Production of hydrocarbons with a relatively high cetane rating
CA 1313200 C · Owner: Her Majesty In Right Of Canada As Represented By The Minister Of Natural Resources · Inventors: Soveran, Douglas W.; Craig, Wayne K.
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There is described a process for producing hydrocarbon products in the diesel boiling range compris-, ing mainly C15-C18 paraffins and being highly effective as diesel fuel ignition improvers. The process comprises hydroprocessing vegetable oils such as canola sunflower, soybean and rapeseed oils or some fatty acids in hydroprocessing temperatures (350-450°C), pressures (4.8-15.2 MPa) and liquid hourly space velocity (LHSV) of 0.5-5.0 hr-1 depending on the type and purity of the feedstock. Commercially available hydroprocessing catalysts may be used.
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- Granted January 26, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 26, 2010.
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