Abstract

A lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and from 0.1% to 30% by weight of a phosphorus ester compound of formula (A): A lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and from 0.1% to 30% by weight of a phosphorus ester compound of formula (A): in which s is 0 or 1; and the radicals X represent, independently of each other, —OR′ or R′ moieties, where R′ represents hydrogen or a linear or branched hydrocarbon moiety, preferably having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, with the proviso that: when s is 0, the three X radicals represent —OR′ moieties, and when s is 1, at least two of the three X radicals are —OR′ moieties.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters
• C10M 125/10 - Metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates or bicarbonates
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives

Abstract

Lubricant composition comprising: Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and 0.1 to 30% by weight of an imidazoline compound of formula (A): Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and 0.1 to 30% by weight of an imidazoline compound of formula (A): Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and 0.1 to 30% by weight of an imidazoline compound of formula (A): defined such that: Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and 0.1 to 30% by weight of an imidazoline compound of formula (A): defined such that: R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group comprising 1 to 16 carbon atoms, optionally substituted at the end of the chain by a group selected from among NH2, OH or SH; and Lubricant composition comprising: at least one base oil; and 0.1 to 30% by weight of an imidazoline compound of formula (A): defined such that: R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group comprising 1 to 16 carbon atoms, optionally substituted at the end of the chain by a group selected from among NH2, OH or SH; and R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group comprising 1 to 36 carbon atoms.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 133/44 - Five-membered ring containing nitrogen and carbon only
• C10M 133/56 - AmidesImides
• C10M 125/10 - Metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates or bicarbonates
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of at least one phosphorus compound, which is free of sulfur and has no amine function, as an anti-wear and extreme-pressure additive in a lubricant composition for a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle. The invention also relates to the use of a lubricant composition comprising at least one phosphorus compound, which is free of sulfur and has no amine function, as an anti-wear and extreme-pressure additive, for lubricating and optionally cooling a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, in particular for lubricating and cooling the electric motor and the power electronics of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of at least one compound, which has at least one sterically hindered amine or phenolic function, as an anti-corrosion additive in a lubricant composition for a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, said lubricant composition comprising one or more amino and/or sulfur anti-wear additives. The invention also relates to the use of a lubricant composition comprising one or more compounds, which has at least one sterically hindered amine or phenolic function, as one or more anti-corrosion additives, further comprising one or more amino and/or sulfur anti-wear additives, for lubricating a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, in particular for lubricating the electric motor and the power electronics of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 133/12 - Amines, e.g. polyalkylene polyaminesQuaternary amines having amino groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10M 129/10 - Hydroxy compounds having hydroxy groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10M 135/36 - Heterocyclic sulfur, selenium or tellurium compounds the ring containing sulfur and carbon with nitrogen or oxygen
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of at least one succinimide compound as an anti-corrosion additive in a lubricant composition for a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, said lubricant composition comprising one or more amino and/or sulfur anti-wear additives. The invention also relates to the use of a lubricant composition for lubricating a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 133/16 - AmidesImides
• C10M 135/36 - Heterocyclic sulfur, selenium or tellurium compounds the ring containing sulfur and carbon with nitrogen or oxygen
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining the electrophoretic velocity of droplets of a first fluid in a second fluid, the method comprising: providing a first capillary (3′) having an outlet positioned in a first channel (3); providing a stream of the first fluid in the first capillary and providing a stream of the second fluid in the first channel external to the first capillary, so as to generate droplets of the first fluid in the second fluid at the outlet of the first capillary; transporting the droplets to an observation area (200) in a second channel (11); applying an electric field to the observation area of the second channel; and measuring the velocity of the droplets in the observation area. The invention also relates to a device for determining the electrophoretic velocity of droplets of a first fluid in a second fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/447 - Systems using electrophoresis
• G01N 15/00 - Investigating characteristics of particlesInvestigating permeability, pore-volume or surface-area of porous materials

Abstract

The invention relates to a dynamic method for determining the formation of a Winsor III microemulsion system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mixture of an aqueous medium and a hydrocarbon medium in a chamber; continuously altering the concentration of at least one component in the mixture, while the ratio of the aqueous medium to the hydrocarbon medium remains constant and while stirring the mixture; and continuously measuring at least one physicochemical property of the mixture. The invention further relates to a device for determining the formation of a Winsor III microemulsion system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants

Abstract

Embodiments provide functionality for extracting hyrdrocarbons from a subterranean formation. A fluid is provided and injected into a subterranean formation during a first period of time but not during a second period of time. At least part of the providing and injecting of the fluid is carried out using solar energy. Further, displaced hydrocarbons are collected from the subterranean formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• E21B 43/40 - Separation associated with re-injection of separated materials
• F25J 3/02 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by rectification, i.e. by continuous interchange of heat and material between a vapour stream and a liquid stream

Abstract

The application generally relates to bioproduction of molecules of interest in microorganisms, more particularly in microalgae. In particular, the application relates to methods for increasing triacylglycerol production in micro-organisms, in particular in microalgae, using recombinant micro-organisms which have been genetically engineered to express or overexpress a mutant of a bubblegum-type acyl-CoA synthase, and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• C12P 7/6409 - Fatty acids
• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lubricant composition, in particular for a gas or steam turbine, comprising: —at least one base oil; —at least one phenylnaphthylamine (PAN) compound, preferably alkylphenyl-α-naphthylamine (APAN) compound; —at least one diphenylamine (DPA) compound, preferably dialkyl-diphenylamine compound; and —at least one phosphite ester compound, preferably triaryl phosphite ester compound; in which the ratio by weight between said diphenylamine compound(s) and said phosphite ester compound(s) is strictly greater than 1.0.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 133/12 - Amines, e.g. polyalkylene polyaminesQuaternary amines having amino groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10M 137/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing phosphorus having no phosphorus-to-carbon bond
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives

Abstract

An emollient composition comprising at least one hydrocarbon fluid in an amount of 50 to 100% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition is provided. The fluid can be obtained by a process of catalytically hydrogenating a feed comprising more than 85% by weight of oligomerized olefins, at a temperature from 115 to 195° C. and at a pressure from 30 to 70 bars. A cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition comprising the emollient composition and uses thereof are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 5/03 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing the same number of carbon atoms by hydrogenation of non-aromatic carbon-to-carbon double bonds
• C07C 7/04 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by distillation
• A61K 8/31 - Hydrocarbons
• A61K 31/01 - Hydrocarbons
• A61K 8/06 - Emulsions
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
• C07C 9/16 - Branched-chain hydrocarbons

Abstract

The heated pipeline comprises an inner pipe intended to convey a fluid, and an outer coating made of a thermal insulating material and covering the inner pipe. The outer coating comprises at least one duct delimited, in a transverse plane, by a closed outline entirely defined in the thermal insulating material, each duct housing a respective heating element.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons
• F16L 59/14 - Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining drain configurations of wells in a field containing a hydrocarbon reservoir, said method comprising: receiving a first set of geological gridded models; receiving a set of criteria; estimating a plurality of weights, each weight being associated to a respective criterion among the plurality of criteria, based on a reference drain configuration comprised in the first received set of geological gridded models and the received set of criteria; receiving a second geological gridded model of the field; determining a drain configuration based on the received set of criteria and the plurality of estimated weights.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
• E21B 43/14 - Obtaining from a multiple-zone well

