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Diesel and turbine fuels from ethanol

US9840676B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2016
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A three step method for the conversion of ethanol into fuels that can be utilized as full-performance military jet or diesel fuels. Embodiments of the invention further describe methods for the selective conversion of ethanol to full performance saturated hydrocarbon fuels that are suitable for both jet and diesel propulsion.

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