CA2615286C - Hydrofluorocarbon miscible synthetic ester lubricant base stock blends - Google Patents
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Abstract
Cross blends of synthetic ester base stocks are produced from high viscosity synthetic ester base stocks having a viscosity from about iso 120 to 140 and conventional synthetic ester base stocks of varying viscosities to form base stocks having viscosities from about iso 68 to iso 220. Lubricants formed from the cross blends have sufficient miscibility with HFC refrigeration fluids with minimal use of i-C9 carboxylic acids to form the ester.
Description
HYDROFLUOROCARBON MISCIBLE SYNTHETIC ESTER LUBRICANT BASE
STOCK BLENDS
Background of the Invention This invention relates to synthetic polyol ester lubricant base stocks, and more particularly to cross blends of high viscosity synthetic ester lubricant base stocks with conventional polyol ester base stocks suitable for use in compressor and refrigeration systems.
It is well known that chlorofluorocarbons previously utilized as propellants in aerosols and as refrigeration fluids are no longer used due to the adverse impact on the earth's ozone layer. Efforts to eliminate the use of chlorofluorocarbons have led to the development of alternative fluids that are highly or fully fluorinated hydrocarbons.
Working refrigeration fluids generally include a minor amount of lubricant.
Typically, the refrigeration fluids include between about 5 to 15 or 20 parts by weight of lubricant with the balance being the fluorocarbon. In chlorofluorocarbon systems, lubricants were traditionally mineral oils which are fully miscible with the chlorofluorocarbons. However, such lubricants are not miscible with the highly or fully fluorinated hydrocarbons such as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, commonly known as HFC-134a, and other chlorine-free fluorocarbons including hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms, for example, difluoromethane (HFC-32), trifluoromethane (HFC-23), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 1,1,2,2,-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a), and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a).
Although HFCs are not miscible with mineral oil, certain carboxylic esters of polyhydroxy compounds, also known as polyol esters or POEs, are fully miscible with the highly or fully fluorinated fluids. The polyol ester lubricants are prepared by the condensation of certain polyols such as pentaerythritol, neopentyl glycol and trimethylpropanol, and linear or branched nnonocarboxylic acids containing between about 4 to 10 carbon atoms. To improve miscibility, the carboxylic acid mixture typically includes 30-85 mole % 3, 5, 5 tri-methylhexanoic acid (iso-C-9).
However, recent events have limited the availability of iso-C-9. This shortage of iso-C-9 has made it difficult and/or expensive to manufacture polyol esters using iso-C-9.
Accordingly, it is desirable to provide synthetic ester lubricant base stocks miscible with HFCs having viscosities between about ISO 68 to 220 based on cross blends of two or more base stocks. The blend is comprised of a high viscosity synthetic base stock formed by condensation of neopentylpolyol and linear and branched monocarboxylic acids, wherein little or no iso-C-9 is used in the carboxylic acid mix, and a conventional polyol ester base stock. The cross blend is miscible with HFCs notwithstanding the limited use of iso-C-9, and provides an economical base stock in times where supplies of iso-C-9 are limited.
Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to produce a wide range of polyol ester lubricants that are miscible with HFCs with minimum or no use of iso-C-9 in the carboxylic acid reaction mixture.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant base stock for air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an economical process of making synthetic ester base stocks that have sufficient miscibility with HFC
refrigerants with limited use of iso-C-9 carboxylic acids.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a synthetic ester base stock that has sufficient miscibility with HFC refrigerants with limited use of iso-C-9 carboxylic acids that exhibits superior wear and increases compressor efficiency.
In accordance with the invention, cross blends of synthetic ester lubricants suitable for use with a wide range of HFC refrigeration fluids are provided.
Applicants have discovered that cross blends of i) conventional polyol ester base stocks of varying viscosities; and ii) iso 120 to 140 high viscosity base stock, formed with little or no iso-C-9, provides a range of high and low viscosity polyol ester base stocks that are miscible with HFC refrigeration fluids and exhibit superior protection against wear.
Detailed Description of the Invention In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. Detailed descriptions of well-known processes, acids, and methods for manufacturing the same are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention.
