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Process for producing lubrication oil of high viscosity index from shale oils

US4699707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1985
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G65/043
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Full-range shale oils or fractions thereof, after hydrotreating, are hydrodewaxed and then hydrogenated to produce lubricating oil fractions boiling above 650.degree. F., having a pour point at or below +10.degree. F., and a viscosity index of at least 95.

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