EP0869163A1 - Method for reducing engine friction - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to methods for using friction reduction agents in engine fuels.
- this invention relates to methods for reducing friction in the operation of an internal combustion engine using ethoxylated amines.
- U.S Patent No. 4,086,172 discloses a lubricating oil additive composition which is stated to impart improved oxidation properties to crankcase lubricants comprising an antioxidant and certain oil-soluble hydroxy amines.
- ETHOMEEN 18-12TM which has the formula C 18 H 37 N-(CH 2 CH 2 OH) 2 .
- U.S. Patent No. 4,129,508 discloses a lubricant and fuel composition comprising one or more reaction products of a hydrocarbon-substituted succinic acid or anhydride with one or more polyalkylene glycols or monoethers thereof, one or more organic basic metal salts, and one or more alkoxylated amines.
- the alkoxylated amines include commercially available ETHOMEENTM products, including ETHOMEEN C/12TM. Friihauf states that lubricant and fuel compositions containing these additives possess improved demulsifier properties.
- U.S. Patent No. 4,231,883 discloses lubricating oils and engine fuels containing an hydroxyalkyl amine compounds as additives.
- An example of such an additive is N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-n-dodecylamine. It is stated that lubricating oils formulated for the crankcase of an internal combustion engine and comprising these additives reduce engine friction and improve fuel mileage. It is further stated that a useful concentration of the additive in the crankcase oil is 0.05 to 3 weight percent.
- U.S. Patent No. 4,409,000 (LeSuer), now Re. 32,174, discloses a combination of hydroxy amines and hydrocarbon-soluble carboxylic dispersants as engine and carburetor detergents for liquid fuels.
- One of the preferred hydroxy amines is ETHOMEEN C/12TM. It is disclosed that such additives inhibit the formation of unwanted deposits in the carburetor and engine.
- U.S. Patent No. 4,836,829 discloses a gasoline additive comprising a mixture of certain hydroxy amines and certain demulsifying agents that are the to be useful for reducing and/or preventing fouling in a multi-port, electronically controlled fuel injection system for an intemal combustion engine.
- Preferred additive mixtures also include an amine oxide as a second anti-fouling agent.
- a preferred hydroxy amine is bis(2-hydroxy ethyl) cocoamine.
- the concentration of the antifouling agent in the fuel is typically from 2 to 200 ppm, preferably 40 to 120 ppm, based on the total weight of the fuel composition.
- friction reducing additives are generally added to lubricating fuel oils, not engine fuels. We have found, however, that it is possible to reduce engine friction by delivering a friction reducing agent to the engine in the form of a friction reducing additive in the gasoline used to fuel the engine. By doing so, increased power and fuel economy may be obtained.
- the present invention provides a method for reducing friction in the operation of an internal combustion engine by delivering to the internal combustion engine a fuel comprising gasoline and a friction-reducing additive.
- the friction-reducing additive comprises a mixture of an effective amount of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine and at least one detergent.
- the detergent preferably is a polyalkeneamines, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base-type condensation products.
- the gasoline preferably comprises at least certain minimum amounts of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine, that being at least 7 g.hl. -1 (grams per hectoliter) (at least 25 ptb - pounds per thousand barrels) of gasoline.
- the total amount of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine and detergent should preferably be at least 28.5 g.hl. -1 (100 ptb).
- Gasoline fuels containing less than these minimum required amounts of the above mentioned ingredients do not adequately reduce engine friction and/or improve gasoline mileage.
- the preferred gasolines comprise a mixture of at least 11.4 g.hl. -1 (40 ptb) of N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-dodecylamine as the effective friction reducing agent and at least 28.5 g.hl. -1 (100 ptb) of detergent.
- the N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine typically has short chain (C 2 -C 4 ) hydroxyalkyl groups and a long chain (C 8 -C 18 ) alkyl group.
- a preferred compound of this type is bis(2-hydroxy ethyl)cocoamine (also known as bis-ethoxylated cocoamine).
- the compounds used as the effective friction reducing agents have the following structure: in which R 1 is a hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and n is an integer from 2 to 4.
- the preferred N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) n-dodecylamine is usually derived from coconut fatty acid so that the R 1 substituent generally ranges from C 8 to C 18 , with C 12 and C 14 groups predominanting, mostly straight chain.
- the preferred friction reducing agent is available commercially as ETHOMEEN C/12TM from Akzo Nobel, of Chicago, Illinois. Altematively, it may be prepared using any of the methods for preparing ethoxylated amines which are well known in the art. Generally, ethoxylated amines may be prepared by the reaction of the appropriate hydrocarbyl amine with ethylene oxide, often catalyzed, to form the corresponding ethoxylated amine.
