Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for increasing the amount of cetane in fuel. More specifically, it was discovered that the amount of cetane in fuel can be increased by mixing a fuel additive comprising null-carotene that was prepared in an inert atmosphere.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a fuel conditioning process for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles. According to the present invention, on board a motor vehicle at a temperature of from 20null C. to 150null C. and at atmospheric pressure, nitrous gases essentially including nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, or dinitrogen monoxide, or gaseous mixtures thereof are passed through the liquid fuel of the motor vehicle, nitro compounds being formed in the fuel as a result of the passing through of the nitrous gases through the fuel.
Abstract:
Cetane improvers based on triglycerides and petroleum fractions are disclosed that are at least one half as effective as commercially sold cetane improvers. In each case, the cetane improvers are nitrates produced through the nitration of medium to long chain compounds containing a double bond. Applications include use with diesel and alcohol fuels intended for use in diesel engines. The nitrates have advantages due to their good performance relative to their nitrogen content. Observed properties of some products indicate they also have lubricity and/or detergency enhancing capabilities when used with diesel fuel.
Abstract:
Compounds comprising a Mannich reaction product ofa) polyisobutene-substituted alkylated succinimide, wherein the alkylated succinimide is derived from a succinate and an alkylene polyamine;b) an aldehyde;c) an alkyl substituted phenol;are disclosed, which are shown to have good detergency properties in hydrocarbon fuels.
Abstract:
This invention relates to low sulfur fuel compositions which exhibit improved lubricity compared to the low sulfur fuels alone. The low sulfur fuel compositions contain a middle distillate fuel having a sulfur content of 0.2% by weight or less, a carboxylic acid amide and at least one member selected from the group consisting of cold flow improvers, ashless dispersants, and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for reducing liner lacquering in a marine diesel engine operating on a marine diesel fuel having a temperature for a 90% volume recovery during distillation greater than 420.degree. C. and an aromatics content greater than 25%, a saturates content less than 60% and an olefins content less than 3%, and being of a quality capable of giving rise to liner lacquering. The process comprises adding to the fuel a liner lacquering reducing amount of a fuel-soluble composition comprising: (A) at least one diesel detergent; and (B) at least one cetane improver. The invention also relates to marine diesel fuels containing components (A) and (B).
Abstract:
A low emission diesel fuel suitable for use in underground diesel-engined mining equipment comprises a straight run distillate fuel having an end point not greater than 300.degree. C. (about 660.degree. F.), a cetane number in the range of 55 to 60 a specific gravity not greater than 0.83 a sulfur content not greater than 0.1 wt percent and an aromatics content of 18 to 30 wt. percent. The T.sub.90 of the fuels is typically in the range of 255.degree. to 270.degree. C. (about 490.degree. F. to 525.degree. F.), with an initial boiling points typically in the range of 170.degree. to 190.degree. C. (about 340.degree. to 374.degree. F.). Ten percent points (T.sub.10) are typically in the range from about 200.degree. to 220.degree. C. (about 390.degree. to 430.degree. F.). The API gravity of the fuel is at least 38 and is typically in the range of 38 to 42 and the specific gravity is typically in the range of 0.82 to 0.83.
Abstract:
Reaction products of polyisobutenes having an average degree of polymerization P of from 10 to 100 and a content E of from 60 to 90% of double bonds which can react with maleic anhydride, E=100% corresponding to the theoretical value for the case where each molecule of the polyisobutene has such a reactive double bond, with oxides of nitrogen or mixtures of oxides of nitrogen and oxygen, are suitable as additives for fuels, in particular for gasoline engines, and for lubricants.
Abstract:
The invention provides certain carbonates which have been prepared by reacting alkylamines with dialkylcarbonates and/or alkylene carbonates, and their use as friction reducing additives in fuels and lubes.
Abstract:
A fuel additive which comprises a compound selected from a novel amine, oxygen-containing and nitrogen-containing compounds having selected structures. The inventive additive when blended with a gasoline serves to suppress sludge or deposits in fuel intake systems or combustion chambers for example of an automobile engine.