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for adapting an unstructured mesh model of a geological subsurface obtained using measurements of said geological subsurface, to match it to a target, said unstructured mesh model comprising a first reference interface and a second reference interface. The method comprises: —for each corner between the first reference interface and the second reference interface: —determining a vector at said corner, said vector is determined to maximize local variation oft, (u,v) being locally constant along said vector; —determining a first distance between said corner and said first reference interface along said vector; —determining a second distance between said corner and said second reference interface along said vector; —determining a third distance between said corner and said first target interface along said vector; —determining a fourth distance between said corner and said second target interface along said vector; —modifying the coordinates for said corner along said vector as a function of the first distance, the second distance, the third distance and the fourth distance

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The invention concerns a solid polymer electrolyte comprising a polymer matrix comprising at least one ionic salt, the polymer matrix comprising at least one polyalkene carbonate, at least one second polymer different from the polyalkene carbonate polymer, and at least one alkene carbonate coming from the decomposition of the polyalkene carbonate. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing the solid polymer electrolyte and a battery comprising the solid polymer electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/056 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method comprising providing (S10) a geomodel representing horizons and geological units of the reservoir; providing (S20), for each well a trajectory representing the path of the well in the reservoir, and data distributed along the trajectory. The data include horizon markers, one or more fault markers, and a geological unit log. The method comprises deforming (S30) the trajectory of at least one well based on the geomodel. The deforming is constrained by consistency of the horizon markers and of the geological unit log with the geomodel, a discontinuity being allowed at each fault marker. This provides an improved solution for obtaining consistency between the geomodel and the trajectory of the at least one well.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composite electrode for a device storing electrical energy wherein said electrode comprises an electrode body and an electrode shell, wherein said body comprises at least one water-soluble polymer and wherein at least a part of said shell comprises a shell comprising at least one organic or organometallic material. The present invention relates to a composite electrode for a device storing electrical energy wherein said electrode comprises an electrode body and an electrode shell, wherein said body comprises at least one water-soluble polymer and wherein at least a part of said shell comprises a shell comprising at least one organic or organometallic material. The present invention also relates to a device storing electrical energy comprising said composite electrode and a process for preparing said composite electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
• H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
• H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

Abstract

The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method of geological grid analysis, for hydrocarbon production, based on values of a geological attribute in a subsoil. The method comprises providing one or more geological grids. Each geological grid represents the subsoil. Each geological grid comprises respective cells. Each cell represents a respective portion of the subsoil. The method further comprises, for each geological grid, providing a first distribution. The first distribution comprises geological attribute values each on a respective cell. Each geological attribute value represents a value of the geological attribute in the respective portion. The method further comprises, for each geological grid, determining a second distribution based on the first distribution. The second distribution comprises flux values each on a respective cell. Each flux value represents a flux of the geological attribute in the respective portion. This constitutes an improved method of geological grid analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device comprising a photovoltaic system, a water treatment system, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first fluidic circuit for circulating a first fluid through said first heat exchanger, said first heat exchanger being in thermal contact with said photovoltaic system, and a second fluidic circuit for circulating said second fluid through said second heat exchanger and through said water treatment system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C02F 1/14 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation using solar energy
• C02F 1/72 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by oxidation
• C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C02F 1/20 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by degassing, i.e. liberation of dissolved gases
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• H02S 40/42 - Cooling means

Abstract

A method for modelling the formation of a sedimentary basin using a stratigraphic forward modelling program is disclosed, wherein the stratigraphic forward modelling program simulates the superposition of successive layers of sediments, each layer of sediments corresponding to a determined period of time, the method comprising: a. Receiving a facies log comprising a succession of layers of different facies, b. determining environmental conditions associated to at least some of the facies of the facies log to infer an environmental factor log, c. determining from the facies log a number of layer of sediments and a thickness of each layer of sediments to be simulated by the stratigraphic forward modelling program for modelling the facies log, and d. determining, from the environmental factor log, environmental parameters associated to the layers of sediments to be simulated by the stratigraphic forward modeling program such that the superposition of the simulated layers or sediments corresponds to the facies logs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G01V 1/46 - Data acquisition
• G01V 1/30 - Analysis

Abstract

The invention provides an electrocatalyst and a method of preparing a metal catalyst material comprising in-situ electrodeposition of the catalytic metal in the presence of CO2 and/or CO under electroreduction conditions, wherein the catalytic metal comprising copper (Cu) or silver (Ag) is electrodeposited onto a substrate comprising a gas diffusion layer and wherein the gas diffusion layer includes a metal seed layer disposed thereon, so that the catalytic metal is electrodeposited as an active catalyst layer onto the metal seed layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal
• C25B 11/032 - Gas diffusion electrodes
• C25B 11/054 - Electrodes comprising electrocatalysts supported on a carrier
• C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper
• C25D 3/46 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of silver

Abstract

A method for setting parameters of a stratigraphic forward modelling program for modelling the formation of a sedimentary basin, wherein the stratigraphic forward modelling program is configured to simulate the superposition of successive layers of sediments, each layer of sediments corresponding to a determined period of time, the method comprising steps of:—receiving a facies log corresponding to an initial state of at least one well belonging to the sedimentary basin, wherein the facies log comprises a succession of layers of different facies wherein each layer extends from a respective depth with a respective thickness, and—determining a number of layers of sediments to be simulated by the stratigraphic forward modelling program for modelling the facies log, and a thickness of each layer of sediments, such that each facies layer of the facies log is modelled by at least one corresponding layer of sediments simulated by the stratigraphic forward modelling program.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation

Abstract

A station-level framework to operate one or multiple plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations with optimal pricing policy and charge scheduling, which incorporates human behavior to capture the driver charging decision process. The user is presented with menu of price-differentiated charging services, which differ in per-unit price and the energy delivery schedule. Involving human in the loop dynamics, the operation model results in the alleviation of the overstay issue may occur when a charging session has completed. A multi-block convex transformation is used to reformulate the resulting non-convex problem via the Fenchel-Young Inequality and a Block Coordinate Descent algorithm is applied to solve the overall problem with an efficiency which enables real-time implementation. The pricing control policy realizes benefits in three aspects: (i) net profits gain, (ii) overstay reduction, and (iii) increased quality-of-service.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for forming a coarse-scale three-dimensional geological model of sedimentary structures, the method being implemented by a computer, and comprising: —forming a fine-scale three dimensional model of the sedimentary structures, by implementing steps of: o modeling a plurality of meshed sedimentary surfaces, the plurality of meshed sedimentary surfaces delimiting superposed layers of lithology, o forming an unstructured grid comprising a plurality of cells, wherein each cell extends between at least two sedimentary surfaces, o attributing petrophysical parameters to each cell of the grid, and o attributing, to at least some of the sedimentary surfaces, a transmissivity reduction coefficient, and —upscaling the fine-scale three dimensional model to obtain a coarse-scale three dimensional model comprising a plurality of cells, wherein each cell is associated to petrophysical parameters determined from the petrophysical parameters of the fine-scale model, and from the transmissivity reduction coefficient of the sedimentary surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for upscaling data of a reservoir model, the method being implemented by a computer, and comprising the steps of: —defining a reservoir model comprising a volume of dimensions DH, Dv along respectively two distinct directions H,V, —receiving statistical data relative to the volume, comprising: relative proportions of at least two rock types, wherein each rock type corresponds to a permeability value and respective curves of relative permeability with water saturation of two phases of a fluid within the rock type, one of the phases being water, and a variogram of absolute permeability defined by correlation lengths LH, Lv, along the two directions H,V, and, —computing, equivalent relative permeability values of a phase of the fluid within the volume, comprising: at least an equivalent relative permeability value according to the first direction H, and at least an equivalent relative permeability value according to the second direction V, wherein each equivalent relative permeability value of a phase of the fluid according to a direction d chosen among H,V is computed based on relative permeability values of the phase of the fluid within each rock type, and on a coefficient depending on the anisotropy of the volume and on non-ergodicity parameters εH, εv relative to each direction H,V, the non-ergodicity parameters depending on the volume dimensions along said directions and on the variogram of absolute permeability.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells

