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Process for preparing basestocks having high VI

US7282137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2003
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2060/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing high VI lubricating oil basestocks comprising hydrotreating, hydrodewaxing and optionally hydrofinishing. The hydrotreating step is under conditions such that the amount of conversion to 343° C. minus is less than 5 wt. % of the feedstock and the VI increase is less than 4 VI over the feedstock. Hydrodewaxing uses a low alpha catalyst and hydrofinishing is accomplished with a catalyst based on the M41S family.

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