Mineral oils: processes and products – Chemical conversion of hydrocarbons – Plural serial stages of chemical conversion
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2010-12-14
Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1797)
Mineral oils: processes and products
Chemical conversion of hydrocarbons
Plural serial stages of chemical conversion
C208S018000, C208S063000, C568S312000, C568S388000, C568S463000, C508S216000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850841
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a process for producing high-quality hydrocarbon base oil particularly of biological origin. The process of the invention comprises aldol condensation, hydrodeoxygenation, and isomerization steps. Aldehydes and/or ketones, preferably of biological origin are used as the feedstock.
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Karhunen Pirkko
Kilpeläinen Ilkka
Koivusalmi Eija
Matikainen Jorma
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch and Birch LLP
Griffin Walter D
Neste Oil Oyj
Robinson Renee
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