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How is Crude Oil Processed?


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Crude oil

  • Crude oil is called the mother of all commodities as it is used to produce various items.
  • Crude oils are used in pharmaceuticals, plastics, fuel, synthetic fabrics, and so on.
  • Since the 1950s petroleum or oil has been the world’s leading source of energy.

Processing of Crude oil

  • Crude oil is a mixture of various chemical compounds, called hydrocarbons.
  • In the tank, the boiling oil transforms into a combination of gases.
  • Fractional distillation is used for refining crude oil.
  • The gases flow up the hottest column at the bottom and the cooler column at the top.
  • When they go up the column, the gases cool down until they condense.
  • After washing and further processing the separated liquids & gases are being used to produce several products.

Diagram showing refining process of crude oil with their various uses.


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