STOCK BLENDS
Background of the Invention This invention relates to synthetic polyol ester lubricant base stocks, and more particularly to cross blends of high viscosity synthetic ester lubricant base stocks with conventional polyol ester base stocks suitable for use in compressor and refrigeration systems.
It is well known that chlorofluorocarbons previously utilized as propellants in aerosols and as refrigeration fluids are no longer used due to the adverse impact on the earth's ozone layer. Efforts to eliminate the use of chlorofluorocarbons have led to the development of alternative fluids that are highly or fully fluorinated hydrocarbons.
Working refrigeration fluids generally include a minor amount of lubricant.
Typically, the refrigeration fluids include between about 5 to 15 or 20 parts by weight of lubricant with the balance being the fluorocarbon. In chlorofluorocarbon systems, lubricants were traditionally mineral oils which are fully miscible with the chlorofluorocarbons. However, such lubricants are not miscible with the highly or fully fluorinated hydrocarbons such as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, commonly known as HFC-134a, and other chlorine-free fluorocarbons including hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms, for example, difluoromethane (HFC-32), trifluoromethane (HFC-23), pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 1,1,2,2,-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a), and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a).
Although HFCs are not miscible with mineral oil, certain carboxylic esters of polyhydroxy compounds, also known as polyol esters or POEs, are fully miscible with the highly or fully fluorinated fluids. The polyol ester lubricants are prepared by the condensation of certain polyols such as pentaerythritol, neopentyl glycol and trimethylpropanol, and linear or branched nnonocarboxylic acids containing between about 4 to 10 carbon atoms. To improve miscibility, the carboxylic acid mixture typically includes 30-85 mole % 3, 5, 5 tri-methylhexanoic acid (iso-C-9).
However, recent events have limited the availability of iso-C-9. This shortage of iso-C-9 has made it difficult and/or expensive to manufacture polyol esters using iso-C-9.
Accordingly, it is desirable to provide synthetic ester lubricant base stocks miscible with HFCs having viscosities between about ISO 68 to 220 based on cross blends of two or more base stocks. The blend is comprised of a high viscosity synthetic base stock formed by condensation of neopentylpolyol and linear and branched monocarboxylic acids, wherein little or no iso-C-9 is used in the carboxylic acid mix, and a conventional polyol ester base stock. The cross blend is miscible with HFCs notwithstanding the limited use of iso-C-9, and provides an economical base stock in times where supplies of iso-C-9 are limited.
Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to produce a wide range of polyol ester lubricants that are miscible with HFCs with minimum or no use of iso-C-9 in the carboxylic acid reaction mixture.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant base stock for air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an economical process of making synthetic ester base stocks that have sufficient miscibility with HFC
refrigerants with limited use of iso-C-9 carboxylic acids.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a synthetic ester base stock that has sufficient miscibility with HFC refrigerants with limited use of iso-C-9 carboxylic acids that exhibits superior wear and increases compressor efficiency.
In accordance with the invention, cross blends of synthetic ester lubricants suitable for use with a wide range of HFC refrigeration fluids are provided.
Applicants have discovered that cross blends of i) conventional polyol ester base stocks of varying viscosities; and ii) iso 120 to 140 high viscosity base stock, formed with little or no iso-C-9, provides a range of high and low viscosity polyol ester base stocks that are miscible with HFC refrigeration fluids and exhibit superior protection against wear.
Detailed Description of the Invention In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. Detailed descriptions of well-known processes, acids, and methods for manufacturing the same are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention.
Cross Blend Materials The synthetic ester base stock blend of the present invention comprises a cross blend of a) certain high viscosity synthetic ester base stocks and b) conventional synthetic ester base stocks.
High Viscosity PoIyol Ester The high viscosity polyol ester base stock is formed by condensation of neopentylpolyol and a mix of linear and branched monocarboxylic acids in an excess of hydroxyl groups, wherein little or no iso-C-9 is used in the carboxylic acid mix. The method of making such a high viscosity synthetic ester base stock is disclosed in to U.S. Patent No. 6,774,093.
