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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2011
William J. Cannella, Orinda, CA (US);
Jaime Lopez, Benicia, CA (US);
William J. Cannella, Orinda, CA (US);
Jaime Lopez, Benicia, CA (US);
Chevron U.S.A Inc., San Ramon, CA (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are jet fuel compositions containing (a) a total aromatics content of from 2 vol. % to no more than about 25 vol. %; (b) a net heat of combustion of at least about 125,000 Btu/gal; (c) a concentration of less than about 5 vol. % of hydrocarbons having a boiling point greater than or equal to about 550° F., as determined by ASTM D 2887; and (d) a Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test (JFTOT) thermal stability characterized by a filter pressure drop of no more than 25 mm Hg, a breakpoint temperature greater than or equal to about 300° C., and an overall tube deposit rating less than 3, as determined by ASTM D 3241. Methods for their preparation are also disclosed.