Abstract

Systems and methods for including overstay and human behavior in the pricing structure of a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging station, in order to maximize operating revenue, and manage overstay duration. A mathematical framework with discrete choice models (DCM) is incorporated to operate a PEV charging station with an optimal pricing policy and charge control. The framework determines the probability of a PEV driver selecting various charging options, including overstay price. The pricing options are charging-flexibility, which allows a controller to manage charging costs over a parking duration, charging-asap, which charges the electric vehicle immediately and continuously until the vehicle departs, the battery is fully charged, or a desired level of charge has been reached, and leaving, which is an opportunity cost to the charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/64 - Optimising energy costs, e.g. responding to electricity rates
• B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
• B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
• B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control

Abstract

The protection device has a valve and a valve actuator, able to move the valve to a closed position when a pressure upstream of the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. The valve actuator includes a biaser, to maintain the valve in an open position; an actuation mechanism, to move the valve to the closed position, the actuation mechanism with a fluid sampling passage to fluidly connect the flow line to a fluid actuated surface of the actuation mechanism. At least a rupture element preventing the passage of fluid from the flow line when the pressure upstream of the rupture element is lower than the threshold pressure, the rupture element being able to break at the threshold pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/04 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads in underwater well heads
• E21B 43/017 - Production satellite stations, i.e. underwater installations comprising a plurality of satellite well heads connected to a central station
• F16K 17/40 - Safety valvesEqualising valves with fracturing member, e.g. fracturing diaphragm, fusible joint
• G05D 16/04 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties
• G01N 11/02 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material
• G01N 33/44 - ResinsPlasticsRubberLeather

Abstract

16 monoalcohol to reduce the fuel consumption of a vehicle fitted with a transmission member, in particular a gearbox and/or an axle, which is lubricated by means of said composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 129/70 - Esters of monocarboxylic acids
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
• C10N 40/04 - Oil-bathGear-boxesAutomatic transmissionsTraction drives

Abstract

Composition including, for 100 wt. % thereof: a) from 30 wt. % to 80 wt. % of at least one ester chosen from the elements of the group consisting of:—the compounds of formula (I): {CH 3-(CH 2) x1-C(═O)—O—CH 2-CH[O—C(═O)—(CH 2) x2-CH 3]-CH 2-O—C(═O)—(CH2) x3-CH 3 (I) with x1, x2 and x3 representing an integer between 6 and 8, and of—the compounds of formula (II): R—C(═O)—O—R′(II), where: R—C(═O) represents an acyl radical including from eight to ten carbon atoms, and W represents an alkyl radical including from one to twenty-two carbon atoms, and b) from 20 wt. % to 70 wt. % of at least one mixture of hydrocarbons of which at least 94 wt % includes from fifteen to nineteen carbon atoms, and oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions including such a composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/37 - Esters of carboxylic acids
• A61K 8/31 - Hydrocarbons
• A61K 8/06 - Emulsions
• A61Q 17/04 - Topical preparations for affording protection against sunlight or other radiationTopical sun tanning preparations
• A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin

Abstract

A bituminous composition includes at least one bitumen base, at least one first chemical additive chosen from compounds of general formula Ar1-R1-Ar2 (I), and at least one second chemical additive chosen from a second chemical additive chosen from the reaction products of at least one C3-C12 polyol and of at least one C2-C12 aldehyde. This composition can be used for different industrial applications and as road binder, notably for the preparation of bituminous mixes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch

Abstract

An adjuvant composition for a vaccine includes one or more substantially isoparaffinic hydrocarbon oils having C17 and/or C18 isoparaffins, and one or more surfactants. A vaccine includes the adjuvant composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations. One such example embodiment injects a polymer solution into an upper layer of a subterranean formation and, likewise, injects an aqueous solution into a lower layer of the subterranean formation. Hydrocarbons displaced by at least one of the injected polymer and the injected aqueous solution are collected.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• E21B 43/20 - Displacing by water

Abstract

Use of an ester in a cooling composition. The present invention relates to the use of a composition, for cooling a drive system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least one ester having a kinematic viscosity, measured at −25° C., less than or equal to 200 mm2/s and an auto-ignition point greater than or equal to 350° C. It also relates to a composition capable of cooling a drive system, in particular the battery and/or the power electronics of an electric or hybrid vehicle, the composition comprising (i) at least one ester having a kinematic viscosity, measured at −25° C., less than or equal to 200 mm2/s and an auto-ignition point greater than or equal to 350° C. and (ii) at least one additive selected from antioxidants, friction modifiers, detergents, anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, dispersants, pour point depressants, defoamers and mixtures thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups

Abstract

A method for determining hydrocarbon production of a reservoir includes modeling the reservoir with a gridded model having a coarse partition and a fine partition. A first matrix is determined based on a Jacobian matrix function of the gridded model. A first projector matrix is determined as a concatenation of relevant generalized eigenvectors of a first square matrix and a second square matrix derived from the first matrix. A submatrix is extracted from the first projector matrix, and a projector matrix is determined based on a concatenation of vectors derived from relevant generalized eigenvectors of a third square matrix and a fourth square matrix derived from the submatrix. A preconditioner operator is determined based on the projector matrix, and hydrocarbon production is determined for the reservoir based on the preconditioner operator.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/003 - Determining well or borehole volumes
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]

Abstract

A method for determining a delivery solution to pick-up and deliver packs by a fleet of vehicles in a predetermined environment, the delivery solution comprising a set of vehicle features, a set of energy source features, and a set of paths; the method comprising the following steps: acquiring an environment graph representing pick-up and delivery locations, a set of vehicle constraints and a set of operational constraints; determining at least one path for at least one slave problem, said slave problem comprising determining at least one path for a vehicle to pick-up and deliver packs while respecting the acquired vehicle constraints; and determining the delivery solution from a master problem and the determined path(s) for at least one slave problem, said master problem comprising optimizing a predetermined criterion while respecting the acquired operational constraints.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• G06F 16/28 - Databases characterised by their database models, e.g. relational or object models
• G06F 16/29 - Geographical information databases
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

2 and CO; and of contacting said feed stream with said catalyst composition and said one or more acidic materials under reaction conditions to provide product stream. Said process is remarkable in that said catalyst composition comprises an active phase comprising CuFe deposited on a carbon-containing support, and the one or more acidic materials are one or more zeolites having a Si/Al molar ratio ranging between 2 and 200.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 29/156 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof
• C07C 29/153 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used
• C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
• C07C 29/154 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing copper, silver, gold, or compounds thereof
• B01J 23/745 - Iron
• B01J 21/18 - Carbon
• B01J 21/14 - Silica and magnesia
• B01J 23/74 - Iron group metals
• B01J 23/70 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper

