The field of invention relates to the latest technology in the development of a synthetic gasoline conditioner to clean and lubricate the fuel pump, injectors and valves.
Over the years, gasoline has been subject to environmental pressures to reduce emissions from the exhaust pipe. Various chemicals such as MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) have been introduced to gasoline, only to discover later that the residue was showing potential long-term harmful effects on the ground water system. Grain alcohol, ethanol is now the latest ingredient to be added to gasoline. Unfortunately, unlike MTBE, ethanol when added to gasoline to satisfy the oxygen content required, raises the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) of the blend by 1 psi, making it difficult for ethanol blends to meet VOC performance standards. With introduction of oxygenates such as MTBE and ethanol, many vehicles have experienced premature wear in high pressure fuel pumps required for fuel injections systems, injectors and valve guides. The oxygenates dries the fuel creating premature wear between the moving components and in such component as injectors where premature wear can allow excess fuel to discharge causing unburned fuel to be exhausted into the atmosphere. The results are twofold: (1) the environmental effect and (2) the cost to the operators for fuel loss or poor fuel mileage.
The invention disclosed herein has been extensively tested experimentally. These test show that it meets is its primary purpose which is to lubricate the fuel system to reduce wear of the mechanical components, which over time will restore injectors' impulse movement required to maintain the greatest fuel efficiencies. The invention will not, however, restore broken components or components that have suffered severe wear. The invention incorporates a strong element of extreme pressure lubrication, octane booster, detergent, dicing agent and cleaner that cleans and restores the valve surface. In-house testing on stationary engines under load have demonstrated increased run time as high as 12% on fuel treated with the invention.
As of December 2007, United States requires that fuel mileage per gallon must be increased while emissions must be reduced. The challenge will fall upon the manufacture of the fuel supply, automakers and the engine lubricants. The invention will have a beneficial impact on meeting these requirements put forward by the United States government.
Ecological tests were run in California to test the fuel with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed and approved test protocol. The tests were to demonstrate that the lubricant within the invention, which has been offset by other chemical components, would not have a negative effect on the emissions.
The results of the EPA approved tests demonstrated that the invention, when added to gasoline, did not alter or have a negative effect upon the readings previously registered when tested with gasoline untreated. These tests included readings for; non methane organic gas (NMHC); nitrogen oxide (NOX); carbon monoxide (CO2); total hydro carbons (THC) and carbon dioxide (CO). The concern of the EPA has always been that adding a lubricant to any kind of gasoline would have a serious negative upon the emissions, and these tests have demonstrated that this invention does not.
Disclosed herein is a synthetic gasoline conditioner additive with strong lubrication characteristics to reduce premature mechanical wear and failure, increased octane, while cleaning and restoring the valves face to a more efficient operation., the process for producing said lubricant, and the method of using said lubricant. This lubricant comprises alpha-olefins; low odor aromatic solvents; and at least one a base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of hydroisomerized high base oils and HT Severe Hydro-cracked Base Oils; as well as other ingredients. Also disclosed is a method for producing this fuel conditioner and lubricant additive.
In a preferred embodiment, this universal synthetic gasoline conditioner additive for improving lubrication comprises: alpha-olefins comprising from 5 to 30 percent thereof, by weight; low odor aromatic solvents comprising from 3 to 27 percent thereof, by weight; 2-Propanol comprising of 3 to 30 percent thereof, by weight; and at least one a base oil comprising from 0.50 to 15 percent thereof, by weight; wherein: the percentages by weight are specified in relative proportion to one another.
The invention relates to the use of a synthetic gasoline conditioner additive containing a lubricant which that can be added to gasoline fuels stocks to replace the dramatic loss of lubrication generally associated with oxygenated enhanced fuels. The product will have utility in all forms and grades of gasoline, gasoline engines, naturally aspirated or turbo-charged where oxygenated fuels will result in premature wear to the integral components of internal combustion engine. The invention has been submitted by confidential disclosure to the EPA and has received registration under 40CFR 79.23 in October 2007.
Previous gasoline stocks relied upon lead to offer lubrication to mechanical components and valve facings, which is now highly restricted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and various foreign governments. With the new universal environmental standards, oxygenated compounds will become widely used throughout the world to hopefully have a positive impact on the environment and greenhouse gasses.
Primary Ingredients
The finished product (preferred embodiment of the invention) is a combination of:
The preferred blending Ratios for each component are shown as below. It is important to maintain a blend of component that fall within the following percentages. These percentages by weight are specified in relative proportion to one another. Therefore, in the event one or more of the ingredients shown below is omitted from the synthetic gasoline conditioner additive, the percentages by weight of the remaining ingredients are proportionately increased:
Alpha-Olefins: 5 to 30% by weight and preferably 7.0 to 25% by weight and more preferably 9.0 to 18% by weight. Most preferable is 10.45% by weight.
