Fractional distillation

Question 1

What are some uses of

Refinery gas

Answer 1

Bottled gas for heating and cooking

Level 1 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 1 - 4
Approx. boiling range: below 25°C

Question 2

What are some uses of

Gasoline / petrol

Answer 2

Used as fuel in cars (petrol)

Level 2 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 4 - 12
Approx. boiling range: 40°C - 100°C

Question 3

What are some uses of

Naphtha

Answer 3

Used to make chemicals

Level 3 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 7 - 14
Approx. boiling range: 90°C - 150°C

Question 4

What are some uses of

Kerosene / paraffin

Answer 4

Used as a fuel in jet engines and as heating oil

Level 4 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 9 - 16
Approx. boiling range: 150°C - 240°C

Question 5

What are some uses of

Diesel oil / gas oil

Answer 5

Used as a fuel in diesel engines

Level 5 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 14 - 18
Approx. boiling range: 220°C - 300°C

Question 6

What are some uses of

Fuel oil

Answer 6

Used as a fuel for ships and some power stations

Level 6 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 19 - 25
Approx. boiling range: 250°C - 320°C

Question 7

What are some uses of

Lubricating oil

Answer 7

Used in waxes and polishes

Level 7 from the top of the tower

Approx. number of carbon atoms: 20 - 40
Approx. boiling range: 300°C - 350°C

Question 8

What are some uses of

Bitumen

Answer 8

Used to make bitumen for surfacing roads

Level 8 from the top of the tower (at the base of the tower)

Approx. number of carbon atoms: over 70
Approx. boiling range: above 350°C