Question

Define refining of petroleum. write the names of any one use of (i) liquid amd (ii) solid product to obtained by refining of petroleum.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Petroleum refining processes are the chemical engineering processes and other facilities used in petroleum refineries (also referred to as oil refineries) to transform crude oil into useful products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline or petrol, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel oil and fuel oils.

Products produced in Petroleum Refining Process

Kerosene: It is used as domestic fuel and also as fuel in jet engines. Diesel oil or light oil: It is useful in the automobile industry. Heavy Oil or Lubricating Oil: This type of oil is used in making lubricating oils.