Abstract

The present invention relates to an injection valve for an analysis apparatus comprising an analysis column, the injection valve comprising a rotative body compressed against a base by a compressive element, the rotative body comprising a lower surface in contact with the base and at least one recess on the lower surface configured to receive a fluid sample, wherein the base comprises a vaporization chamber which comprises an injection conduit having an upper end and a lower end, the vaporization chamber further comprising a carrier phase inlet in fluid communication with the injection conduit, wherein the injection conduit is configured for being in fluid communication with the analysis column of the analysis apparatus via the lower end when the injection valve is mounted on the analysis apparatus, and wherein, in an injection configuration of the rotative body, the recess is in fluid communication only with the injection conduit, via the upper end thereof. The present invention further relates to an analysis set comprising said injection valve and to a method of analyzing a fluid in said analysis set.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 30/20 - Injection using a sampling valve
• F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
• F16K 27/04 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of sliding valves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fuel composition comprising a liquid fuel and a compound of dimer amide quaternary ammonium type. The invention also relates to the use of the compound of dimer amide quaternary ammonium type as a detergent additive in a liquid fuel for internal combustion engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/224 - AmidesImides
• C10L 10/06 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for facilitating soot removal
• C10L 1/222 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing at least one carbon-to-nitrogen single bond

Abstract

A bituminous mix has aggregates, petroleum coke, and at least one hydrocarbon binder. The bituminous mix has at least 50% by weight of aggregates and at least 8% by weight of petroleum coke. The bituminous mix is prepared by mixing the aggregates, petroleum coke, and the at least one hydrocarbon binder at a mixing temperature ranging from 100 to 220° C.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lubricating composition for an engine, in particular for a motor vehicle engine, comprising at least one base oil and at least one compound able to release formaldehyde under the temperature and pressure conditions of the combustion chamber of the engine. It also relates to the use, in a lubricating composition intended for an engine, of a compound able to release formaldehyde under the temperature and pressure conditions of the combustion chamber of the engine, as an additive for preventing and/or reducing pre-ignition, in particular low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI).

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 129/20 - Cyclic ethers having 4 or more ring atoms, e.g. furans, dioxolanes
• C10M 133/20 - UreasSemicarbazidesAllophanates
• C10M 133/42 - Triazines
• C10M 169/06 - Mixtures of thickeners and additives
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

b) having a polarity different than the polarity of the back contact (17, 17′).

IPC Classes  ?

• H10K 30/57 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices comprising multiple junctions, e.g. tandem PV cells
• H01L 31/0475 - PV cell arrays made by cells in a planar, e.g. repetitive, configuration on a single semiconductor substrate; PV cell microarrays
• H01L 31/0224 - Electrodes
• H01L 31/078 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier including different types of potential barriers provided for in two or more of groups

Abstract

This invention concerns a method for analysing the ageing stability of a bituminous binder, in particular by reference to its susceptibility to oxidation, by analysing a sample of the bituminous binder by means of electron spin resonance and measuring the integral of the signal of the carbon-centred stable radicals; accelerated ageing of the bituminous binder, comprising: i) heating the bituminous binder, followed by ii) heating the bituminous binder resulting from step i) under pressure; analysing a sample of the aged bituminous binder obtained from step b) by means of electron spin resonance and measuring the integral of the signal of the carbon-centred stable radicals; and comparing the integral of the signal of the carbon-centred stable radicals of the bituminous binder obtained from the first step and that obtained from the previous step.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 24/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using electron paramagnetic resonance

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition for scavenging hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans in hydrocarbon streams, the composition comprising an oxazolidine compound and a synergistic additive.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas
• C10L 1/233 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen and oxygen in the ring, e.g. oxazoles
• C10L 1/198 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
• C10G 29/24 - Aldehydes or ketones

Abstract

A subsea well intervention method implemented on a well (200) from a floating vessel (100), said floating vessel not comprising a derrick, the method comprising a step of connecting a power line (207) directly between a remotely operated vehicle (206) and the blowout preventer module (202) for powering the blowout preventer module, the remotely operated vehicle (206) being connected to a control unit (107) located on the floating vessel via a remotely operated vehicle umbilical (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 33/038 - Connectors used on well heads, e.g. for connecting blow-out preventer and riser
• E21B 47/117 - Detecting leaks, e.g. from tubing, by pressure testing
• E21B 33/035 - Well headsSetting-up thereof specially adapted for underwater installations
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups

Abstract

The structure comprises a hull extending longitudinally along a longitudinal hull axis, a mooring equipment, comprising a first group of mooring lines connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water, the mooring lines of the first group protruding laterally beyond a first side of the hull, opposite the second side of the hull. The mooring equipment comprises a second group of mooring lines protruding laterally beyond the second side, and connected to an anchor located away from the second side on the bottom of the body of water. The mooring lines of the first group are connected on the first side of the hull, the space facing a second lateral wall of the hull being free of mooring lines.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 21/50 - Anchoring arrangements for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
• B63B 25/12 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for bulk goods fluid closed
• B63B 27/34 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures using pipe-lines
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices

Abstract

An interval observer based on an equivalent circuit-thermal model for lithium-ion batteries is presented. State of charge-temperature-dependent parameters are considered as unknown but bounded uncertainties in a single cell model. A parallel and a series arrangement of five cells are used for observer design, where cell heterogeneity is accounted for through the uncertainty bounding functions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
• G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
• G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
• G01R 31/387 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC
• G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
• G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing

Abstract

The present disclosure concerns a computer implemented method for correcting a reservoir model comprising a stratigraphic grid modeling a reservoir geological formation. The method includes obtaining a 3D image representing values of a physical property obtained from seismic measurements performed on the reservoir geological formation. A skeleton is calculated for the values of the physical property of the 3D image. Each point of the skeleton is associated to a respective cell of the stratigraphic grid. One reference layer is determined for at least one set of points of the skeleton. For each point of the at least one set, a layer gap is calculated between the reference layer and the cell associated to said point, and the reservoir model is corrected based on the layer gaps.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection
• G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy

Abstract

A computer implemented method for analyzing a reservoir grid modeling a reservoir geological formation is provided in which the reservoir grid corresponds to a 3D grid of cells associated to respective values of at least one geological property. The method includes obtaining a 4D seismic image of the reservoir geological formation. A skeleton of the 4D seismic image is calculated, and the skeleton extends between at least one origin and a plurality of extremities. Each point of the skeleton is associated to a value of the at least one geological property of the reservoir grid. Flow time values are calculated for a fluid flowing from the origin to the extremities along the skeleton, based on the at least one geological property values associated to the points of the skeleton. The reservoir grid is calculated based on the flow time values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection
• G01V 1/42 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging using generators in one well and receivers elsewhere or vice-versa

Abstract

The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method for analyzing a hydrocarbon trap, for hydrocarbon production. The hydrocarbon trap has a top surface. The method comprises providing one or more geological meshes each representing the top surface. Each geological mesh has cells each representing a location on the top surface. The method further comprises for each geological mesh, determining one or more cells on the geological mesh. Each determined cell corresponds to a respective saddle of the trap.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 11/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods combining techniques covered by two or more of main groups