In one embodiment, the high viscosity base stock is a blend of esters which form the reaction product of a two step process. In the initial step a neopentyl polyol having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms is reacted with an acid or acid mixture of linear C4 ¨ C10 acids and/or branched C5 ¨ C10 acids in the presence of an excess of hydroxyl 16 groups to carboxyl groups in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a partial polyneopentylpolyol ester mixture. The excess of hydroxyl groups is necessary to promote the polymerization of the partial esters and the molar ratio of acid or acid mixture to the polyol can be varied depending on the desired rate of reaction, degree of condensation and the ultimate desired viscosity of the base stock. When the 20 anticipated water of reaction has been removed from the reaction vessel to yield a product of desired viscosity, the resulting partial polyneopentylpolyol ester is then reacted with an excess of an acid or acid mixture that can vary or be the same acid mixture used in the initial step to yield the high viscosity ester product.
More particularly, the high viscosity polyol ester used in the cross blend of the 25 present invention has a viscosity of iso 120 to 140 and is made in accordance with the method described above and in the '093 patent using a blend of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol reacted with a blend of carboxylic acids selected from one or more of C5, iso-05, C7, hexanoic, iso-C9 and Cg monocarboxylic acids.
In one embodiment the iso 120 to 140 high viscosity polyol ester is made 30 using a 60/40 blend of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol reacted with carboxylic acids selected from one or more of nC5, iso-05, nC7, hexanoic and C9 in the presence of an excess of hydroxyl groups to carboxyl groups. The reaction continues until it yields a product of the desired viscosity. A high density polyol ester having a viscosity between iso 120 and iso 140 provides sufficient miscibility with refrigerant R134a from -38 C to 80 C even without the use of iso-Cg as one of the carboxylic acids.
Conventional Polyol Ester Conventional polyol ester base stocks, as used herein, is intended to mean synthetic ester base stocks prepared by standard condensation reaction of neopentylpolyol and a selection of linear and branched monocarboxylic acids.
The conventional ester base stocks of the present invention are polyol ester based lubricants made by a conventional condensation reaction of polyols and carboxylic acids. The conventional polyol ester base stocks have a viscosity range from iso 20 to iso 350 and are available from a number of sources including Castrol Industrial North America Inc. Warrenville, IL under the IcematicTm brand, Cognis (under the Evergreen TM brand name), Uniqema Corporation RL series, CPI's SolestTM brand of POEs, Mobil [AL ArcticTM, JEC,and Nippon Oil.
Lubricating Oil Composition A variety of additives may be added to the cross-blends to make the fully-blended refrigeration lubricant. These additives include: anti-oxidants, anti-wear additives and metal deactifiers.
Anti-oxidants A fully-blended refrigeration lubricant may contain from about 0.01% to 1% by weight, alternatively from about 0.05% to 0.5% by weight, alternatively from about 0.10 c1/0 to about 0.20% by weight, of one or more antioxidants.
Anti-oxidants reduce the tendency of lubricating oils to deteriorate in service.
This deterioration can be evidenced by increased oil viscosity and by the products of oxidation such as acids, sludge and varnish-like deposits on the metal surfaces. In one embodiment 0.10wt% BHT is used.
High Viscosity PoIyol Ester The high viscosity polyol ester base stock is formed by condensation of neopentylpolyol and a mix of linear and branched monocarboxylic acids in an excess of hydroxyl groups, wherein little or no iso-C-9 is used in the carboxylic acid mix. The method of making such a high viscosity synthetic ester base stock is disclosed in to U.S. Patent No. 6,774,093.
In one embodiment, the high viscosity base stock is a blend of esters which form the reaction product of a two step process. In the initial step a neopentyl polyol having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms is reacted with an acid or acid mixture of linear C4 ¨ C10 acids and/or branched C5 ¨ C10 acids in the presence of an excess of hydroxyl 16 groups to carboxyl groups in the presence of an acid catalyst to form a partial polyneopentylpolyol ester mixture. The excess of hydroxyl groups is necessary to promote the polymerization of the partial esters and the molar ratio of acid or acid mixture to the polyol can be varied depending on the desired rate of reaction, degree of condensation and the ultimate desired viscosity of the base stock. When the 20 anticipated water of reaction has been removed from the reaction vessel to yield a product of desired viscosity, the resulting partial polyneopentylpolyol ester is then reacted with an excess of an acid or acid mixture that can vary or be the same acid mixture used in the initial step to yield the high viscosity ester product.