- the concentration of the hydroxyalkyl alkylamine (HAAA) additive in the gasoline is usually at least 7 g.hl. -1 (25 ptd), preferably at least 11.4 g.hl. -1 (40 ptb), more preferably at least 14.25 g. hl. -1 (50 ptb), and even more preferably at least 17.1 g. hl. -1 (60 ptb). More than 28.5 g. hl. -1 (100 ptb) is usually not required for effective friction reduction.
- the other preferred component of the fuel additive is at least one detergent which is typically a polyalkeneamine, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base, all of which are conventional materials.
- these detergents reduce and/or prevent deposits which have a tendency to form in carburetors, fuel injectors, intake valves, and intake ports, thereby improving engine performance.
- Such detergent agents also improve fuel economy and reduce intemal combustion engine exhaust emissions.
- the preferred polyalkeneamine detergents are selected from the group consisting of polymeric 1-amines, including polyisobutylene-amine. High vinylic content polyisobutylene-amines are most preferred. Suitable polyisobutylene-amines are described in U.S patent 5,004,478 (Vogel et al.), 5,112,364 (Rath et al.), and DE 3942860. Preferred polyisobutylene-amines have a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 2000.
- polyalkeneamines are available from normal commercial sources or may be prepared by the amination of high vinylic content polyolefins having a weight average molecular weight of from 500 to 3,000 or greater, using conventional methods.
- Polyisobutylene amines are generally prepared by chlorination or hydroformylation of reactive polyisobutylene and subsequent amination with ammonia, hydrocarbyl amine, hydrocarbyl diamine, hydrocarbyl polyamine, alkoxylated hydrocarbyl amines, or mixtures thereof.
- Ammonia ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine, piperazines, hexamethylenediamine, hydroxyalkyl ethylenediamines, hydroxyalkyl triethylenetetraamines, and the like can be incorporated into the polyalkeneamines.
- Such amines can be prepared by the chlorination or halogenation of appropriate polymeric olefins, and subsequently converted into corresponding polyalkene derivatives using these or other known methods of manufacture.
- Altemative preferred detergent agents are the Mannich base condensation products.
- the Mannich base detergents are condensation products of hydrocarbyl phenols, aldehyes, and amines.
- formaldehyde or another aldehyde
- ammonia or with salts of primary or secondary amines, or with amides
- a compound containing an active hydrogen or with salts of primary or secondary amines, or with amides
- the Mannich base reaction of hydrocarbyl phenols, aldehydes, and amines are generally prepared by the alkylation of phenol or phenolics with hydrocarbyl groups having from 10 to 150 or more carbon atoms.
- long chain olefins or polymeric olefins such as polypropylene, polyisobutylene, or mixed polymerized or oligomerized olefins can be used in the phenol alkylation step.
- the substituted phenol is then reacted with a carbonyl source and an amine.
- Carbonyl sources include aldehydes such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propanal, butanal, 2-ethylhexanal and the like.
- aromatic aldehydes may be used to provide a carbonyl source.
- benzaldehyde, vanillin, salicylaldehyde and cinnamaldehyde may be used.
- Dicarbonyl compounds such as glyoxyls as well as carbonyl generating sources such as paraformaldehyde can also be used in some aspects of the invention.
- Amines useful in preparation of the Mannich base condensation product include primary or secondary amines.
- Fatty amines, hydroxyl-containing amines, polyamines such di-, tri-, tetra-, and pentamines or polymeric amines can be used in some aspects of this invention.
- linear and cyclic C 2 -C 6 alkylene di-, tri-, tetra, and pentamines, polyamines, and their substituted polyfunctional derivatives can be used.
- Subtituted derivatives, as used herein, refer to substitution with substituents such as halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, thio, carbalkoxy and alklythio substituents.
- Amines suitable for use in the Mannich base reaction also include ethylene diamines, diethylene triamines, triethylene tetramines, tetraethyleneamine pentamines, propylene diamines, propylene triamines, ethylene triamines, ethylene tetramines, ethylene pentamines, hexamethylene diamines, and the like. Amines containing from 2 to 30 or more carbon atoms are preferred.
- polyetheramines may be used instead of the polyamines decribed above but generally they are less preferred.
- Typical polyether primary amines include those of the formula R17-O(C2H3(R18)O)[n]C3H6NH[2] where R17 is an alkyl-substituted phenyl group containing 14 to 26 carbon atoms, C6 to C30 alkyl group or C7 to C30 aralkyl group, n is an integer ranging from 2 to 10 and R18 is independently hydrogen or methyl.
