公开(公告)号：US20170234804A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15412099

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Christopher VANDER NEUT ,  Michael L. BLUMENFELD ,  Eric B. SENZER ,  Samuel C. BAINBRIDGE

IPC: G01N21/85 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01N33/22 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/85 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/643 ,  G01N33/22 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01N2021/6439 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  Y10T436/13 ,  Y10T436/21

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for authenticating working fluids. The systems and methods include exposing at least a portion of a working fluid containing a UV-reactive chemical marker to light having wavelengths in the range of about 10-400 nm, thereby causing the chemical marker to generate a signal. The signal can be detected via a sensor system and compared to a reference signal that is associated with an authentic working fluid. An output may be generated to indicate whether the working fluid is the authentic working fluid.

公开(公告)号：US20190120765A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16137954

申请日：2018-09-21

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Christopher VANDER NEUT ,  Michael L. ALESSI

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/47

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for in-situ characterization of a working fluid based on fluorescent backscattering. Instead of attempting to transmit light through the working fluid, backscattered fluorescent light generated by the working fluid and/or by a fluorescent marker in the working fluid can then be detected. Thus, fluorescence can be induced in or near a surface layer of the fluid relative to the housing containing a light source, and the resulting fluorescence can be detected by a detector located in the same housing or an adjacent housing. By avoiding the need to transmit light through the liquid, difficulties with absorption and/or scattering due to particles, soot, or other debris in the working fluid can be reduced or minimized. This can allow detection of the fluorescence to be maintained as a working fluid ages.

公开(公告)号：US20190203142A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16212164

申请日：2018-12-06

Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company

Inventor： Christopher VANDER NEUT ,  Raymond G. BURNS, III

IPC: C10M129/40 ,  C10M169/04 ,  G01N33/28

CPC classification number: C10M129/40 ,  C10M139/00 ,  C10M139/06 ,  C10M169/04 ,  C10M171/007 ,  C10M2201/08 ,  C10M2203/003 ,  C10M2207/021 ,  C10M2207/023 ,  C10M2207/08 ,  C10M2207/126 ,  C10M2207/144 ,  C10M2219/044 ,  C10M2227/081 ,  C10N2210/04 ,  C10N2230/02 ,  C10N2230/04 ,  C10N2230/06 ,  C10N2230/10 ,  C10N2230/42 ,  C10N2230/45 ,  C10N2230/54 ,  C10N2240/04 ,  C10N2240/08 ,  C10N2240/10 ,  C10N2240/102 ,  G01N33/2882

Abstract: A method for improving wear control and sludge control, while maintaining or improving fuel efficiency, of a lubricating oil in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with the lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one lubricating oil additive, as a minor component. The at least one lubricating oil additive includes a zirconium-containing compound. The zirconium-containing compound is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 1200 parts per million (ppm). The zirconium-containing compound is soluble in the lubricating oil base stock. The lubricating oil is useful as a passenger vehicle engine oil (PVEO), a commercial vehicle engine oil (CVEO), and other lubricating oils (hydraulic, gear, transmission, etc.).