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US 9,347,014 B2Granted
Methods and systems for generating aldehydes from organic seed oils
AssigneeGfo Oil LLC
InventorWayne J. Powell
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Abstract
Methods for generating aldehyde-containing compounds in organic seed oils utilizing ozone and direct current without the use of added electrolytes and reducing compounds are disclosed, as are compositions generated by such methods. The reactions can be performed efficiently at ambient temperatures and pressures. These compositions have particular utility as additives to fuels and lubricating oils derived from petrochemical sources.
Claims9
A method for producing a petroleum product additive, comprising:
- providing a vegetable oil;
- providing a first electrode and a second electrode;
- and,
- exposing at least a portion of the first electrode and at least a portion of the second electrode to the vegetable oil;
- and,
- applying an electrical potential to the first electrode and the second electrode, such that the electrical potential generated between the first electrode and the second electrode is of fixed polarity, wherein the potential is at least 3 kV;
- and
- introducing ozone to the vegetable oil as the electrical potential is applied.
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