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Process for producing a hydrocarbon component

US7967973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2009
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/74
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for producing a new type of high-quality hydrocarbon base oil of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises ketonisation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters based on a biological raw material are preferably used as the feedstock.

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