fractional distillation

Question 1

fractional distillation

Answer 1

the process in which the various hydrocarbons components of crude oil are separated into samples, based on their different boiling points.

Question 2

petroleum gas

Answer 2

1-4 carbons, boiling range less than 40, used for heating, cooking and making plastics

Question 3

naptha

Answer 3

5-9 carbons, boiling range 60-100, intermediate to making gasoline

Question 4

gasoline

Answer 4

5-12 carbons, boiling range 40-205, liquid motor fuel

Question 5

kerosene

Answer 5

10-18 carbons, boiling range 175-325, liquid fuel for jet engines and tractors

Question 6

gas oil

Answer 6

12-19 carbons, boiling range 250-350, used for diesel fuel and heating oil

Question 7

lubricating oil

Answer 7

20-50 carbons, boiling range 300-370, used for motor oil, grease and other lubricants

Question 8

heavy gas or fuel oil

Answer 8

20-70 carbons, boiling range 370-600, used for liquid industrial fuel

Question 9

residuals

Answer 9

70+ carbons, boiling range greater than 600, used for asphalt/bitumen, tar, waxes