Low Odor Aromatic Solvents: 3.0 to 27% by weight and preferably 5.0 to 22% by weight and more preferably is 7.0 to 18% by weight. Most preferable is 7.50% by weight.
Hydrouisomerized High-Base Oils or HT Severe Hydro-cracked Base Oils: 0.50 to 15 percent by weight and preferably 0.75 to 8% by weight and more preferably 1.0 to 4.0% by weight. Most preferable is 1.52% by weight.
2-Proponal: 5-40% by weight and preferably 7-30% by weight and more preferably 12 to 24% by weight. Most preferable is 18.5%
Octane Booster, Detergent and Acid Neutralizer Blend: 0.30 to 7.5% by weight and preferably 0.50 to 5.0% by weight and more preferably 0.75 to 2.5% by weight. Most preferable is 1.0% by weight.
Synthetic Calcium Sulfonates: 0.05 to 0.25% by weight, preferably 0.07 to 0.20% by weight and more preferably 0.10 to 0.18% by weight. Most preferable is 0.125% by weight.
Low Flash Mineral Spirits: 15 to 50% by weight and preferably 20 to 45% by weight and more preferably 25-39% by weight. Most preferable is 33.5% by weight.
Solvent Activated Dyes: 0.002 to 0.005 percent by weight and preferably 0.0025 to 0.004% by weight and more preferably 0.027 to 0.035% by weight. Most preferable is 0.003 percent by weight.
Isomer Reformate: 0.50 to 15.0% by weight and preferably 1.50 to 10% by weight and more preferably 2.5 to 7.0% by weight. Most preferable is 4.0% by weight.
Dimethyl Ketones: 10 to 50% by weight and preferably 17 to 40% by weight and more preferably 24 to 28% by weight. Most preferable is 23.4%.
Preferred Sequence of Blending Components
The initial blend (primary blend) will require the Poly Alpha Olefins, the Low Aromatic Solvent and the Base Oil being blended until the liquid is a consistent amalgamation without any appearance of separation. Blending is based on speed of the agitator and temperature will dictate the amount of time for the blend to complete. The blending time range may vary from 2 to 4 hours. The ideal temperature for each component is between 22 to 30 degrees centigrade for ideal blending. While this is blending, a secondary blend for the Octane Booster, Detergent and Acid Neutralizer, 2-Propanol and said Dimethyl Ketones at 25/75 ratio can be prepared in a smaller high speed enclosed blender, and then added to the main blend.
If the synthetic calcium sulfonates are employed (noting the recent US law which could restrict their use in the US), blending will require that the synthetic calcium sulfonates be blended with the mineral spirits in an approximate 50/50 ratio in the initial stage of the blend to produce a tertiary blend. (The mineral spirits used will be from the preferred percentage set forth earlier.) This tertiary blend, or the mineral spirits alone absent the synthetic calcium sulfonates, together with the balance of the ingredients, can be then added to the main blend and the agitator is run until the components appear to have thoroughly blended into a consistent liquid.
Preferred Blend Equipment
The Process sequence involves a series of blending and holding tanks where the product can be weighed and then pumped through control valves to maintain consistent flow and pressure. The blending should be performed in a enclosed tank to reduce product evaporation (loss) and prevent exposure to open spark. Blending equipment can be by a combination of high or low speed blending apparatus. Size or volume of tank is not critical to the blend.
Universal Use of Invention
The product has been put to experimental test in various on-road, off-road vehicles, marine and industrial engines have demonstrated that when added at 2 to 3 ounces per 10 gallons with all grades of gasoline including those containing grain alcohol, reduced wear, increased mileage and reduced emissions have been experienced, as summarized below.
Testing Procedures
The only protocol for testing fuel/mileage is in the hands of the US EPA and is being revamped at the time of the filing of this application. The current tests are completed under conditions that the average person would find it nearly impossible to replicate in either city or highway driving. The main criteria, was to measure the emission from the exhaust system to establish if the invention has a negative impact on the emission standards as set by the EPA. The Inventor subjected the invention to the EPA approved and registered test in 2007. The resulting tests displayed no negative impact on THC, CO, NOX, CO, Co2and NMNC. Further the invention was registered in October of 2007 with the EPA under 40CFR 79.21(f). Further tests were conducted on stationary generators with controlled load factors. The engines were run measuring fuel which was both treated and untreated, and the results analyzed. The engines were engines without an OB computer system so accurate reading of fuel consumption was measured. The resulted demonstrated that the treated fuel ran for an average consistently of 12% longer over the untreated fuel.
While only certain preferred features of the invention have been illustrated and described, many modifications, changes and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.
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