HIGHLY PARAFFINIC, MODERATELY AROMATIC DISTILLATE FUEL BLEND STOCKS PREPARED BY LOW PRESSURE HYDROPROCESSING OF FISCHER-TROPSCH PRODUCTS

摘要

The invention relates to a distillate fuel comprising a highly paraffinic, moderately aromatic distillate fuel blend stock. The highly paraffinic, moderately aromatic distillate fuel blend stock exhibits excellent combustion properties in diesel and jet engines as a result of the high paraffin content. In addition, the highly paraffinic, moderately aromatic distillate fuel blend stock exhibits improved seal-­swell characteristics as a result of the moderate aromatic content. The blend stock is preferably prepared from a Fischer-Tropsch derived product that is hydroprocessed under conditions during which a moderate amount of aromatics are formed.