Crude Oil Flashcards
1
Q
How is crude oil separated (pg 70)
A
In a fractionating column by fractional distillation due to different boiling points
Hotter at the bottom
Longer chain have higher boiling points, condensing first at the bottom
2
Q
Trend in colour, viscosity, and boiling p
A
Higher boiling points eg bitumen are more viscous and darker in colour
3
Q
Refinery gas use
A
- Domestic heating and cooking
4
Q
Gasoline use
A
- Car fuel (petrol)
5
Q
Kerosene use
A
- Aircraft fuel
6
Q
Diesel use
A
4.Fuel for cars, trains, lorries etc
7
Q
Fuel oil use
A
- Large ships and power stations
8
Q
Bitumen use
A
- Road surfacing
