It separates crude oil into fractions consisting of compounds with similar properties
The main constituents of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) are propane and butane. These gases are considered hydrocarbons and are derived from natural gas processing and petroleum refining. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking purposes.
Yes, the US is one of the world's leading producers and consumers of petroleum, but it does not lead in refining. Other countries like China and Saudi Arabia may surpass the US in certain aspects of petroleum production and refining.
Yes, Vaseline is a brand of petroleum jelly, and it does contain petroleum-derived ingredients. It is made from a combination of mineral oils and waxes, which are byproducts of the petroleum refining process.
kerosene is a more refined version of crude petroleum
No, LPG is a natural gas recovered from oil wells
petroleum refining is petroleum refining
Matthew P. Brouwer has written: 'Oil refining and the petroleum industry' -- subject(s): Petroleum, Petroleum industry and trade, Refining, Petroleum refineries
gasoline
This is a chemical engineering process - the refining of petroleum.
well there is 32,433 different types of petroleum
Butane is a bi-product of petroleum which is formed after refining petroleum, it is also known as petroleum gas.
Stephen K. Patterson has written: 'The U.S. petroleum refining industry in the 1980's' -- subject(s): Petroleum, Refining
Getting It out of the ground Drilling for it
No. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of the refining of oil. Lanolin is extracted from the skin of sheep.
Tourism, petroleum refining, off-shore banking
Francis S. Manning has written: 'Oilfield processing of petroleum' -- subject(s): Petroleum, Refining 'Environmental assessment data base for petroleum refining wastewaters and residuals' -- subject(s): Petroleum refineries, Pollution, Sewage disposal, Waste disposal, Water
Philomena Lois Marquardt has written: 'Union agreements in the petroleum-refining industry in effect in 1944 ..' -- subject(s): Trade union agreements, Petroleum, Refining, Labor contract