Abstract

as an additive to improve the anti-wear properties of a lubricant composition comprising one or more anti-wear additive(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 129/74 - Esters of polyhydroxy compounds
• C10M 141/10 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic phosphorus-containing compound
• C10N 30/06 - OilinessFilm-strengthAnti-wearResistance to extreme pressure
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for deep desulphurization of low sulphur content feedstock comprising the steps of providing a low sulphur content hydrocarbon feedstock and contacting said hydrocarbon feedstock with a cobalt-molybdenum desulphurizing system or a nickel-molybdenum desulphurizing system in an oxide form in order to obtain a very low sulphur product comprising less than 5 ppm by weight sulphur.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 45/08 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to eliminate hetero atoms without changing the skeleton of the hydrocarbon involved and without cracking into lower boiling hydrocarbonsHydrofinishing characterised by the catalyst used containing nickel or cobalt metal, or compounds thereof in combination with chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten metals, or compounds thereof
• B01J 21/04 - Alumina
• B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
• B01J 23/882 - Molybdenum and cobalt
• C10G 65/12 - Treatment of hydrocarbon oils by two or more hydrotreatment processes only plural serial stages only including cracking steps and other hydrotreatment steps

Abstract

A tubular joint having an outer part formed by a fitting end of a piping element, and defining a first axis, an inner part formed by a spigot end of another piping element, the spigot end received in the fitting end. The fitting end and the spigot end define a fluid internal circulation space. A flange attached on the outer part and axially abutting against a shoulder formed by the inner part. A layer of polymeric material, extending radially between the outer and inner part, having a radially outer and inner surface both surrounding the first axis and bonded respectively to the outer and inner parts. The inner part rotatable with respect to the outer part about the first axis, and the inner part defining a second axis forming a pitch angle with the first axis. The inner part, the outer part, and the flange limit the pitch angle to lower than 5°.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 27/08 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe

Abstract

3, and at least one additional metal selected from a noble metal; and in that the average particle size of said noble metal phase is, preferably at least 0.05 nm, and less than 5 nm as determined by STEM-EDX, characterized in that the catalyst is prepared by co-precipitation of a saline solution at a pH above 8.5 comprising an indium salt and a salt of the at least one additional metal selected from a noble metal and optionally further comprising a salt of the at least one alkaline earth metal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/44 - Palladium
• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 6/00 - CalciningFusing
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• B01J 37/03 - PrecipitationCo-precipitation
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/08 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of gallium, indium or thallium
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• C07C 29/157 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof

Abstract

2) in an amount of at least 50 wt. % on the total weight of said supported catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
• B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
• B01J 23/08 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of gallium, indium or thallium
• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
• B01J 37/03 - PrecipitationCo-precipitation
• C07C 29/157 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases characterised by the catalyst used containing iron group metals, platinum group metals, or compounds thereof containing platinum group metals or compounds thereof
• B01J 6/00 - CalciningFusing
• B01J 23/42 - Platinum
• B01J 23/44 - Palladium
• B01J 35/02 - Solids
• C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen

Abstract

A composition is obtained by mixing at least one oligomer A1, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least two monomers functionalized by diol functions with at least one second monomer, with at least one compound A2 having at least two boron ester functions. The compositions exhibit very varied rheological properties depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. A composition is also obtained by mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and the use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 145/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a macromolecular compound containing oxygen
• C10M 157/10 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more macromolecular compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
• C10M 145/14 - AcrylateMethacrylate
• C10M 155/04 - Monomer containing boron
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10N 20/04 - Molecular weightMolecular weight distribution
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

The invention relates to a catalyst system for catalyzing conversion of carbon dioxide into multi-carbon compounds comprising a boron-doped copper catalytic material and associated methods.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
• C25B 3/26 - Reduction of carbon dioxide
• C30B 29/02 - Elements
• C30B 31/04 - Diffusion or doping processes for single crystals or homogeneous polycrystalline material with defined structureApparatus therefor by contacting with diffusion materials in the liquid state
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material

Abstract

H is a hydrocarbon-based group, and L is a linker. The invention also relates to the use of at least one fire retardant of formula (I), in a composition for lubricating a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, including at least one battery, to give it ignition-resistance properties. Finally, the invention relates to a process for cooling and fire-protecting a battery of a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least one step of placing at least one battery, in particular a lithium-ion or nickel-cadmium battery, in contact with a composition according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 131/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing halogen containing carbon, hydrogen and halogen only aliphatic
• C09K 5/10 - Liquid materials
• C10M 131/08 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing halogen containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen and oxygen
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters
• C10N 20/02 - ViscosityViscosity index
• C10N 40/14 - Electric or magnetic purposes
• C10N 40/16 - Electric or magnetic purposes dielectricInsulating oil

Abstract

H is a hydrocarbon-based group, and L is a linker. The invention also relates to the use of at least one fire retardant of formula (I), in a composition for cooling a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, and more particularly its power electronics and its batteries, to give it ignition-resistance properties, said cooling composition comprising at least one hydrocarbon-based fluid with a boiling point of greater than or equal to 50° C. Finally, the invention relates to a process for cooling and fire-protecting at least one battery of a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least one step of placing at least one battery in contact with a composition according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/10 - Liquid materials
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• C09K 21/08 - Organic materials containing halogen
• C09K 21/12 - Organic materials containing phosphorus
• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters
• C10M 171/02 - Specified values of viscosity or viscosity index
• C10N 40/14 - Electric or magnetic purposes
• C10N 30/08 - Resistance to extreme temperature

Abstract

H is a hydrocarbon-based group, and L is a linker, said fire retardant of formula (I) being at least partially in an encapsulated form. The invention also relates to the use of at least one fire retardant of formula (I) which is at least partially in an encapsulated form in a composition for cooling a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, including at least one battery, to give it ignition-resistance properties. Finally, the invention relates to a process for cooling and fire-protecting a battery of a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least one step of placing at least one battery, in particular a lithium-ion or nickel-cadmium battery, in contact with a composition according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters
• C10M 171/02 - Specified values of viscosity or viscosity index
• C10N 30/08 - Resistance to extreme temperature
• C10N 40/14 - Electric or magnetic purposes

Abstract

H  (I) H is a hydrocarbon-based group, and L is a linker; and (iii) at least one fluoro compound with a boiling point of between 50 and 250° C. The invention also relates to the use of at least one fluoro compound with a boiling point of between 50° C. and 250° C. for promoting the contact between a fire retardant corresponding to formula (I) and an element of a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, when thermal runaway is observed, said fire retardant of formula (I) being formulated in a base oil, or a hydrocarbon-based fluid with a boiling point of greater than or equal to 50° C. Finally, the invention relates to a process for cooling and fire-protecting at least one battery of a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle, comprising at least one step of placing at least one battery in contact with a composition according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 5/20 - Antifreeze additives therefor, e.g. for radiator liquids
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
• C09K 21/08 - Organic materials containing halogen
• C10M 107/02 - Hydrocarbon polymersHydrocarbon polymers modified by oxidation
• C10M 107/34 - Polyoxyalkylenes
• C10M 131/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing halogen containing carbon, hydrogen and halogen only aliphatic
• C10M 131/10 - AlcoholsEthersAldehydesKetones
• C10M 135/22 - ThiolsSulfidesPolysulfides containing sulfur atoms bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms
• C10M 137/04 - Phosphate esters
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index
• C10N 30/08 - Resistance to extreme temperature
• C10N 40/16 - Electric or magnetic purposes dielectricInsulating oil

Abstract

2 into multi-carbon hydrocarbons and/or alcohols, and to the method to produce it. The catalyst comprises a core-shell structure comprising a core that is composed of metal sulphide and a shell that is composed of a metal with vacancies.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
• C25B 3/26 - Reduction of carbon dioxide

