Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of a composition of additives for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides and of at least one type of pollutant selected from carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons which are unburnt during the combustion of a liquid fuel in a compression-ignition internal combustion engine, said composition comprising: (i) one or more additive(s) selected from compounds having at least one alkylphenol group in their structure; and (ii) one or more additives which improve the cetane number, selected from alkyl nitrates, aryl peroxides and alkyl peroxides; wherein the weight ratio of the amount of additive(s) (i) to the amount of additive(s) (ii) is within the range from 1:3 to 3:1. The present invention also relates to a method for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides and of at least one type of pollutant selected from carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons which are unburnt during the combustion of a liquid fuel in a compression-ignition internal combustion engine which employs this composition of additives.
Abstract:
An additive composition improves the stability and the engine performances of gas oils, including gas oils of the non-road type in compliance with the decree of 10 Dec. 2010, including: (a) at least one metal deactivator or chelating agent, (b) at least one antioxidant of the hindered phenol type (alkylphenol), (c) at least one dispersant and/or detergent, (d) at least one metal passivator, where the compositions include improved properties, in particular relative to the oxidation resistance, storage stability, thermal stability, reduction in fouling of the injectors, reduction in loss of power, reduction in the tendency of the filters to clog.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for reducing stress corrosion cracking in steel vessels used for storing and/or transporting ethanol-containing fluids. Additives including oxygen scavengers and film-forming additives can be employed together in such ethanol-containing fluids (e.g., fuel grade ethanol) to mitigate stress corrosion cracking in steel vessels, such as pipelines, storage tanks, rail cars, and/or tanker trucks.
Abstract:
The invention provides a composition comprising a dispersion comprising (a) an inorganic metal compound, (b) a quaternary salt surfactant and (c) an organic medium, wherein the metal compounds are uniformly dispersed in the organic medium. The invention also provides fuel compositions comprising said dispersion and methods of operating internal combustion engines and open flame burners utilizing said dispersion.
Abstract:
Disclosed are biodiesel fuels with improved oxidative stability. Disclosed are biodiesel fuels which comprise two or more antioxidants which increase the oxidative stability of the biodiesel fuel.
Abstract:
This invention provides stabilized biodiesels comprising (1) biodiesel, such as fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), (2) mono- or bis-hindered phenolic derived from 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, and (3) N,N′-di-substituted para-phenylene diamine. Also methods of stabilizing biodiesel are provided involving adding (2) and (3) to (1).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to biodiesel fuel compositions that have improved oxidation stability. More specifically, the biodiesel fuel compositions include at least one antioxidant that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel. The biodiesel fuel compositions may also include an antioxidant mixture, or an antioxidant mixture in combination with a polar and/or nonpolar solvent, that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel.
Abstract:
A gas oil composition having improved lubricity which can reduce wear of metallic surfaces which the composition contacts comprises a gas oil having a low sulfur content, and a glycerol/monofatty acid ester and a glycerol/difatty acid ester which have a specific fatty acid residue composition
Abstract:
The invention is a fuel and a method for producing an improved hydrocarbon fuel for internal combustion engines and turbines. The method includes the steps of subjecting a conventional hydrocarbon liquid fuel to ozonization. The ozonization is performed under one of two conditions. The first of the two conditions is a process of forming a current of the liquid fuel and bubbling an ozone-oxygen mixture in a countercurrent through the liquid fuel. The second of the two conditions is a process of enriching the liquid fuel with oxygen and subjecting the enriched fuel with ultraviolet radiation. Desirable concentrations of ozonization products in the fuel are from 0.1% o to 2.0% o.
Abstract:
The reaction product of a hydroxyaromatic compound, at least some of the units of which are hydrocarbyl-substituted, a carboxy-substituted aldehyde, and an aldehyde other than a carboxy-substituted aldehyde, provides an additive for lubricants as well as an intermediate for further reaction with amines, alcohols, or neutralization to form a salt.