- R17 is an alkyl-substituted phenyl group containing 14 to 26 carbon atoms, C6 to C30 alkyl group or C7 to C30 aralkyl group, n is an integer ranging from 2 to 10 and R18 is independently hydrogen or methyl.
- These alkyl-substituted phenol-derived polyetheramines are sold by Texaco Chemical Co. under the trademark Surfonamine.
- Surfonamine MNPA-380TM nonylphenyl-1EO-2PO-NH2
- Surfonamine MNPA-510TM nonylphenyl-4EO-2PO-NH2
- Surfonamine MNPA-750TM nonylphenyl-9.5EO-2PO-NH2
- Surfonamine MNPA-860TM nonylphenyl-12EO-2PO-NH2
- 5,112,364 gasoline-engine fuels which contain small amounts of a polyetheramine is prepared by reductive amination of a phenol-initiated or alkylphenol-initiated polyether alcohol with ammonia or a primary amine
- European Patent Application Publication No. 310,875 fuels for spark ignition engines containing a polyetheramine additive prepared by first propoxylating and/or butoxylating an alkanol or primary or secondary alkylmonoamine and then aminating the resulting polyether with ammonia or a primary aliphatic amine).
- the present invention can be used with gasoline fuels intended for use in spark ignition internal combustion engines.
- gasoline fuels include oxygenated gasolines, reformulated gasolines and gasohols.
- the total amount of HAAA, e.g., ETHOMEEN C/12TM and detergent is preferably is at least 28.5 g.hl. -1 (100 ptb), more preferably at least 42.75 g.hl. -1 (150 ptb), and even more preferably between 48.45 to 57 g.hl. -1 (170 to 200 ptb).
- the total amount of HAAA plus detergent ranges from 28.5 to 85.5 g.hl.
- the amount of detergent is typically from 2.85 to 5.7 g.hl. -1 (10 to 200 ptb, and usually 20 to 42.75 g. hl. -1 (70 to 150 ptb).
- HAAA or detergent can be used.
- the ratio of detergent to HAAA can vary from 10:1 to 1:10, with ratios of from 5:1 to 1:5 being preferred.
- the ratio of detergent to HAAA ranges from 1:1 to 5:1.
- the ratio of detergent to HAAA is 2-3:1.
- additives which are useful in practicing the method of this invention further comprise at least one demulsifier selected from the group consisting of acylated polyglycols; alkyl aryl sulfonates; polyglycols; fatty acid alkylamine reaction products; oxyalkylated alkylphenol (formaldehyde) resins; and oxyalkylated alkylphenolic (formaldehyde) resins and polyoxyalkylene glycol.
- demulsifier selected from the group consisting of acylated polyglycols; alkyl aryl sulfonates; polyglycols; fatty acid alkylamine reaction products; oxyalkylated alkylphenol (formaldehyde) resins; and oxyalkylated alkylphenolic (formaldehyde) resins and polyoxyalkylene glycol.
- a preferred demulsifier is oxyalkylated alkylphenolic (formaldehyde) resins, with or without polyoxyalkylene glycol.
- Suitable demulsifiers which are available commercially include the following materials: Tolad T-284TM (solution of acylated polyglycols in aromatic hydrocarbons), Tolad T-286TM (alkyl aryl sulfonates, polyglycols, oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins in aromatic hydrocarbons and isopropyl alcohol), Tolad T-326TM (oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins and polyglycols in aromatic naphtha), Tolad T-500 TM(oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins in aromatic hydrocarbons and alkanols), Tolad T-292TM (oxyalkylated alkylphenol formaldehyde resins in aromatic hydrocarbons and isoprop
- Suitable carrier fluids include propylene glycol-based polyethers and butylene glycol-based polyethers, aromatic and aliphatic esters, polyalkylenes, and mineral oils.
- a gasoline blend suitable for use in intemal combustion engines is prepared by admixing approximately 14.25 g.hl. -1 (50 ptb) of bis(2-hydroxyethyl) cocoamine and approximately 20 g. hl. -1 (70 ptb) of a polymeric 900 MW polyisobutyleneamine (consisting of primarily more than 70% of terminal amine groups.)
- a gasoline blend suitable for use in an internal combustion engine is prepared by admixing approximately 14.25 g. hl. -1 (50 ptb) of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine and approximately 20 g.hl. -1 (70 ptb) of a Mannich base reaction product of polyisobutenyl (approximately 900 MW) alkylated phenol, formaldehyde, and triethylene tetramine based ethylene amines.