Abstract

A method for treating a natural gas containing carbon dioxide using membrane modules which are assigned to a first treatment stage or a second treatment stage and are fluidically connected to a retentate mode or a permeate mode. When evolution in the operating conditions results in one of the processing levels requiring less membrane surface for gas processing and the other processing level requiring more membrane surface for gas processing, then the method allows for reassignment of needed membrane modules assigned from one processing level requiring less membrane surface to another processing level requiring more membrane surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas

Abstract

b(x).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection
• G01V 1/30 - Analysis

Abstract

Compositions are obtained by mixing at least one oligomer A1, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least two monomers functionalized by diol functions with at least one second monomer, with at least one compound A2 having at least two boron ester functions. The compositions exhibit very varied rheological properties depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. A composition is also obtained by mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and the use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 141/12 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
• C10M 129/76 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
• C10M 139/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
• C10N 20/04 - Molecular weightMolecular weight distribution
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

2) reduction catalyst, comprising a catalyst layer comprising at least one metal compound, the catalyst layer having opposed first and second sides; a hydrophobic gas-diffusion layer provided on the first side of the catalyst layer; a current collection structure provided on the second side of the catalyst layer. The metal is preferably copper. The invention also relates to a method for electrochemical production of a hydrocarbon product, such as ethylene, using said catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
• H01M 4/88 - Processes of manufacture
• H01M 8/083 - Alkaline fuel cells
• H01M 8/1004 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes characterised by membrane-electrode assemblies [MEA]

Abstract

Compositions resulting from the mixing of at least one oligomer A1, resulting from the copolymerization of at least one monomer functionalized by diol functions with at least a second monomer, and at least one compound A2 including at least two boronic ester functions. The compositions exhibit very varied rheological properties, depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. A composition also results from mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and to the use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 139/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
• C10M 145/14 - AcrylateMethacrylate
• C10M 155/04 - Monomer containing boron
• C10M 157/10 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more macromolecular compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
• C10M 161/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a macromolecular compound and a non-macromolecular compound, each of these compounds being essential
• C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
• C10N 20/04 - Molecular weightMolecular weight distribution
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

The present invention relates to a grease composition and a method of improving the adhesivity of a grease composition, the grease composition including (i) at least one base oil, (ii) at least one calcium sulfonate soap, and (iii) at least one dicarboxylic acid ester copolymer including constituent units derived from (a) at least one-α-olefin and (b) at least one ester formed by esterification of an α-β-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof with an alcohol, the molar ratio of (a)/(b) ranging from 0.5 and to 4.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 169/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by containing as components a mixture of at least two types of ingredient selected from base-materials, thickeners or additives, covered by the preceding groups, each of these compounds being essential
• C10M 107/02 - Hydrocarbon polymersHydrocarbon polymers modified by oxidation
• C10M 101/02 - Petroleum fractions
• C10M 111/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a macromolecular organic compound
• C10M 115/10 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the thickener being a non-macromolecular organic compound other than a carboxylic acid or salt thereof containing sulfur
• C10M 145/16 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to a carboxyl radical, e.g. acrylate polycarboxylic
• C10M 133/12 - Amines, e.g. polyalkylene polyaminesQuaternary amines having amino groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10M 129/54 - Carboxylic acidsSalts thereof having carboxyl groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring containing hydroxy groups
• C10M 143/06 - Lubricating composition characterised by the additive being a macromolecular hydrocarbon or such hydrocarbon modified by oxidation containing butene
• C10M 141/06 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic nitrogen-containing compound
• C10M 157/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more macromolecular compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential
• C10M 161/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a macromolecular compound and a non-macromolecular compound, each of these compounds being essential

Abstract

Compositions obtained by mixing at least one oligomer A1 which is obtained by the copolymerization of at least two monomers functionalized by diol functions with at least one second monomer, and at least one compound A2 comprising at least two boronic ester functions. They have rheological properties which vary significantly depending on the proportion of the compounds A1 and A2 used. Composition obtained by mixing at least one lubricating oil with such a composition of associative and exchangeable polymers, and use of this composition to lubricate a mechanical part.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 155/04 - Monomer containing boron
• C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
• C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
• C10M 145/14 - AcrylateMethacrylate
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index
• C10N 60/14 - Chemical after-treatment of the constituents of the lubricating composition by boron or a compound containing boron

Abstract

cell) function of a respective position of the cell in the geological formation; —receiving a set of facies, each facies in said set being associated with a proportion and a quality index ordering in said formation; —associating a facies to each cell, said association comprising: /a/ selecting a cell with a lowest quality index within cells in the plurality of cells having no facies associated to; /b/ associating, to said cell, a facies with a lowest Quality index ordering within facies of the set of facies for which the respective proportion is not reached in the formation; /c/ reiterating steps /a/ to /c/ until all cells in the plurality of cells are associated with a facies.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
• E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
• E21B 47/00 - Survey of boreholes or wells
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

2 using such an electrocatalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 35/10 - Solids characterised by their surface properties or porosity
• C25B 3/01 - Products
• C25B 3/25 - Reduction

Abstract

The method comprises the following steps providing a porous sample containing a first fluid; establishing a steady state profile of a second fluid content in the porous sample by applying a first mechanical load, to create a plurality of regions having different second fluid contents in the porous sample; measuring, in each of the plurality of regions, a local saturation in the first fluid or/and in the second fluid; measuring, in each of the plurality of regions, a corresponding local electrical resistivity and/or conductivity; and determining a value of the representative parameter based on the corresponding values of local saturation and of local electrical conductivity and/or resistivity in each of the plurality of regions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/00 - Investigating characteristics of particlesInvestigating permeability, pore-volume or surface-area of porous materials
• G01N 15/08 - Investigating permeability, pore volume, or surface area of porous materials
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for determination of a real subsoil geological formation. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving a model representing the real subsoil. The model includes a shore line and a fluvial formation connected to the shore line at a point of the model. The shore line divides the model into a marine zone and a continental zone. The method further includes determining a delta zone in the model based on the shore line and based on the fluvial formation, determining a stochastic trajectory in said delta zone, and determining a lobe formation in said delta zone based on the determined stochastic trajectory based on a stochastic process.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis
• G01V 3/38 - Processing data, e.g. for analysis, for interpretation or for correction
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A method includes receiving a model representing a real subsoil geological formation. The model includes a stratigraphic layer, which includes a shore line dividing the stratigraphic layer into a continental zone and a marine zone. First and second flow speed fields are received, with the first flow speed field representative of a continental domain for the stratigraphic layer, and the second flow speed field representative of a marine domain for the stratigraphic layer. A global flow speed field is determined and includes a weighted combination of the first and second flow speed fields for each position in the stratigraphic layer. Weights of the combination are based on a distance of the position to the shore line and whether the position is within the continental zone or the marine zone. The real subsoil geological formation for the stratigraphic layer is determined based on the determined global flow speed field.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis
• G01V 3/38 - Processing data, e.g. for analysis, for interpretation or for correction

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for determination of a real subsoil geological formation. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving a model representing the real subsoil, receiving a proportions cube describing geological properties of the model, determining a permeability value for a plurality of locations of the model based on the received proportions cube, determining a gradient of the flow speed based on the permeability value determined for a plurality of locations of the model, and determining a fluvial formation based on the gradient of the flow speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for determination of a real subsoil geological formation. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving a model representing the real subsoil, determining a first fluvial geological formation in said model using parametric surfaces, determining a subsequent fluvial geological formation as a deformation of the first fluvial geological formation using parametric surfaces, and subtracting the first fluvial geological formation from the subsequent fluvial geological formation to create a new geological formation named point bar formation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• G01V 3/38 - Processing data, e.g. for analysis, for interpretation or for correction

