William G. Murphy
Engineering at Woodside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

License number
Louisiana EI.0001280
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
5040 Woodside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Professional information

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Process For Making A Lube Basestock With Excellent Low Temperature Properties

US Patent:
6620312, Sep 16, 2003
Filed:
Oct 25, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/601481
Inventors:
William John Murphy - Baton Rouge LA
Ian Alfred Cody - Baton Rouge LA
Bernard George Silbernagel - Annandale NJ
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 6902
US Classification:
208 58, 208 88, 208 89, 208 18, 208134, 208135, 208137, 208209, 208254 H, 208 60, 208 61, 208 78, 208 79, 585310, 585734, 585739
Abstract:
A method for producing a lube basestock from a waxy feed is disclosed in which a feed containing to 50 wt % or more of wax is hydrotreated and stripped to lower the nitrogen and sulfur content of the feed. The feed is then hydroisomerized under conditions to 370° C. hydrocatalytically dewaxed with a catalyst comprising a mixture of a catalytically active metal on a zeolite dewaxing catalyst and an amorphous catalyst, or alternatively is solvent dewaxed and then hydrocatalytically dewaxed with the just described catalyst.


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Reffinate Hydroconversion Process

US Patent:
6592748, Jul 15, 2003
Filed:
Jun 26, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/892384
Inventors:
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA
John E. Gallagher - Califon NJ
Joseph P. Boyle - Baton Rouge LA
Anne M. Zinicola - Houston TX
Christopher J. May - Sarnia, CA
Jeenok T. Kim - Morganville NJ
John A. Groestch - Front Royal VA
Sylvain S. Hantzer - Prairieville LA
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 7302
US Classification:
208 87, 208 18, 208 27, 208 28, 208 33, 208 86, 208133
Abstract:
A process for producing a high VI/low volatility lubricating oil basestock and a lubricating oil basestock prepared by said process. The process comprises subjecting the raffinate from a solvent extraction step to a two step, single stage hydroconversion process wherein the first step involves severe hydroconversion of the raffinate followed by a cold hydrofinishing step.


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High Viscosity-Index Base Stocks, Base Oils And Lubricant Compositions And Methods For Their Production And Use

US Patent:
2004012, Jul 8, 2004
Filed:
Oct 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/678457
Inventors:
Kim Fyfe - Sarnia, CA
Eugenio Sanchez - Turnersville NJ, US
David Baillargeon - Cherry Hill NJ, US
James Gleeson - Sewell NJ, US
Ian Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
William Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
Sylvain Hantzer - Prairieville LA, US
David Larkin - Baton Rouge LA, US
John Gallagher - Fairfax Station VA, US
Jeenok Kim - Fairfax VA, US
International Classification:
C10M159/00
US Classification:
208/018000, 208/019000
Abstract:
This invention relates to base stocks and base oils that exhibit an unexpected combination of high viscosity index (130 or greater) and a ratio of measured-to-theoretical high-shear/low-temperature viscosity at -30C or lower and the methods of making them. Specifically, the present invention relates to low-volatility/low-viscosity lubricant base stocks, lubricant base stocks and base oils, formulated lubricant compositions or functional fluids comprising these base stocks and methods of making them. More particularly, this invention relates to lubricant compositions of low-temperature flow capability and low viscosity for passenger car motor lubricants of SAE 0W-XX grade (where XX=40 or lower), methods for optimizing fuel economy using the same, and methods or processes to produce them.


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Silicoaluminophosphates Having Ael Structure, A Method For Their Preparation And Their Use As Catalysts For The Hydroprocessing Of Hydrocarbon Feedstocks

US Patent:
6238550, May 29, 2001
Filed:
May 20, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/315418
Inventors:
Karl G. Strohmaier - Port Murray NJ
David E. W. Vaughan - Flemington NJ
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA
Sandra J. Linek - East Hanover NJ
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 4712
US Classification:
20811101
Abstract:
Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions, a method for their preparation and their use as catalysts for the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio, and may be prepared from single phase synthesis solutions or from microemulsions containing surfactants.