- a carboxylate dispersant was prepared according to the generalized teaching of U.S. patent No. 4,409,000.
- a polyisobutylene (having a MW of 900) was reacted with maleic anhydride to form a polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride.
- This hydrocarbyl succinic anhydride was then reacted with tetraethylene pentamine to form a polyisobutenyl succinimide detergent.
- An equal weight mixture of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine and succinimide detergent was prepared by blending at approximately 75° C.
- Example 1 Thermogravimetric analysis was performed by heating the sample at 20° C/min in air flowing at 100 ml/min using a TA thermogravimetric analyzer. The percent residue remaining at 325° C, 425° C, and 525° C was recorded. Little or no residue is most desirable.
- the products of this invention show exceptional cleanliness and high temperature decomposition, when compared to Comparative Example A at a various high temperatures.
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Abstract
A method for reducing friction in the operation of an internal combustion
engine comprising delivering to the internal combustion engine a fuel comprising
gasoline and a friction-reducing additive based on a N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine.
Description
This invention relates to methods for using friction reduction agents in
engine fuels. In particular, this invention relates to methods for reducing friction in the
operation of an internal combustion engine using ethoxylated amines.
A major concem today is finding methods to reduce engine friction and
fuel consumption in internal combustion engines which are safe for the environment
and economically attractive. One means is to treat moving parts of such engines with
lubricants containing friction reducing additives. Considerable work has been done in
this area.
U.S Patent No. 4,086,172 (Lowe) discloses a lubricating oil additive
composition which is stated to impart improved oxidation properties to crankcase
lubricants comprising an antioxidant and certain oil-soluble hydroxy amines. Among
the compounds disclosed is "ETHOMEEN 18-12™" which has the formula C18H37N-(CH2CH2OH)2.
U.S. Patent No. 4,129,508 (Friihauf) discloses a lubricant and fuel
composition comprising one or more reaction products of a hydrocarbon-substituted
succinic acid or anhydride with one or more polyalkylene glycols or monoethers
thereof, one or more organic basic metal salts, and one or more alkoxylated amines.
The alkoxylated amines include commercially available ETHOMEEN™ products,
including ETHOMEEN C/12™. Friihauf states that lubricant and fuel compositions
containing these additives possess improved demulsifier properties.
U.S. Patent No. 4,231,883 (Malec) discloses lubricating oils and engine
fuels containing an hydroxyalkyl amine compounds as additives. An example of such
an additive is N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-n-dodecylamine. It is stated that lubricating oils
formulated for the crankcase of an internal combustion engine and comprising these
additives reduce engine friction and improve fuel mileage. It is further stated that a
useful concentration of the additive in the crankcase oil is 0.05 to 3 weight percent.
U.S. Patent No. 4,409,000 (LeSuer), now Re. 32,174, discloses a
combination of hydroxy amines and hydrocarbon-soluble carboxylic dispersants as
engine and carburetor detergents for liquid fuels. One of the preferred hydroxy
amines is ETHOMEEN C/12™. It is disclosed that such additives inhibit the formation
of unwanted deposits in the carburetor and engine.
U.S. Patent No. 4,836,829 (Zimmerman) discloses a gasoline additive
comprising a mixture of certain hydroxy amines and certain demulsifying agents that
are the to be useful for reducing and/or preventing fouling in a multi-port, electronically
controlled fuel injection system for an intemal combustion engine. Preferred additive
mixtures also include an amine oxide as a second anti-fouling agent. A preferred
hydroxy amine is bis(2-hydroxy ethyl) cocoamine. The concentration of the antifouling
agent in the fuel is typically from 2 to 200 ppm, preferably 40 to 120 ppm, based on
the total weight of the fuel composition.
As indicated above, friction reducing additives are generally added to
lubricating fuel oils, not engine fuels. We have found, however, that it is possible to
reduce engine friction by delivering a friction reducing agent to the engine in the form
of a friction reducing additive in the gasoline used to fuel the engine. By doing so,
increased power and fuel economy may be obtained.
The present invention provides a method for reducing friction in the
operation of an internal combustion engine by delivering to the internal combustion
engine a fuel comprising gasoline and a friction-reducing additive. The friction-reducing
additive comprises a mixture of an effective amount of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine
and at least one detergent. The detergent preferably is a
polyalkeneamines, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base-type condensation products.
In order to reduce engine friction, the gasoline preferably comprises at least
certain minimum amounts of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine, that being at least 7
g.hl.-1 (grams per hectoliter) (at least 25 ptb - pounds per thousand barrels) of gasoline.