More particularly, the high viscosity polyol ester used in the cross blend of the 25 present invention has a viscosity of iso 120 to 140 and is made in accordance with the method described above and in the '093 patent using a blend of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol reacted with a blend of carboxylic acids selected from one or more of C5, iso-05, C7, hexanoic, iso-C9 and Cg monocarboxylic acids.
In one embodiment the iso 120 to 140 high viscosity polyol ester is made 30 using a 60/40 blend of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol reacted with carboxylic acids selected from one or more of nC5, iso-05, nC7, hexanoic and C9 in the presence of an excess of hydroxyl groups to carboxyl groups. The reaction continues until it yields a product of the desired viscosity. A high density polyol ester having a viscosity between iso 120 and iso 140 provides sufficient miscibility with refrigerant R134a from -38 C to 80 C even without the use of iso-Cg as one of the carboxylic acids.
Conventional Polyol Ester Conventional polyol ester base stocks, as used herein, is intended to mean synthetic ester base stocks prepared by standard condensation reaction of neopentylpolyol and a selection of linear and branched monocarboxylic acids.
The conventional ester base stocks of the present invention are polyol ester based lubricants made by a conventional condensation reaction of polyols and carboxylic acids. The conventional polyol ester base stocks have a viscosity range from iso 20 to iso 350 and are available from a number of sources including Castrol Industrial North America Inc. Warrenville, IL under the IcematicTm brand, Cognis (under the Evergreen TM brand name), Uniqema Corporation RL series, CPI's SolestTM brand of POEs, Mobil [AL ArcticTM, JEC,and Nippon Oil.
Lubricating Oil Composition A variety of additives may be added to the cross-blends to make the fully-blended refrigeration lubricant. These additives include: anti-oxidants, anti-wear additives and metal deactifiers.
Anti-oxidants A fully-blended refrigeration lubricant may contain from about 0.01% to 1% by weight, alternatively from about 0.05% to 0.5% by weight, alternatively from about 0.10 c1/0 to about 0.20% by weight, of one or more antioxidants.
Anti-oxidants reduce the tendency of lubricating oils to deteriorate in service.
This deterioration can be evidenced by increased oil viscosity and by the products of oxidation such as acids, sludge and varnish-like deposits on the metal surfaces. In one embodiment 0.10wt% BHT is used.
Anti-wear agent A fully blended refrigeration lubricant may also contain from about 0.0075% to 3% by weight, alternatively from about 0.01% to about 2% by weight, alternatively from about 0.06% to about 1 % by weight, of one or more anti-wear agents.
Anti-wear agents, as their name implies, reduce wear of metal parts. Anti-wear agents commonly used in refrigeration lubricants include VanlubeTM 672 which is available from RT Vanderbilt and tricresyl phosphate (TCP) antiwear additives.
Metal Deactifier A fully blended refrigeration lubricant may also contain from about 0.001% to 0.1% by weight, alternatively from about 0.0075% to about 0.05% by weight, of one or more metal deactifier such as tolutriazole (available from Ciba Specialty Chemicals under the trade name lrgametTM TTZ) and sebacic acid corrosion inhibitors. In one embodiment 0.01% by weight of tolutriazole (TTZ) is used.
Other additives Other additives include acid blockers such as Texaco's Cadura TM E-10.
Blending Conditions The cross blends of the present invention are made by blending high viscosity polyol ester having a viscosity in the range of iso 120 to iso 140 with conventional polyol esters of viscosity grade iso 20 to iso 350 to achieve the desired final viscosity.
The high viscosity and conventional polyol esters along with a selection of additives, if any, are blended in a steam-jacketed stainless kettle at a temperature range of 120 C to 180 C for around 24 hours.
The desired viscosity grade of the cross blends is achieved by blending in accordance with the following cross blend chart.
Cross Blends iso 32 iso 68 iso 120 iso 220 cross-blend cross-blend cross-blend cross-blend High viscosity POE 15 wt /0 iso 120 73 wt /0 iso 120 100 wt% iso 120 60 wt% iso 120 Conventional POE 85 wt% iso 20 27 wt% iso 20 40 wt% iso 350 EXAMPLES
The Examples are for illustration only and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Example I ¨ High Density Polyol Esters Miscible with 134a The following example illustrates that only certain high viscosity polyol esters made in accordance with the '093 patent are miscible with R 134a.