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Wax Isomerate Yield Enhancement By Oxygenate Pretreatment Of Catalyst

US Patent:
7220350, May 22, 2007
Filed:
Oct 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/678690
Inventors:
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
Sylvain Hantzer - Prairieville LA, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 69/08, C10G 73/02
US Classification:
208 58, 208 59, 208 27, 20811134, 208 89
Abstract:
A waxy hydrocarbon feed is catalytically treated with a dewaxing catalyst that has been selectively activated. The selective activation of the catalyst involves treating the catalyst with at least one oxygenate. The selectively activated catalyst can then be used to dewax waxy hydrocarbon to improve yield and product quality of the isomerate product.


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Selective Ring Opening By Oxidation Process

US Patent:
2007013, Jun 21, 2007
Filed:
Dec 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/303511
Inventors:
Thomas Palmer - Baton Rouge LA, US
William Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
International Classification:
C10G 73/06, C10G 47/24, C10G 47/02
US Classification:
208033000, 208108000
Abstract:
This invention relates to the selective ring opening of naphthenic and aromatic rings, and more particularly, to any petroleum or hydrocarbon streams derived from crudes containing naphthene and aromatic species. The rings may be selectively ring opened using an oxidation catalyst in the presence of an oxygen


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Hydroconversion Process For Making Lubricating Oil Basestocks

US Patent:
2002015, Oct 24, 2002
Filed:
Dec 14, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/737044
Inventors:
Ian Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
William Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
John Gallagher - Califon NJ, US
Joseph Boyle - Baton Rouge LA, US
Anne Zinicola - Houston TX, US
Christopher May - Sarnia, CA
Jeenok Kim - Morganville NJ, US
John Groetsch - Front Royal VA, US
Sylvain Hantzer - Prairieville LA, US
International Classification:
C10G021/00, C10G067/04
US Classification:
208/087000, 208/049000, 208/095000, 208/096000, 208/033000
Abstract:
A process for producing a lubricating oil basestock having at least 90 wt. % saturates and a VI of at least 105 by selectively hydroconverting a raffinate from a solvent extraction zone in a two step hydroconversion zone followed by a hydrofinishing zone, and a lubricating oil basestock produced by said process.


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Molecular Sieve Containing Hydrodewaxing Catalysts

US Patent:
7638453, Dec 29, 2009
Filed:
Aug 17, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/205644
Inventors:
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
Stuart L. Soled - Pittstown NJ, US
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
David W. Larkin - Sugar Land VA, US
Terry E. Helton - Bethlehem PA, US
Gary B. McVicker - Califon NJ, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobile Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
B01J 29/06
US Classification:
502 64, 502 65, 502 66, 502 71, 502 73, 502 74, 502 77, 502214
Abstract:
A catalyst composition containing a medium pore molecular sieve having deposited thereon an active metal oxide and at least one hydrogenation metal selected from the Group VIII and Group VIB metals for use in hydrodewaxing lube oil boiling range feedstreams.


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Process For Preparing Basestocks Having High Vi Using Oxygenated Dewaxing Catalyst

US Patent:
7077947, Jul 18, 2006
Filed:
Oct 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/678680
Inventors:
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
Sylvain Hantzer - Prairieville LA, US
David W. Larkin - Baton Rouge LA, US
Jeenok T. Kim - Fairfax VA, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 65/02, C10G 73/38
US Classification:
208 89, 208 27, 208108
Abstract:
A process for preparing high VI lubricating oil basestocks comprising hydrotreating, hydrodewaxing and optionally hydrofinishing. The hydrotreated feedstock is hydrodewaxed using a dewaxing catalyst that has been selectively activated by oxygenate treatment. The hydrodewaxed product may then be hydrofinished.


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Wax Isomerate Yield Enhancement By Oxygenate Pretreatment Of Feed

US Patent:
7087152, Aug 8, 2006
Filed:
Oct 3, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/678684
Inventors:
Ian A. Cody - Baton Rouge LA, US
William J. Murphy - Baton Rouge LA, US
Sylvain Hantzer - Prairieville LA, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10G 69/08, C10G 73/02
US Classification:
208 58, 208 59, 208 27, 20811135, 208 89
Abstract:
A waxy hydrocarbon feed is catalytically dewaxed with a catalyst that has been selectively activated. The selective activation of the catalyst involves contacting the dewaxing catalyst with a feed mixture containing waxy hydrocarbon and at least one oxygenate. The process results in improved catalyst performance resulting in improved yield of isomerate at equivalent pour.