The total amount of N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine and detergent should preferably be at least
28.5 g.hl.-1 (100 ptb). Gasoline fuels containing less than these minimum required
amounts of the above mentioned ingredients do not adequately reduce engine friction
and/or improve gasoline mileage. The preferred gasolines comprise a mixture of at
least 11.4 g.hl.-1 (40 ptb) of N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-dodecylamine as the effective
friction reducing agent and at least 28.5 g.hl.-1 (100 ptb) of detergent.
The N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)-alkylamine typically has short chain (C2-C4)
hydroxyalkyl groups and a long chain (C8-C18) alkyl group. A preferred compound of
this type is bis(2-hydroxy ethyl)cocoamine (also known as bis-ethoxylated cocoamine).
The compounds used as the effective friction reducing agents have the following
structure:
in which R1 is a hydrocarbyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and n is an
integer from 2 to 4. The preferred N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) n-dodecylamine is usually
derived from coconut fatty acid so that the R1 substituent generally ranges from C8 to
C18, with C12 and C14 groups predominanting, mostly straight chain.
The preferred friction reducing agent is available commercially as
ETHOMEEN C/12™ from Akzo Nobel, of Chicago, Illinois. Altematively, it may be
prepared using any of the methods for preparing ethoxylated amines which are well
known in the art. Generally, ethoxylated amines may be prepared by the reaction of
the appropriate hydrocarbyl amine with ethylene oxide, often catalyzed, to form the
corresponding ethoxylated amine.
The concentration of the hydroxyalkyl alkylamine (HAAA) additive in the
gasoline is usually at least 7 g.hl.-1(25 ptd), preferably at least 11.4 g.hl.-1(40 ptb), more
preferably at least 14.25 g. hl.-1(50 ptb), and even more preferably at least 17.1 g. hl.-1
(60 ptb). More than 28.5 g. hl.-1(100 ptb) is usually not required for effective friction
reduction.
The other preferred component of the fuel additive is at least one
detergent which is typically a polyalkeneamine, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base,
all of which are conventional materials. Generally, these detergents reduce and/or
prevent deposits which have a tendency to form in carburetors, fuel injectors, intake
valves, and intake ports, thereby improving engine performance. Such detergent
agents also improve fuel economy and reduce intemal combustion engine exhaust
emissions.
The preferred polyalkeneamine detergents are selected from the group
consisting of polymeric 1-amines, including polyisobutylene-amine. High vinylic
content polyisobutylene-amines are most preferred. Suitable polyisobutylene-amines
are described in U.S patent 5,004,478 (Vogel et al.), 5,112,364 (Rath et al.), and DE
3942860. Preferred polyisobutylene-amines have a weight average molecular weight
of 500 to 2000.
Such polyalkeneamines are available from normal commercial sources or
may be prepared by the amination of high vinylic content polyolefins having a weight
average molecular weight of from 500 to 3,000 or greater, using conventional
methods. Polyisobutylene amines are generally prepared by chlorination or
hydroformylation of reactive polyisobutylene and subsequent amination with ammonia,
hydrocarbyl amine, hydrocarbyl diamine, hydrocarbyl polyamine, alkoxylated
hydrocarbyl amines, or mixtures thereof. Ammonia, ethylenediamine,
diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine, piperazines,
hexamethylenediamine, hydroxyalkyl ethylenediamines, hydroxyalkyl
triethylenetetraamines, and the like can be incorporated into the polyalkeneamines.
Such amines can be prepared by the chlorination or halogenation of appropriate
polymeric olefins, and subsequently converted into corresponding polyalkene
derivatives using these or other known methods of manufacture.
Altemative preferred detergent agents are the Mannich base
condensation products. The Mannich base detergents are condensation products of
hydrocarbyl phenols, aldehyes, and amines. In the manufacture of the Mannich base
reaction products, formaldehyde (or another aldehyde) is condensed with ammonia (or
with salts of primary or secondary amines, or with amides) and a compound containing
an active hydrogen. For example, the Mannich base reaction of hydrocarbyl phenols,
aldehydes, and amines are generally prepared by the alkylation of phenol or phenolics
with hydrocarbyl groups having from 10 to 150 or more carbon atoms. For instance,
long chain olefins or polymeric olefins such as polypropylene, polyisobutylene, or
mixed polymerized or oligomerized olefins can be used in the phenol alkylation step.
