Abstract:
Provided are additives of formula I for use in hydrocarbonaceous compositions, such as petroleum or liquid fuels: (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. The additives improve the corrosion resistance of the compositions and, when the composition is biodiesel, also improve microbial resistance. The additives further enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of any added biocides contained in such compositions.
Abstract:
Oil composition comprising a major amount of a natural and/or synthetic base oil and, as a marking substance, a detectable level of one or more compounds of formula (IV), and a method for detecting the presence of a marking substance in an oil composition, wherein the oil composition is contacted with a test strip comprising an acidic compound supported thereon, such that said marking substance gives a colour reaction upon contact with the test strip.
Abstract:
A combustion modifier for an aqueous hydrocarbon fuel emulsion that reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter from the emissions of internal combustion engines. A class of combustion modifiers used in this invention contain nitrogen. The nitrogen-containing combustion modifiers are nitro compounds, hydroxylamines or salts thereof, nitrogen compounds having at least one strained ring group containing from 3 to 5 ring atoms, nitrites, nitramines and mixtures thereof. The non nitrogen-containing combustion modifier comprises compounds containing at least one strained ring compound.
Abstract:
The invention relates to combustion catalyst compositions which when blended into liquid hydrocarbon-base fuels reduce deposits in fuel combustion systems, inhibit corrosion in fuel systems and facilitate a more efficient oxidation of fuel. The combustion catalyst compositions comprise a surface-active/emulsifier agent, a lubricating oil and a straight-chain liquid saturated hydrocarbon.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the use of sulfur-containing alkoxylate compounds as additives in fuel compositions having a mixture of a major amount of hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range and a minor amount of one or more of these compounds. The invention is also directed to the use of these compounds for decreasing intake valve deposits.
Abstract:
Combinations of dimercaptothiadiazole-mercaptan coupled derivatives with amines have been found to be effective load-carrying additives for lubricants and fuels.
Abstract:
Method of reduced temperature metallic vapor phase combustion for jet, turbine, diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline combustion systems. More particularly, it relates to methods and composition of metal-containing fuels comprised of enhanced combustion structure capable of increasing combustion burning velocity and reducing combustion temperature.
Abstract:
A process for detecting marked mineral oils by treating the marked mineral oil with an extracting agent containing water, a solvent and a base, in which use is made as the marking agent of an azo dye of formula (I), in which ring A may be benzo-anellated and l is 1 or 2, m is 1 to 4, X is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, cyano, nitro or possibly substituted phenylazo; X is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, cyano, nitro, C1-C4-alkoxy or C1-C16-alkoxy carbonyl; X is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, cyano or C1-C16-alkoxy carbonyl and X is hydrogen, hydroxy, possibly substituted C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, amino, C1-C4-dialkyl amino or possibly substituted C1-C16-monoalkylamino. A partially or completely water-miscible organic solvent is used as the solvent and the base is an alkaline or alkaline earth hydroxide, an alkali carbonate or a quaternary ammonium hydroxide. The invention also relates to the use of azo dyes as marking agents for mineral oils and novel azo dyes.