US 7,553,342 B2
	Single phase hydrous hydrocarbon-based fuel, methods for producing the same and compositions for use in such method
A. J. Suraci, 7901 County Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36619 (US); and Matthew Suraci, Houston, Tex. (US); Judy Cooper, legal representative
Filed on Dec. 20, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/642,402.
Prior Publication US 2008/0148627 A1, Jun. 26, 2008
Int. Cl. C10L 1/18 (2006.01); C10L 1/22 (2006.01)

U.S. Cl. 44—301  [44/385; 44/412]

20 Claims

1. A conditioned single phase hydrocarbon-based fuel produced by incubating an unmodified hydrocarbon-based fuel with a semi-solid activator and water, said conditioned single phase hydrocarbon-based fuel having a water content detectable by Karl Fischer analysis which is less than or equal to the water content of the unmodified hydrocarbon-based fuel, an increased BTU content which is greater than the BTU content of the unmodified hydrocarbon-based fuel and said semi-solid activator lacking an alcohol component and comprising (i) at least 35% by weight of the unmodified hydrocarbon-based fuel; (ii) about 0.5% to about 20% by weight of a carboxylic acid component; (iii) about 0.5% to 20% by weight water; and (iv) at least 0.5% to 25% by weight of an amine component, said incubating comprising placing said semi-solid activator in contact with said unmodified hydrocarbon-based fuel and subsequently removing the semi-solid activator.