The substituted phenol is then reacted with a carbonyl source and an amine. Carbonyl
sources include aldehydes such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propanal, butanal, 2-ethylhexanal
and the like. In addition aromatic aldehydes may be used to provide a
carbonyl source. For instance, benzaldehyde, vanillin, salicylaldehyde and
cinnamaldehyde may be used. Dicarbonyl compounds such as glyoxyls as well as
carbonyl generating sources such as paraformaldehyde can also be used in some
aspects of the invention.
Amines useful in preparation of the Mannich base condensation product
include primary or secondary amines. Fatty amines, hydroxyl-containing amines,
polyamines such di-, tri-, tetra-, and pentamines or polymeric amines can be used in
some aspects of this invention. For example, linear and cyclic C2-C6 alkylene di-, tri-,
tetra, and pentamines, polyamines, and their substituted polyfunctional derivatives can
be used. Subtituted derivatives, as used herein, refer to substitution with substituents
such as halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, thio, carbalkoxy and alklythio substituents.
Amines suitable for use in the Mannich base reaction also include
ethylene diamines, diethylene triamines, triethylene tetramines, tetraethyleneamine
pentamines, propylene diamines, propylene triamines, ethylene triamines, ethylene
tetramines, ethylene pentamines, hexamethylene diamines, and the like. Amines
containing from 2 to 30 or more carbon atoms are preferred.
The Mannich base product can also react further in at least three
additional ways. If it is a primary or secondary amine, it may condense with one or two
additional molecules of aldehyde and active compound to yield a product such as
N(CH2CH2COR)3 or the like. If the active hydrogen compound has two or three
active hydrogens, the Mannich base may condense with one or two additional
molecules of aldehyde and ammonia or amine to yield a product such as (H2NCH2)3
CCOR or the like. Alternatively, another further reaction consists of condensation of
the Mannich base with excess formaldehyde yielding a product such as
H2C=NCH2CH2COR or the like.
The polyetheramines may be used instead of the polyamines decribed
above but generally they are less preferred. Typical polyether primary amines include
those of the formula R17-O(C2H3(R18)O)[n]C3H6NH[2] where R17 is an alkyl-substituted
phenyl group containing 14 to 26 carbon atoms, C6 to C30 alkyl group or
C7 to C30 aralkyl group, n is an integer ranging from 2 to 10 and R18 is independently
hydrogen or methyl. These alkyl-substituted phenol-derived polyetheramines are sold
by Texaco Chemical Co. under the trademark Surfonamine. Those available
commercially include Surfonamine MNPA-380™ (nonylphenyl-1EO-2PO-NH2),
Surfonamine MNPA-510™ (nonylphenyl-4EO-2PO-NH2), Surfonamine MNPA-750™
(nonylphenyl-9.5EO-2PO-NH2) and Surfonamine MNPA-860™ (nonylphenyl-12EO-2PO-NH2).
See, for example, US 5509943. Other polyetheramines are described in
U.S. 5,112,364 (gasoline-engine fuels which contain small amounts of a
polyetheramine is prepared by reductive amination of a phenol-initiated or
alkylphenol-initiated polyether alcohol with ammonia or a primary amine) and
European Patent Application Publication No. 310,875 (fuels for spark ignition engines
containing a polyetheramine additive prepared by first propoxylating and/or
butoxylating an alkanol or primary or secondary alkylmonoamine and then aminating
the resulting polyether with ammonia or a primary aliphatic amine).
The present invention can be used with gasoline fuels intended for use in
spark ignition internal combustion engines. Such gasoline fuels include oxygenated
gasolines, reformulated gasolines and gasohols. In order to achieve friction reduction
and improved fuel economy, the total amount of HAAA, e.g., ETHOMEEN C/12™ and
detergent is preferably is at least 28.5 g.hl.-1 (100 ptb), more preferably at least 42.75
g.hl.-1(150 ptb), and even more preferably between 48.45 to 57 g.hl.-1(170 to 200 ptb).
Typically, the total amount of HAAA plus detergent ranges from 28.5 to 85.5 g.hl.-1
(100 to 300 ptb), preferably between 40 to 57 g.hl.-1(140 to 200 ptb). The amount of
detergent is typically from 2.85 to 5.7 g.hl.-1(10 to 200 ptb, and usually 20 to 42.75 g.
hl.-1(70 to 150 ptb).
An excess of HAAA or detergent can be used. for instance, the ratio of
detergent to HAAA can vary from 10:1 to 1:10, with ratios of from 5:1 to 1:5 being
preferred. In other preferred embodiments of the present invention the ratio of
detergent to HAAA ranges from 1:1 to 5:1. In some more preferred embodiments of
the present invention the ratio of detergent to HAAA is 2-3:1.
