TUNING AN OLIGOMERIZING STEP THAT USES AN ACIDIC IONIC LIQUID CATALYST TO PRODUCE A BASE OIL WITH SELECTED PROPERTIES

摘要

We provide a process, comprising: a. selecting a kinematic viscosity; b. feeding an olefin feed comprising a propylene to an oligomerization zone comprising an ionic liquid catalyst prepared from an organic-based cation; c. tuning an oligomerizing step to produce a base oil having the kinematic viscosity and a viscosity index from 20 to 90. We also provide a process, comprising: a. selecting a kinematic viscosity greater than 20 mm2/s; b. feeding a feed comprising propylene to an oligomerization zone comprising an ionic liquid catalyst prepared from an organic-based cation; and c. adding a Brönsted acid to produce a base oil. Additionally, we provide process, comprising tuning a step in an oligomerization zone comprising a propylene and an ionic liquid catalyst prepared from an organic-based cation to produce a base oil having: a. a high kinematic viscosity; b. a viscosity index from 25 to 90; and c. a low pour point.