Abstract

b (I), different than the base oil (i). The invention also relates to a method of cooling and lubricating a propulsion system of an electric or hybrid vehicle comprising at least one step of bringing at least one mechanical component of said system into contact with a composition as defined above.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 33/00 - Making ferrous alloys
• C10M 129/74 - Esters of polyhydroxy compounds
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
• H01M 10/30 - Nickel accumulators
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index
• C10N 40/14 - Electric or magnetic purposes
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

The application discloses a method for determining a geometry of an investigated area of a reservoir, wherein a volume of the investigated area is known, the method comprising: receiving a geological model of the soil in which said area is located, the geological model comprising a plurality of adjacent cells each having respective spatial coordinates and respective permeability values, and two wells being simulated in said geological model, determining a preferred flowing path between the two wells, the preferred flowing path being formed by a series of adjacent cells of the model, and determined based on the respective permeability values of the cells, evaluating a volume of the preferred flowing path and, if the volume of the preferred flowing path is lower than the volume of the investigated area, updating the preferred flowing path until its volume is superior or equal to the volume of the investigated area.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/003 - Determining well or borehole volumes

Abstract

b (I). The composition may be used as a lubricant for an engine, in particular a vehicle engine, to reduce the fuel consumption of the engine and to improve engine cleanliness.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 129/74 - Esters of polyhydroxy compounds
• C10M 101/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a mineral or fatty oil
• C10M 107/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound
• C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
• C10N 30/02 - Pour-pointViscosity index
• C10N 30/04 - Detergent or dispersant property
• C10N 30/06 - OilinessFilm-strengthAnti-wearResistance to extreme pressure
• C10N 30/10 - Inhibition of oxidation, e.g. anti-oxidants
• C10N 30/18 - Anti-foaming property
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines
• C10N 70/00 - Special methods of preparation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining at least one property of hydrocarbon fluid, comprising: (a) providing a first chamber (1) filled with the hydrocarbon fluid and a second chamber (2) which is substantially empty, each of the first chamber (1) and second chamber (2) having a fixed volume; (b) transferring a sample of hydrocarbon fluid from the first chamber (1) to the second chamber (2); (c) measuring a pressure in at least one of the first chamber (1) and the second chamber (2); (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) a plurality of times. The invention also relates to an apparatus for implementing this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 7/00 - Analysing materials by measuring the pressure or volume of a gas or vapour
• G01N 25/16 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of thermal means by investigating thermal coefficient of expansion
• G01N 33/28 - Oils
• E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
• G01N 1/18 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state with provision for splitting samples into portions

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of analyzing a rock sample, comprising:—placing a rock sample (2) containing a first fluid into a cell (1);—feeding the cell (1) with at least one second fluid and withdrawing said second fluid from the cell (1), leaving the rock sample (2) immersed in the second fluid; and—measuring an amount of first fluid spontaneously released from the rock sample (2). The invention also relates to an apparatus adapted for implementing this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

Abstract

5 olefin obtained from dehydration of an alcohol or alcohol mixture, preferably from fusel oil.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C07C 11/10 - Alkenes with five carbon atoms
• C07C 2/08 - Catalytic processes
• C08F 210/08 - Butenes
• C10L 1/16 - Hydrocarbons

Abstract

A process for preparing a hydrocarbon fluid includes a step of oligomerising an initial hydrocarbon composition which contains, in relation to the total weight of said initial hydrocarbon composition, at least 2% by weight of 3-methyl-but-1-ene, at least 5% by weight of 2-methyl-but-2-ene and at least 5% by weight of 2-methyl-but-1-ene.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07C 2/12 - Catalytic processes with crystalline alumino-silicates, e.g. molecular sieves
• C07C 1/24 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms by elimination of water
• C07C 11/08 - Alkenes with four carbon atoms

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a semiconductor material comprising at least one entirely monocrystalline semiconductor layer, said process comprising the steps of preparation of the surface of a first substrate to receive a monocrystalline silicon layer; deposition by Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) of a layer of monocrystalline silicon by epitaxial growth with a growth rate gradient on the silicon layer monocrystalline obtained in step (i); and epitaxial growth of a monocrystalline layer of a semiconductor material on the monocrystalline silicon layer obtained in step (ii), to thus obtain a material comprising at least one entirely monocrystalline semiconductor layer. The invention also relates to a multilayer material comprising a monocrystalline layer of semiconductor material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
• H01L 29/16 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only elements of Group IV of the Periodic System in uncombined form

Abstract

tot forming an image resolved in time and in wavelength of the sample; and corresponding time-resolved hyper-spectral imaging method for imaging a sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/28 - Investigating the spectrum
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details

Abstract

The method for transporting a payload to a target location, comprises the following steps of providing a hybrid airship comprises a buoyancy enclosure, a gondola carried by the buoyancy enclosure and a payload carrier, and at least one propeller; flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload to a target location, flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprising generating a lift force with the at least one propeller. Flying the hybrid airship carrying the payload comprises tilting the longitudinal axis of the buoyancy enclosure to a positive pitch to generate an aerodynamic lift force when the hybrid airship carrying the payload moves longitudinally.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64B 1/34 - Arrangement of propellers of lifting propellers
• B64B 1/22 - Arrangement of cabins or gondolas
• B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
• G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a non-ionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant for enhancing the injectivity of an injection well, wherein the non-ionic surfactant and the anionic surfactant are added to produced water, to form a reinjection stream which is injected into a subterranean formation by the injection well.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation

Abstract

The projector is determined as a concatenation of the extended eigenvectors ordered according to multiple criteria: the respective order value of the subset; and the respective eigenvalue of the relevant eigenvector.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/00 - Survey of boreholes or wells
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• G06F 17/12 - Simultaneous equations

Abstract

The invention provides for a fluid having a boiling point in the range of from 100 to 400° C. and comprising more than 95% isoparaffins and containing less than 100 ppm aromatics, obtainable by the process comprising the step of catalytically hydrogenating a feed comprising more than 95% by weight of a hydrodeoxygenated isomerized hydrocarbon biomass feedstock, at a temperature from 80 to 180° C. and at a pressure from 50 to 160 bars. The invention also provides for a fluid having a boiling point in the range of from 100 to 400° C. and a boiling range below 80° C., said fluid comprising more than 95% isoparaffins and less than 3% of naphthens by weight and having a ratio of isoparaffins to n-paraffins of at least 12:1, a biodegradability at 28 days of at least 60%, as measured according to the OECD 306 standard, a biocarbon content of at least 95% by weight, and containing less than 100 ppm aromatics by weight. The invention finally provides for uses of the fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 45/58 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds to change the structural skeleton of some of the hydrocarbon content without cracking the other hydrocarbons present, e.g. lowering pour pointSelective hydrocracking of normal paraffins
• C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
• C10G 45/00 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils using hydrogen or hydrogen-generating compounds

Abstract

Bitumen that is solid at ambient temperature in the form of granules that include a core made of a first bituminous material and a coating made of a second bituminous material, the second bituminous material having a total content of asphaltenes, extracted using n-alkane, of 30% to 50% by weight in relation to the total weight of the bitumen in the coating.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• C09D 195/00 - Coating compositions based on bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• E01C 5/12 - Pavings made of prefabricated single units made of units with bituminous binders

