combustion system operation is enhanced by improving the attributes of lubricating oil loaded with the combustion byproduct soot particles.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Afton Chemical CorporationInventors: Gregory H. Guinther, Mark T. Devlin, Joseph W. Roos, David M. Human
-
Patent number: 7306634Abstract: A fuel additive iron salt composition effective in improving the operation of diesel engine particulate traps when added to a diesel fuel so as to provide 1-25 ppm iron in the fuel which comprises an oil soluble or oil dispersible neutral or overbased iron salt of an acidic organic compound, 50-99 mole % of the total iron present in the composition being in the ferric form, the balance being the ferrous form.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Infineum International LimitedInventors: Rinaldo Caprotti, Robert J. Pilling
-
Patent number: 6941743Abstract: A method, apparatus, and fuel composition for the protection of a catalytic after treatment system and a method for protecting a catalytic after treatment system in a lean burn system are disclosed. A scavenging agent is introduced into the combustion chamber in an amount effective to complex with catalytic poisoning combustion byproducts and improve emissions system durability. In a preferred embodiment, the scavenger is an organometallic compound which also imparts additional desirable properties to the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventors: Joseph W. Roos, Martin J. Openshaw, Herbert M. Scull
-
Publication number: 20040074140Abstract: A method of enhancing the operation of an emission after treatment system in a combustion system includes supplying a fuel and additive that includes a manganese compound to a combustion system. The fuel is then combusted in the combustion chamber to produce at least one byproduct including the manganese compound. The manganese compound is supplied in an amount effective to complex with the combustion byproduct. The combustion system may include a catalyzed, or alternatively, a continuously regenerating technology, diesel particulate filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Gregory H. Guinther, Joseph W. Roos, David M. Human, Scott D. Schwab
-
Publication number: 20040035045Abstract: A fuels additive metallic salt composition effective in improving the operation of diesel engine particulate traps when added to a diesel fuel so as to provide 1-25 ppm metal in the fuel which comprises an oil soluble or oil dispersible overbased metal salt of an acidic organic compound, said salt composition containing 5-85 wt. % of a stoichiometric excess of metal over that required to neutralize the anionic portion of the salt, the metal being selected from the group consisting of Ca, Fe, Mg, Sr, Na, Ti, Zr, Mn, Zn and Ce.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Rinaldo Caprotti, Robert J. Pilling
-
Patent number: 6652608Abstract: A fuel composition of the present invention exhibits minimized hydrolysis and increased fuel stability, even after extended storage at 65° F. for 6-9 months. The composition, which is preferably not strongly alkaline (3.0 to 10.5), is more preferably weakly alkaline to mildly acidic (4.5 to 8.5) and most preferably slightly acidic (6.3 to 6.8), includes a lower dialkyl carbonate, a combustion improving amount of at least one high heating combustible compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, bromine, bismuth, beryllium, calcium, cesium, chromium, cobalt, copper, francium, gallium, germanium, iodine, iron, indium, lithium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, niobium, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, palladium, rubidium, sodium, tin, zinc, praseodymium, rhenium, silicon, vanadium, or mixture, and a hydrocarbon base fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1997Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventor: William C. Orr
-
Patent number: 6629407Abstract: A method, apparatus, and fuel composition for the protection of a catalytic after treatment system and a method for protecting a catalytic after treatment system in a lean burn system are disclosed. A scavenging agent is introduced into the combustion chamber in an amount effective to complex with catalytic poisoning combustion byproducts and improve emissions system durability. In a preferred embodiment, the scavenger is an organometallic compound which also imparts additional desirable properties to the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Ethyl CorporationInventors: Joseph W. Roos, Martin J. Openshaw, Herbert M. Scull
-
Publication number: 20030182847Abstract: An additive to a fuel oil for a Diesel engine having a Diesel particulate filter (DPF), which comprises a molybdenum compound and having the function of improving the combustion property of a particulate matter (PM) trapped with DPF; a fuel oil comprising the additive; a lubricating oil composition for a Diesel engine having DPF, which has a sulfated ash content of 1.0% by weight or smaller, a sulfur content of 0.3% by weight or smaller and a molybdenum content of 100 ppm or greater; and DPF for removing PM in combustion gas discharged from a Diesel engine vehicle by trapping and burning PM, DPF comprising a filter supporting a molybdenum compound. The combustion property of PM trapped with the filter of DPF is improved, PM is burned at a low temperature with stability, the efficiency of removal of PM is improved and the life of DPF is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Tadashi Katafuchi
-
Patent number: 6488724Abstract: The additive described essentially comprises a selected alkoxylated fatty amine or fatty amine derivative and a special metal salt compound, preferably a metal soap. This additive for heavy oils effects a good emulsification or dispersion of asphaltenes and other higher-molecular weight compounds and, in addition, inter alia, increased storage stability, improved pumpability due to decreased viscosity of the oil and longer service lives of the filter systems. In addition, it also effects enhanced combustion of the heavy oils. The effective amount of additive in these oils is 2 to 2000 ppm. The oils described are suitable, in particular, as furnace fuel for industrial plants and power stations and as engine fuel for marine engines.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Günther Hertel, Michael Feustel, Hakan Byström, Geoffrey Richards
-
Patent number: 5376154Abstract: This invention relates to low-sulfur diesel fuels which are useful with diesel engines equipped with exhaust system particulate traps. These fuels contain an effective amount of an organometallic complex to lower the ignition temperature of exhaust particles collected in the trap. The sulfur content of these diesel fuels is no more than about 0.1% by weight, preferably no more than about 0.05% by weight. The organometallic complex is soluble or stably dispersible in the diesel fuel and is derived from (i) an organic compound containing at least two functional groups attached to a hydrocarbon linkage, and (ii) a metal reactant capable of forming a complex with the organic compound (i), the metal being any metal capable of reducing the ignition temperature of the exhaust particles. The functional groups include .dbd.X, --XR, --NR.sub.2, --NO.sub.2, .dbd.NR, .dbd.NXR, .dbd.N--R*--XR, ##STR1## --CN, --N.dbd.NR and --N.dbd.CR.sub.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1991Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: The Lubrizol CorporationInventors: Daniel T. Daly, Paul E. Adams, Nai Z. Huang, Scott T. Jolley, Frederick W. Koch, Christopher J. Kolp, Stephen H. Stoldt, Reed H. Walsh, Richard A. Denis, Dennis M. Dishong
-
Patent number: 5340369Abstract: This invention relates to diesel fuels which are useful with diesel engines equipped with exhaust system particulate traps. These fuels contain an effective amount of an organometallic complex to lower the ignition temperature of exhaust particles collected in the trap. The organometallic complex is soluble or stably dispersible in the diesel fuel and is derived from (i) an organic compound containing at least two functional groups attached to a hydrocarbon linkage, and (ii) a metal reactant capable of forming a complex with the organic compound (i), the metal being any metal capable of reducing the ignition temperature of the exhaust particles. The functional groups include .dbd.X, --XR, ##STR1## --CN, --N.dbd.NR and --N.dbd.CR.sub.2 ; wherein X is O or S, R is H or hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrocarbylene or hydrocarbylidene, and a is a number (e.g., zero to about 10). Useful metals include Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, V, Cr, Mo, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, B, Pb, Sb, and mixtures of two or more thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1991Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: The Lubrizol CorporationInventors: Frederick W. Koch, Daniel T. Daly, Nai Z. Huang, Scott T. Jolley, Christopher J. Kolp, Stephen H. Stoldt, Richard A. Denis