Additional components such as corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers,
solubilizers, carrier fluids, and the like can also be used with this invention. For
example, additives which are useful in practicing the method of this invention further
comprise at least one demulsifier selected from the group consisting of acylated
polyglycols; alkyl aryl sulfonates; polyglycols; fatty acid alkylamine reaction products;
oxyalkylated alkylphenol (formaldehyde) resins; and oxyalkylated alkylphenolic
(formaldehyde) resins and polyoxyalkylene glycol. A preferred demulsifier is
oxyalkylated alkylphenolic (formaldehyde) resins, with or without polyoxyalkylene
glycol. Suitable demulsifiers which are available commercially include the following
materials: Tolad T-284™ (solution of acylated polyglycols in aromatic hydrocarbons),
Tolad T-286™ (alkyl aryl sulfonates, polyglycols, oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde
resins in aromatic hydrocarbons and isopropyl alcohol), Tolad T-326™
(oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins and polyglycols in aromatic naphtha),
Tolad T-500 ™(oxyalkylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde resins in aromatic
hydrocarbons and alkanols), Tolad T-292™ (oxyalkylated alkylphenol formaldehyde
resins in aromatic hydrocarbons and isopropanol), Tolad T-347™ (oxyalkylated
alkylphenol formaldehyde resins and acylated polyglycols in aromatic hydrocarbons
and methanol), Tolad T-370™ (polyglycols in aromatic hydrocarbons), Nalco 5450™
(hydrocarbon blend of alkylphenol formaldehyde resin polyoxyalkylene polyether),
Nalco 5451™ (polyglycolated polyol esters and polyglycolated
alkylphenol/formaldehyde resin in aromatic solvent), Nalco 5452™ (polyethers and
oxyalkylated alkylphenol/formaldehyde resin adducts in aromatic solvent), Nalco
5453™(oxyalkylated alkylphenol/formaldehyde resin adducts in aromatic solvent),
Nalco 85BD-194™ (ethoxylated nonyl phenol/formaldehyde resin in hydrocarbon
solvent), Nalco 5455™ (oxyalkylated alkyl phenol-formaldehyde resin in aromatic
solvent). (Tolad is a trademark of Tretolite Division of Petrolite Corporation, St. Louis,
Missouri). Nalco is a trademark of Nalco Chemical Company, Oak Brook, Illinois.
Suitable carrier fluids include propylene glycol-based polyethers and
butylene glycol-based polyethers, aromatic and aliphatic esters, polyalkylenes, and
mineral oils.
The following examples illustrate the invention.
An equal weight mixture of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine and 900 MW
polyisobutylene amine (primarily amine derived from terminal polymeric vinylic groups)
was prepared by blending at approximately 75° C. This concentrate was used for
testing and can be used to prepare fuel blends by appropriate dilution.
A gasoline blend suitable for use in intemal combustion engines is
prepared by admixing approximately 14.25 g.hl.-1(50 ptb) of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)
cocoamine and approximately 20 g. hl.-1(70 ptb) of a polymeric 900 MW
polyisobutyleneamine (consisting of primarily more than 70% of terminal amine
groups.)
An equal mixture of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine and a Mannich base
reaction product of polyisobutenyl (approximately 900 MW) alkylated phenol,
formaldehyde, and triethylene tetramine based ethylene amines was prepared by
blending the two components at approximately 75° C. This concentrate was used for
testing and can be used to prepare fuel blends by appropriate dilution.
A gasoline blend suitable for use in an internal combustion engine is
prepared by admixing approximately 14.25 g. hl.-1(50 ptb) of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine
and approximately 20 g.hl.-1(70 ptb) of a Mannich base
reaction product of polyisobutenyl (approximately 900 MW) alkylated phenol,
formaldehyde, and triethylene tetramine based ethylene amines.
A carboxylate dispersant was prepared according to the generalized
teaching of U.S. patent No. 4,409,000. A polyisobutylene (having a MW of 900) was
reacted with maleic anhydride to form a polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride. This
hydrocarbyl succinic anhydride was then reacted with tetraethylene pentamine to form
a polyisobutenyl succinimide detergent.
An equal weight mixture of bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamine and
succinimide detergent was prepared by blending at approximately 75° C.
The products of Examples 1, 3, and Comparative Example A were
evaluated with respect to cleanliness during thermal decomposition using
thermogravimetric analysis as shown in Table 1 below. Thermogravimetric analysis
was performed by heating the sample at 20° C/min in air flowing at 100 ml/min using a
TA thermogravimetric analyzer. The percent residue remaining at 325° C, 425° C,
and 525° C was recorded. Little or no residue is most desirable.
