Fuel formulations
US8663346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L1/19
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A diesel fuel formulation is provided containing (i) a fatty acid alkyl ester (FAAE), in particular a fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), (ii) diethyl carbonate (DEC) and (iii) an additional diesel fuel component. Also provided is a diesel fuel supplement containing a FAAE and DEC. The inclusion of DEC, in a FAAE or in a diesel fuel formulation containing a FAAE, increase the stability of one or more glycerides present in the FAAE, and/or reduce the concentration of a stability-enhancing additive in the FAAE or fuel formulation, and/or reduce the amount of glyceride precipitates in the FAAE or fuel formulation. The glycerides are in particular saturated monoglycerides.
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