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Process for the hydroisomerization of Fischer-Tropsch wax to produce lubricating oil (OP-3403)

US4943672A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1988
Grant dateJul 24, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G45/62
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fischer-Tropsch wax is converted to a lubricating oil having a high viscosity index and a low pour point by first hydrotreating the wax under relatively severe conditions and thereafter hydroisomerizing the hydrotreated wax in the presence of hydrogen on a particular fluorided Group VIII metal-on-alumina catalyst. The hydroisomerate is then dewaxed to produce a premium lubricating oil base stock.

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