COMPOSITION
Made using '093 process polyol, MOL% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Acids MOL%
nC5 100% 50% 56% 5% 66%
nC6 nC7 20%
nC9 nC8 VALERIC 10% 10%
iso-05 34% 34%
Hexanoic 10%
2-EH 70% 95%
iso-C9 50%
Other Additives BHT % 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%
Physical/Chemical Properties Reacted Viscosity 220 220 232 139 196 120-139 40C 220 220 232 139 , 196 R134a Miscibility at Room temp C Not Not Not -38 Not -39 The data demonstrates that only high viscosity polyol esters having a viscosity in the range of iso 120 to iso 140 are miscible with R 134a. Thus, the cross blends should be made with high viscosity polyol esters in this range.
Anti-wear agents, as their name implies, reduce wear of metal parts. Anti-wear agents commonly used in refrigeration lubricants include VanlubeTM 672 which is available from RT Vanderbilt and tricresyl phosphate (TCP) antiwear additives.
Metal Deactifier A fully blended refrigeration lubricant may also contain from about 0.001% to 0.1% by weight, alternatively from about 0.0075% to about 0.05% by weight, of one or more metal deactifier such as tolutriazole (available from Ciba Specialty Chemicals under the trade name lrgametTM TTZ) and sebacic acid corrosion inhibitors. In one embodiment 0.01% by weight of tolutriazole (TTZ) is used.
Other additives Other additives include acid blockers such as Texaco's Cadura TM E-10.
Blending Conditions The cross blends of the present invention are made by blending high viscosity polyol ester having a viscosity in the range of iso 120 to iso 140 with conventional polyol esters of viscosity grade iso 20 to iso 350 to achieve the desired final viscosity.
The high viscosity and conventional polyol esters along with a selection of additives, if any, are blended in a steam-jacketed stainless kettle at a temperature range of 120 C to 180 C for around 24 hours.
The desired viscosity grade of the cross blends is achieved by blending in accordance with the following cross blend chart.
Cross Blends iso 32 iso 68 iso 120 iso 220 cross-blend cross-blend cross-blend cross-blend High viscosity POE 15 wt /0 iso 120 73 wt /0 iso 120 100 wt% iso 120 60 wt% iso 120 Conventional POE 85 wt% iso 20 27 wt% iso 20 40 wt% iso 350 EXAMPLES
The Examples are for illustration only and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Example I ¨ High Density Polyol Esters Miscible with 134a The following example illustrates that only certain high viscosity polyol esters made in accordance with the '093 patent are miscible with R 134a.
COMPOSITION
Made using '093 process polyol, MOL% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Acids MOL%
nC5 100% 50% 56% 5% 66%
nC6 nC7 20%
nC9 nC8 VALERIC 10% 10%
iso-05 34% 34%
Hexanoic 10%
2-EH 70% 95%
iso-C9 50%
Other Additives BHT % 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%
Physical/Chemical Properties Reacted Viscosity 220 220 232 139 196 120-139 40C 220 220 232 139 , 196 R134a Miscibility at Room temp C Not Not Not -38 Not -39 The data demonstrates that only high viscosity polyol esters having a viscosity in the range of iso 120 to iso 140 are miscible with R 134a. Thus, the cross blends should be made with high viscosity polyol esters in this range.
Example II ¨ Cross Blends Cross Blend % iso C-9 Blend %
anti-wear BHT%
Sample No. additive TTZ%
1 0 27% SW20 0.03% 0.10%
73% VG120 2 0 27% SW20 0.00% 0.10%
73% VG120 3 0 27% SW20 0.015% 0.10%
73% VG120 4 0 27% SW20 0.0075% 0.10%
73% VG120 0 100% VG120 0.00% 0.10%
0.01%
6 45 40% SW 350 0.00% 0.10%
60% VG120 VG120= high viscosity grade of iso 120 available from Hatco Corporation SW20= iso 20 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America 5 SW68= iso 68 POE available from Castro! IndustrialNorth America SW220= iso 220 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America SW350= iso 350 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America Example III ¨ Wear Data The wear properties of the cross blends were tested in accordance with ASTM
D2670 Falex Pin and Vee Block Test. The Falex Pin & Vee Block Test evaluates the extreme pressure properties or wear characteristics of a lubricant. The machine rotates a test pin against two stationery Vee Blocks at 290 rpm. Load is applied to the Vee blocks through a ratchet mechanism and the test specimen is immersed in the cross blend lubricant while R-134a refrigerant is bubbled up through the lubricant.
