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Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Crude oil is subjected to vacuum distillation in the last stage, because_________________?

Crude oil is subjected to vacuum distillation in the last stage, because_________________?

A. High boiling point products like heavy fuel oil & lubricating oils are heat sensitive and may
decompose

B. Lighter/low boiling products are prone to thermal decomposition
C. High purity products can be obtained thereby
D. None of these

Crude oil is subjected to vacuum distillation in the last stage, because_________________? Read More »

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Hydrogen content in petroleum products varies from 12 to 15% (by weight). As a result the difference between gross and net heating value of petroleum fuels varies in the range of ______________ kcal/kg?

Hydrogen content in petroleum products varies from 12 to 15% (by weight). As a result the difference between gross and net heating value of petroleum fuels varies in the range of ______________ kcal/kg?

A. 600-750
B. 250-350
C. 1000-1500
D. 2000-2500

Hydrogen content in petroleum products varies from 12 to 15% (by weight). As a result the difference between gross and net heating value of petroleum fuels varies in the range of ______________ kcal/kg? Read More »

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Solvent used in the Udex (glycol) extraction process for removal of light aromatics from cracked naphtha is_________________?

Solvent used in the Udex (glycol) extraction process for removal of light aromatics from cracked naphtha is_________________?

A. Propane
B. Diethylene glycol
C. Aqueous solution (10% water) of diethylene glycol
D. Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)

Solvent used in the Udex (glycol) extraction process for removal of light aromatics from cracked naphtha is_________________? Read More »

Petroleum Refinery Engineering