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Process for producing uninhibited transformer oil
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-11
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A method for producing uninhibited transformer oil is disclosed which includes isolating a petroleum distillate that is primarily naphthenic and aromatic in character, boiling above 400°F, having a viscosity between 50 and 100 SSU at 100°F, and containing sulfur compounds; contacting the distillate with a solvent selective for aromatic hydrocarbons under conditions to produce a raffinate phase containing 15-30%v aromatic hydrocarbons; hydrotreating the raffinate phase to reduce the nitrogen content to at most 25 PPM, to maintain the sulfur content greater than 0.08%w, and to maintain the aromatic hydrocarbon content greater than 15%v. The product is an uninhibited transformer oil, and it can be further improved by regenerative clay treatment and by the addition of certain aromatic hydrocarbon compounds containing two or more six carbon membered fused or unfused rings, at least one of which is a benzene ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert William Lewis
- 👤 Lawrence Walker Maas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:16
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G49/00; C10G49/007; C10G2400/00; C10G2400/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a method for producing an uninhibited transformer oil comprising: A. contacting a petroleum distillate oil that is primarily naphthenic and aromatic, boiling higher than about 400°F, having a viscosity of from about 50-100 SSU at 100°F, and containing sulfur compounds of at least about 0.08%wt sulfur with a solvent selective for aromatic hydrocarbons under conditions to produce a raffinate phase containing from 15% to 30%v aromatic hydrocarbons and having a viscosity of from about 55-75 SSU at 100°F, B. contacting the raffinate phase with hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst under conditions to i. reduce the nitrogen content thereof to at most 25 PPM, and ii. maintain the aromatic hydrocarbon content thereof greater than 15%v, and C. recovering a transformer oil, the improvement comprising in step B contacting with catalyst is effected to maintain the sulfur content of the raffinate phase greater than 0.1%w.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a method for producing an uninhibited transformer oil comprising: A. contacting a petroleum distillate oil that is primarily naphthenic and aromatic, boiling higher than about 400°F, having a viscosity of from about 50-100 SSU at 100°F, and containing sulfur compounds of at least about 0.08%wt sulfur with a solvent selective for aromatic hydrocarbons under conditions to produce a raffinate phase containing from 15% to 30%v aromatic hydrocarbons and having a viscosity of from about 55-75 SSU at 100°F, B. contacting the raffinate phase with hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst under conditions to i. reduce the nitrogen content thereof to at most 25 PPM, and ii. maintain the aromatic hydrocarbon content thereof greater than 15%v, and C. recovering a transformer oil, the improvement comprising in step B contacting with catalyst is effected to maintain the sulfur content of the raffinate phase greater than 0.1%w.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of claim 1 wherein up to 5.0%wt on the total mixture of at least one aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of biphenyl, tetralin, naphthalene and the methyl naphthalenes is added to said transformer oil, whereby the gassing property of the oil is improved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein up to 2.0%wt biphenyl is added to said transformer oil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein at least 3%v hydrogen sulfide is maintained in the vapor phase during contact between the hydrogenation catalyst and raffinate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of claim 1 wherein up to 5%wt on the total mixture of at least one aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of diphenylmethane, anthracene, phenanthrene and the methyl anthracenes is added to said transformer oil, whereby the gassing property of the oil is improved.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |