Production of olefinic diesel and corresponding oligomers

Abstract

Feeds containing triglycerides are processed to produce an olefinic diesel fuel product. The olefinic diesel can optionally be oligomerized to form a lubricant base oil product. The olefinic diesel is generated by deoxygenating the triglyceride-containing feed using processing conditions that enhance preservation of olefins that are present in the triglycerides. The triglyceride-containing feed is processed in the presence of a catalyst containing a Group VI metal or a Group VIII metal and optionally a physical promoter metal.

1 .- 15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . A distillate product having a cetane rating of at least 40 comprising at least about 50 wt % of molecules containing from 12 carbons to 18 carbons, an olefin to paraffin ratio of at least about 0.06, an oxygen content of about 1.0 wt % or less, a sulfur content of 50 wppm or less, and a T95 boiling point of 370° C. or less. 
     
     
         17 . The distillate product of  claim 16 , wherein the olefin to paraffin ratio is at least about 0.075. 
     
     
         18 . The distillate product of  claim 16 , wherein the oxygen content is about 0.5 wt % or less. 
     
     
         19 . The distillate product of  claim 16 , wherein the distillate product comprises at least about 40 wt % olefins. 
     
     
         20 . (canceled)