Abstract:
The operation of marine diesel engines is improved through use of a defined fuel composition, containing one or more additives comprising a methal detergent, a non-metal detergent or both. The fuel is supplied to Diesel engines which operate in a maximum speed range of 1000 rpm (4-stroke engine) respectively 2500 rpm (2-stroke engine). The power output is greater than 200 bph. The cylinder bore is greater than 100 mm (2-stroke engine) while the piston stroke shall be greater than 150 mm (4-stroke engine) respectively greater than 120 mm (2-stroke engine). The metal containing detergent is a neutral calcium sulfonate, salicylate or calcium phenate. The non-metal containing detergent is a hydrocarbyl succinimide.
Abstract:
Concentrates for lubricating oil compositions are prepared by mixing at elevated temperature: (i) at least one high molecular weight ashless dispersant; (ii) at least one oil-soluble overbased metal detergent; and (iii) at least one other concentrate additive provided that the additive is first mixed with the detergent or the dispersant.
Abstract:
A process for improving the combustion of fuel and/or improving the oxidation of carbonaceous products derived from the combustion or pyrolysis of fuel, the process comprising adding to the fuel before the combustion thereof a composition comprising a mixture of two or more organo-metallic complexes of Group I metals, and fuel additives comprising a mixture of two or more organo-metallic complexes of Group I metals, together with a fuel-soluble carrier liquid miscible in all proportions with the fuel.
Abstract:
Emissions of pollutants from diesel engines are reduced by a combination of mechanical devices and fuel additives. In one series of embodiments, diesel emissions of NOx and particulates are reduced, simultaneously with gaseous hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, by the combined use of exhaust gas recirculation or engine timing modification, with a particulate trap and a platinum group metal catalyst composition. In another embodiment, a multi-metal catalyst composition, comprising a combination of a platinum metal catalyst composition and at least one auxiliary catalyst metal composition, especially cerium or copper, is employed to provide catalyst metal to the exhaust system including a diesel trap to lower the balance point of the particulate trap (the temperature at which the rate of trap loading equals the rate of regeneration) while also lowering the emissions of carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons. Data for platinum, copper and cerium catalysts establishes effective amounts. Tests also show selective maintenance of low oxidation of SO2 to SO3.
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 method improves the operation of a diesel engine (10) through the use of a fluel additive in container (50), a diesel particulate trap (20) and an NOx-reducing catalyst in chamber (30). The operation of the NOx-reducing catalyst is enhanced by the introduction of urea or like compound upstream in mixing device (60) of the catalyst at temperatures effective for non-catalytic NOx reduction and the generation of ammonia. The additive comprises fuel-soluble compositions of platinum group metal in effective amounts to lower the emissions of unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide form the trap. The catalytic activity provided to the exhaust system (20 and 30) by the fuel additive is selective and preferably reduces the oxidation of SO2 to SO3. The platinum group metal compositions are preferably added in amounts effective to provide concentrations of the metal in the fuel in fuel tank (40) of less than 1 part per million (ppm). Lithium and/or sodium compositions can be used in amounts effective to reduce the trap regeneration temperature, e.g. concentrations to provide about 1 to 100 ppm lithium metal, and/or 1 tp 30 ppm sodium metal.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuel additive containing at least one unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon and at least one organic sodium compound in a quantitative ratio in which the quantity of sodium is at the most equivalent to that of the chlorine, and at least one organic solvent. The additive is introduced into liquid fuel in a quantity such that the concentration of the chlorine hydrocarbon in the fuel amounts to 0.001 - 0.2 vol % . The additive considerably reduces the pollutant emission of internal combustion engines.
Abstract:
Additives for improving the low temperature flow properties and oxidative stability of hydrocarbon oils are disclosed, which comprise the alkylation of a phenol in the presence of a polar aprotic cosolvent to produce an essentially linear alkylated phenol which is condensed with an aldehyde to produce the low temperature flow improver wherein: a) the polymer composition has a number average molecular weight of at least about 3,000 and a molecular weight distribution of at least about 1.5; b) in the alkylated phenol reactant the alkyl groups (i) are essentially linear; (ii) have between 6 and 50 carbon atoms; and (iii) have an average number of carbon atoms between about 12 and 26; and c) not more than about 10 mole percent of the alkyl groups on the alkylated phenol have less than 12 carbon atoms and not more than about 10 mole percent of the alkyl groups on the alkylated phenol have more than 26 carbon atoms. The additives may also be produced in a branched backbone form in which monomer reactants are copolymerized with certain tri- or tetrafunctional comonomers. Blends of these additives with various hydrocarbon oils, and particularly various middle distillates and lubricating oil compositions, whose low temperature flow properties and oxidative stability are significantly improved thereby, are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Sediment and colour formation is reduced in fuels containing more than 0.04 wt. % sulphur and 100 ppm nitrogen by the incorporation of small amounts of basic lithium, sodium, potassium or calcium compounds, this is particularly beneficial in fuels containing cracked components where the preferred additives are basic calcium or sodium compounds.
Abstract:
A fuel for use in a jet engine may be prepared by admixing a hydrocarbon fuel and a first additive selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated alkylphenol formaldehyde resins, maleic anhydride alpha olefin copolymers and mixtures thereof and a second additive comprising an admixture of platinum group and cerium compounds. The jet fuels including the additives may be used in jet engines where it is desirable to have reduced concentrations of particulates in exhausts, particularly when the jet engines are running at cruise speed.