Friction modifier and lubricating oil composition
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Isolating lubricating oils from subsurface shale formations
US8992771B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992771-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213481303-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 25, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Disclosed herein are methods for isolating heavy saturated hydrocarbons from a subsurface shale formation comprising kerogen and an extractible organics component. These methods can be used to provide a bright stock product. The process comprises extracting an extractible organics component from subsurface shale formations comprising kerogen and the extractible organics component in an inorganic matrix and isolating a heavy hydrocarbon fraction comprising saturated beta-carotene. The methods utilize a hydrocarbon solvent to at least partially solubilize the extractible organics component. Among other factors, these processes are based on the discovery that the extractible organics is composed of a heavy hydrocarbon component containing saturated beta-carotene. The saturated beta-carotene product is a valuable commercial product. The presently disclosed processes are more environmentally benign, more economical, and more efficient in producing commercial products and in providing access to kerogen.
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What is claimed is: 1. A process for isolating heavy saturated hydrocarbons from a subsurface shale formation comprising kerogen and an extractible organics component, the process comprising: a) providing a first hydrocarbon solvent to the subsurface shale formation comprising kerogen and an extractible organics component; b) at least partially solubilizing at least a portion of the extractible organics component in the first hydrocarbon solvent; c) removing the first solvent…
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- What does patent US8992771B2 cover?
- Disclosed herein are methods for isolating heavy saturated hydrocarbons from a subsurface shale formation comprising kerogen and an extractible organics component. These methods can be used to provide a bright stock product. The process comprises extracting an extractible organics component from subsurface shale formations comprising kerogen and the extractible organics component in an inorgani…
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- Wigand Marcus Oliver, Elomari Saleh, Carlson Robert Martin, and 1 more
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- Primary CPC classification C10M101/02. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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