Abstract

The present invention concerns hybrid airship comprising at least one buoyancy enclosure containing a gas lighter than air, a gondola attached below the buoyancy enclosure, the gondola extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one propeller configured to propel the hybrid airship, the at least one propeller being attached to the buoyancy enclosure, at least one generator, configured to provide power to the propeller, the generator being connected to the gondola. The hybrid airship comprises an arm protruding from the gondola and connecting the generator to the gondola.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/40 - Maintaining or repairing aircraft
• B64B 1/22 - Arrangement of cabins or gondolas
• B64B 1/24 - Arrangement of propulsion plant
• B64B 1/32 - Arrangement of propellers surrounding hull
• B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
• B64D 37/04 - Arrangement thereof in or on aircraft

Abstract

The present application relates to the use, in a lubricant composition comprising at least one base oil, of 2 to 12% by weight, relative to the weight of said lubricant composition, of an ester that has a viscosity at 100° C. of between 200 and 1000 cSt, for the purpose of improving the cleanliness of an engine.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 129/74 - Esters of polyhydroxy compounds
• C10M 129/70 - Esters of monocarboxylic acids
• C10M 129/72 - Esters of polycarboxylic acids
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10N 20/02 - ViscosityViscosity index
• C10N 30/04 - Detergent or dispersant property
• C10N 40/26 - Two-stroke
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines

Abstract

A gear lubricant composition includes at least 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one hydrocarbon-based oil that includes a weight content of isoparaffins ranging from 90 to 0%, a weight content of normal paraffins ranging from 0 to 10% and a carbon content of biological origin greater than or equal to 90% relative to the total weight of the oil, at least 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one additive selected among the anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, anti-corrosion additives, additives having metal-deactivating properties, anti-foam additives, anti-oxidant additives selected among the phenolic anti-oxidants, and the mixtures thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 105/04 - Well-defined hydrocarbons aliphatic
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 101/02 - Petroleum fractions
• C10M 125/24 - Compounds containing phosphorus, arsenic or antimony
• C10M 129/10 - Hydroxy compounds having hydroxy groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
• C10M 133/06 - Amines, e.g. polyalkylene polyaminesQuaternary amines having amino groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms
• C10M 133/44 - Five-membered ring containing nitrogen and carbon only
• C10M 135/18 - Thio-acidsThiocyanatesDerivatives thereof having a carbon-to-sulfur double bond thiocarbamic type, e.g. containing the groups
• C10M 135/36 - Heterocyclic sulfur, selenium or tellurium compounds the ring containing sulfur and carbon with nitrogen or oxygen
• C10M 137/10 - Thio derivatives
• C10M 139/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups having a silicon-to-carbon bond, e.g. silanes
• C10M 141/10 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic phosphorus-containing compound
• C10N 20/00 - Specified physical properties of component of lubricating compositions
• C10N 30/00 - Specified physical or chemical property which is improved by the additive characterising the lubricating composition, e.g. multifunctional additives
• C10N 30/06 - OilinessFilm-strengthAnti-wearResistance to extreme pressure
• C10N 30/10 - Inhibition of oxidation, e.g. anti-oxidants
• C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
• C10N 30/14 - Metal deactivation
• C10N 30/18 - Anti-foaming property
• C10N 40/04 - Oil-bathGear-boxesAutomatic transmissionsTraction drives

Abstract

The invention concerns an underwater water treatment unit which has specific cleaning means which are suitable for cleaning filtration membranes in the unconventional conditions associated with use at great or very great depths, as well as a method for cleaning the membrane of the underwater water treatment unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 29/66 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
• B01D 65/02 - Membrane cleaning or sterilisation
• B01D 61/58 - Multistep processes
• C02F 1/44 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by dialysis, osmosis or reverse osmosis
• C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
• C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
• B01D 61/14 - UltrafiltrationMicrofiltration
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination
• C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
• C02F 101/10 - Inorganic compounds

Abstract

The process comprises positioning wells one after another in a group of potential cells of a geocellular model, each positioning of a well comprises: calculating for each cell of the group of potential cells, a fluid property insertion point driver (DFP1) representative of a fluid property maximization; calculating for each cell of the group of potential cells, a maximized distance insertion point driver (DMD1) representative of a maximization of a distance to another cell or group of cells having at least an undesired property; calculating for each cell of the group of potential cells a combined insertion point driver based on the fluid property insertion point driver (DFP1) and the maximized distance insertion point driver (DMD1); defining a well insertion point of the well being positioned at the cell having a maximal combined insertion point driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• G06F 30/10 - Geometric CAD
• G06F 30/28 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using fluid dynamics, e.g. using Navier-Stokes equations or computational fluid dynamics [CFD]

Abstract

Systems, computer-readable media, and methods are described for performing a reservoir simulation by obtaining reservoir data, obtaining simulation parameters, determining partial differential equations based on the simulation parameters, and performing a timestep of the reservoir simulation based on the reservoir data and the partial differential equations by removing an effect of long coherent structures with high contrasts, such as fractures, faults, high and low permeability channels, or shale layers, from the partial differential equations to generate adapted partial differential equations, and performing an algebraic multiscale method on the adapted partial differential equations to generate an approximated solution. The approximated solution can be used in a subsequent timestep of the reservoir simulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
• G06F 17/18 - Complex mathematical operations for evaluating statistical data
• G06F 111/10 - Numerical modelling

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and associated computer program and apparatus for characterising changes within a subsurface volume between a first time and a second time. The method comprises obtaining first seismic data corresponding to the first time and processing this data to obtain a seismic image of the subsurface volume. This processing is reversed for relevant portions of the seismic image to obtain relevant portions of first seismic data. Changes within the subsurface volume between the first time and the second time are characterised by estimating the changes between second seismic data corresponding to the second time and the relevant portions of first seismic data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis
• G01V 1/00 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
• G01V 1/18 - Receiving elements, e.g. seismometer, geophone
• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection

Abstract

c) co-grinding the torrefied biomass solid effluent originating from step b), in the presence of at least one solid fossil feedstock in order to obtain a powder.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 5/44 - Solid fuels essentially based on materials of non-mineral origin on vegetable substances
• C10L 5/04 - Raw material to be usedPretreatment thereof
• C10L 5/36 - Shape
• C10L 9/08 - Treating solid fuels to improve their combustion by heat treatment, e.g. calcining

Abstract

The invention notably relates to a computer-implemented method for processing a 4D seismic signal relative to a subsoil, the subsoil including a zone subject to extraction and/or injection, the method comprising: providing the 4D seismic signal; identifying a part of the 4D seismic signal corresponding to a zone of the subsoil distinct from the zone subject to extraction and/or injection; determining a noise model of the 4D seismic signal based on the identified part of the 4D seismic signal; and processing the 4D seismic signal based on the noise model. This improves the field of 4D seismic data processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection
• G01V 1/30 - Analysis

Abstract

A product resulting from the reaction of at least: a hydroxybenzoic acid, optionally substituted by a hydrocarbyl group, a boron compound, an amine component selected from compounds including two or three amine functions, wherein at least one amine function is substituted by at least one hydrocarbyl group. A lubricant composition including this product. Use of this product as a lubricant for two-stroke marine engines and four-stroke marine engines, more preferably two-stroke marine engines.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07F 5/04 - Esters of boric acids
• C10M 159/02 - Natural products
• C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
• C10M 159/12 - Reaction products
• C10N 40/25 - Internal-combustion engines