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Method of reducing the presence of sludge in lubricating oils

US5042617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1989
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B77/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sludge can be effectively removed from a lubricating oil by contacting the oil with a dispersant functional group immobilized on a substrate. This results in improved engine cleanliness and control of viscosity increases.

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