Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of lubricating a limited slip differential comprising supplying to the limited slip differential a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) a C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid. The invention further provides for the use of the C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid as a friction modifier, typically in a limited slip differential.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil, an aspartic acid derivative and an aliphatic amine compound. The lubricating oil composition is ideal as an industrial lubricating oil such as for example for a hydraulic working oil in hydraulic equipment. Primary amine, secondary amine, diamine, and/or tertiary amines may be employed for the aliphatic amine compound.
Abstract:
A novel use of nanomaterials as a viscosity modifier and thermal conductivity improver for gear oil and other lubricating oil compositions. The gear oils of the instant invention have a higher viscosity index, higher shear stability, and improved thermal conductivity compared to currently available conventional gear oils. The preferred nanoparticles also impart a reduction in the coefficient of friction, including reduced friction in the boundary lubrication regime. These properties are obtained by replacing part or all of the polymer thickener or viscosity index improver or some other part of the composition normally used in gear oils with nanomaterials of suitable shape, size, and composition.
Abstract:
Fluid compositions that have enhanced thermal conductivity, up to 250% greater than their conventional analogues, and methods of preparation for these fluids are identified. The compositions contain at a minimum, a fluid media such as oil or water, and a selected effective amount of carbon nanomaterials necessary to enhance the thermal conductivity of the fluid. One of the preferred carbon nanomaterials is a high thermal conductivity graphite, exceeding that of the neat fluid to be dispersed therein in thermal conductivity, and ground, milled, or naturally prepared with mean particle size less than 500 nm, and preferably less than 200nm, and most preferably less than 100nm. The graphite is dispersed in the fluid by one or more of various methods, including ultrasonication, milling, and chemical dispersion. Carbon nanotube with graphitic structure is another preferred source of carbon nanomaterial, although other carbon nanomaterials are acceptable. To confer long term stability, the use of one or more chemical dispersants is preferred. The thermal conductivity enhancement, compared to the fluid without carbon nanomaterial, is somehow proportional to the amount of carbon nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes and/or graphite) added.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of certain ethers as activity-enhancers for water-soluble biocides in homopolar hydrocarbons. The invention also relates to the use of at least one water-soluble biocide combined with at least one of said ethers for controlling micro-organisms and/or for reducing or preventing the multiplication of micro-organisms in essentially water-immiscible hydrocarbons. The invention also relates to additive compositions and hydrocarbon compositions comprising such ethers and biocides, and to a method for controlling micro-organisms and/or for reducing or preventing the multiplication of micro-organisms in hydrocarbons, according to which such a biocide and at least such an ether are added to the hydrocarbon.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft die Verwendung bestimmter Ether als Wirkungsverbesserer für wasserlösliche Biozide in unpolaren Kohlenwasserstoffen. Außerdem betrifft die Erfindung die Verwendung wenigstens eines wasserlöslichen Biozids in Kombination mit wenigstens einem dieser Ether zur Bekämpfung von Mikroorganismen und/oder zur Verringerung oder Verhinderung der Vermehrung von Mikroorganismen in Kohlenwasserstoffen, die im Wesentlich nicht mit Wasser mischbar sind. Weitere Gegenstände der Erfindung sind Additivzusammensetzungen sowie Kohlenwasserstoffzusammensetzungen, die solche Ether und Biozide umfassen, und auch ein Verfahren zur Bekämpfung von Mikroorganismen und/oder zur Verringerung oder Verhinderung der Vermehrung von Mikroorganismen in Kohlenwasserstoffen, bei dem man den Kohlenwasserstoff mit wenigstens einem solchen Biozid und mit wenigstens einem solchen Ether versetzt.
Abstract:
A novel use of nanomaterials as a viscosity modifier and thermal conductivity improver for gear oil and other lubricating oil compositions. The gear oils of the instant invention have a higher viscosity index, higher shear stability, and improved thermal conductivity compared to currently available conventional gear oils. The preferred nanoparticles also impart a reduction in the coefficient of friction, including reduced friction in the boundary lubrication regime. These properties are obtained by replacing part or all of the polymer thickener or viscosity index improver or some other part of the composition normally used in gear oils with nanomaterials of suitable shape, size, and composition.
Abstract:
Fuels, especially hydrocarbon fuels, and lubricants, especially lubricating oils, contain a class of anti-corrosion, anti-fatigue, and anti-wear additives that are derived epoxidized esters of fatty acids. Epoxidized 2-ethylhexyl tallate is particularly effective.