A 250 lb load was applied for the first 5 minute break-in period and a 400 lb load was applied for the 30 minute duration of the test. Wear is measured and reported as the number of teeth the ratchet mechanism advances in order to maintain constant load during the prescribed test time. The results for the cross blends are in Table III.
Table Ill Falex Pin and Vee Block Wear Data average of three runs Wear Data measured in Mass in grams Lost Cross Blends Tooth Count Pin Vee Block 1 Vee Block 2 Sample No.
1 7 0.0016 -0.0007 0.0002 3 152 0.0142 0.00052 0.00022 4 13.751 0.01321 0.00071 0.00021 Conventional POEs lcematic SW 68 - 23.5 0.01961 0.00071 0.000851 fnl Average of 4 runs fn2 Average of 3 runs
anti-wear BHT%
Sample No. additive TTZ%
1 0 27% SW20 0.03% 0.10%
73% VG120 2 0 27% SW20 0.00% 0.10%
73% VG120 3 0 27% SW20 0.015% 0.10%
73% VG120 4 0 27% SW20 0.0075% 0.10%
73% VG120 0 100% VG120 0.00% 0.10%
0.01%
6 45 40% SW 350 0.00% 0.10%
60% VG120 VG120= high viscosity grade of iso 120 available from Hatco Corporation SW20= iso 20 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America 5 SW68= iso 68 POE available from Castro! IndustrialNorth America SW220= iso 220 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America SW350= iso 350 POE available from Castro! Industrial North America Example III ¨ Wear Data The wear properties of the cross blends were tested in accordance with ASTM
D2670 Falex Pin and Vee Block Test. The Falex Pin & Vee Block Test evaluates the extreme pressure properties or wear characteristics of a lubricant. The machine rotates a test pin against two stationery Vee Blocks at 290 rpm. Load is applied to the Vee blocks through a ratchet mechanism and the test specimen is immersed in the cross blend lubricant while R-134a refrigerant is bubbled up through the lubricant.
A 250 lb load was applied for the first 5 minute break-in period and a 400 lb load was applied for the 30 minute duration of the test. Wear is measured and reported as the number of teeth the ratchet mechanism advances in order to maintain constant load during the prescribed test time. The results for the cross blends are in Table III.
Table Ill Falex Pin and Vee Block Wear Data average of three runs Wear Data measured in Mass in grams Lost Cross Blends Tooth Count Pin Vee Block 1 Vee Block 2 Sample No.
1 7 0.0016 -0.0007 0.0002 3 152 0.0142 0.00052 0.00022 4 13.751 0.01321 0.00071 0.00021 Conventional POEs lcematic SW 68 - 23.5 0.01961 0.00071 0.000851 fnl Average of 4 runs fn2 Average of 3 runs
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1. A polyol ester lubricant base stock comprising a cross blend of high viscosity polyol ester base stock having a viscosity from iso 120 to iso 140 and conventional polyol ester base stock of a viscosity from iso 20 to 350, resulting in the cross blend having a viscosity of iso 68 to 220; and wherein the high viscosity polyol ester base stock is derived from a condensation reaction of neopentylpolyol and a mixture of linear and branched monocarboxylic acids, wherein the mixture of acids is free of 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid.
2. The polyol ester base stock of claim 1 wherein 73 wt% of the high viscosity base stock is blended with 27 wt% of iso 20 conventional base stock to achieve a cross blend having a viscosity of iso 68.
3. The polyol ester base stock of claim 1 wherein 60 wt% of the high viscosity base stock is blended with 40 wt% of iso 350 conventional base stock to achieve a cross blend having a viscosity of iso 220.
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