As can be seen from the thermogravimetric analyses results, the products of this
invention show exceptional cleanliness and high temperature decomposition, when
compared to Comparative Example A at a various high temperatures.
Example | % Residue at 325° C | % Residue at 425° C | % Residue at 525° C |
1 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
3 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
Comparative Example A | 35.5 | 6.3 | 2.4 |
The following data demonstrate that the use of Ethomeen C/12™ results
in friction reduction.
Ethomeen C/12™ was added to a 5W-30 engine oil which was usd as the crakcase oil in a motored (non-fuelled) 1.51 Toyota engine. The results are shown below.
The lube spiking test was repeated at various concentration levels in a 3.81 Buick fired
(fuelled) engine, with the results shown below.
The effectiveness of the hydroxyamine as a fuel additive for reducing engine friction is
shown by the results below which show the decrease in BSFC when 50 ptb of
Ethomeen C/12™ is used as a gasoline additive for the gasoline fuel fed to a 3.8 l
Buick fired engine on 5W-30 engine oil.
Ethomeen C/12™ was added to a 5W-30 engine oil which was usd as the crakcase oil in a motored (non-fuelled) 1.51 Toyota engine. The results are shown below.
Lube spiking results | |
Ethomeen C/12™ in a 5W-30; 1.5L Toyota - Motored | |
wt% (Spiked in lube) | % benefit (decrease in Motoring Torque) |
0.25 | 3.3 |
0.50 | 14.0 |
Speed: 1500 rpm | |
Temperature: 225°F (107°C) |
Lube spiking results | |
Ethomeen C/12™ in a 5W-30; 3.8L Buick-Fired | |
wt% (spiked in lube) | % benefit (decrease in BSFC) |
0 | 0.0 |
0.1 | 2.0 |
0.2 | 2.4 |
0.3 | 2.4 |
0.4 | 3.5 |
0.5 | 4.4 |
0.6 | 6.1 |
Speed: 1500 rpm | |
Load: 6.6 HP | |
Temperature: 275°F (135°C) |
Fueled engine test results | |
Effect of Ethomeen C/12™ as gasoline additive (50 ptb) | |
hours (of engine operation) | % benefit (decrease in BSFC) |
0 | 0.0 |
32 | 2.0 |
64 | 2.3 |
96 | 2.3 |
128 | 4.2 |
160 | 5.0 |
192 | 6.0 |
224 | 6.1 |
256 | 6.1 |
288 | 6.1 |
BSFC = brake specific fuel consumption | |
(Fuel economy evaluations on a stationary engine stand) | |
Speed: 1500 rpm | |
Load: 6.6 HP | |
Temperature: 275°F (135°C) |
Claims (13)
- A method for reducing friction in the operation of an internal combustion engine which comprises delivering to the internal combustion engine a fuel comprising gasoline and friction-reducing additive comprising an N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine.
- The method of claim 2 in which the bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine is bis(hydroxyethyl) dodecylamine.
- The method of any of claims 1 to 3 in which the gasoline includes at least 11.4 g.hl-1(40 ptb) N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-dodecylamine, preferably 14.25 to 28.5 g.hl-1 (50 to 100 ptb) N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)-dodecylamine.
- The method of any preceding claim in which the gasoline includes a detergent.
- The method of claim 5 in which the detergent is a polyalkeneamine, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base reaction product.
- A method according to claim 5 or claim 6 in which the weight ratio of detergent to N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl) alkylamine is in the range 1:1 to 5:1.
- A method according to claim 1 in which the gasoline comprises at least 28.5 g.hl.-1(100 ptb) of a friction-reducing additive combination which comprises N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)dodecylamine and a detergent, in which the ratio of detergent to N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)dodecylamine is between 1:1 and 5:1.
- The use in a motor gasoline fuel of an additive for reducing friction in the engine burning the fuel of a friction-reducing additive comprising an N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine.
- Use according to claim 9 in which the N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine is present in the fuel in an amount of at least 7 g.hl-1 (25 ptb).
- A motor gasoline fuel comprising a fuel base and a friction reducing additive comprising an N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine and, optionally, a detergent.
- A fuel according to claim 11 in which the friction reducing additive is included in an amount of at least 28.5 g.hl-1 (100 ptb) and in which the ratio of detergent to N,N-bis(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine is in the range 1:1 to 5:1.
- A fuel according to claim 11 or claim 12 in which the detergent is a polyalkeneamine, a polyetheramine or a Mannich base reaction product.
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