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Oil Refineries
After extraction from beneath the surface of the earth, crude oil is sent to a refinery where it is processed into gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and other products. Ask questions about various processes in oil refineries here.
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Is russ plant oil and gas scam?
No, this is genuine seller. We gone thru few transactions with them before.
Heard of this company but couldn't find anyone to provide proof of legitimate of this company. Anyone can help?
How many oil refineries have opened in the last 10 years in US?
There've been no new oil refineries opened in the last 10 Years. As a matter of fact none have been built in over 30 years. The last new refinery opened was in the mid 1970s.
However, there're two new refineries in the process of getting approved and built, one in Arizona to come on line this year, and one in S. Dakota where construction will start this year.
Did JD Rockefeller invent the oil refinery?
It wasn't actually invented more like discovered. It progressed over time. People were involved to get to the place it's in today. Not really any one person has invented petrol. It was a development over time.
Petrol is commonly known as gasoline so:
Who invented gasoline?
No one.
What countries in the world have an oil refinery?
If you count the list on wikipedia, they are aprox 637 refinery complexes (including upgraders).
It is thousand british thermal unit/barrel/energy factor
How is a computer used in oil refineries?
Computer can be used in oil exploration for so many reasons.some are as follow;
1)computer can be used to narrow down search that is to be made by the extractors.
2)conputer can be applied in the extraction for raw materials and other resourses which are essential in oil exploration.
NOTE:it was a secondary student who supplied all this answers...you can read and contribute to it.
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No. The last refinery was built in 1976 and there are no plans to build any new ones. Existing petroleum refineries are experiencing declining operating revenues and are actually reducing their capacity to around 80%. This is in part due to the economic downturn and in part a result of a continuing downward trend in the refining industry that began in 2005. Imports of refined products are increasing to fill the gap between domestic supply and demand, though even these have declined as overall consumption has dropped from 2005-2008.
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John D. Rockefeller became one of the wealthiest individuals in the world by establishing the Standard Oil Company, which controlled a vast majority of the oil refineries in the United States through a trust. His business practices, including aggressive competition and strategic mergers, allowed him to dominate the oil industry and significantly influence its market. This consolidation of power led to the eventual breakup of Standard Oil in 1911 due to antitrust laws.
What are the roles of refineries in petroleum industry?
Refineries play a crucial role in the petroleum industry by processing crude oil into valuable products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petrochemicals. They use various distillation and chemical processes to separate and convert hydrocarbons into usable forms. Additionally, refineries help to ensure the quality and safety of fuel products by removing impurities and adhering to regulatory standards. Overall, they are essential for transforming raw materials into refined products that power transportation, industry, and consumer needs.
Why might oil refineries be located away from populated areas?
lol, stop searching up answers and just do your work
What are the means of transport used for bringing crude oil to the refinery?
Crude oil is typically transported to refineries using pipelines, tankers, and railroads. Pipelines are the most common method due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, allowing for continuous flow over long distances. Tankers are used for maritime transport, especially for international shipping, while railroads can serve as an alternative for regions lacking pipeline infrastructure. Each method has its advantages depending on geographic and logistical considerations.
How does the hmu unit work at refinery?
The HMU unit at refinery works by using the Heat Exchanger Reformer technology to help produce 99.9% pure Hydrogen gas.
Can oil contaminate groundwater?
ground water is considered drinkable.
Would you like to add some oil and drink it.
Does that answer the question?
The petroleum industry includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting (often by oil tankers and pipelines), and marketing petroleum products. The largest volume products of the industry are fuel oil and gasoline (petrol). Petroleum (oil) is also the raw material for many chemical products, including pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and plastics. The industry is usually divided into three major components: upstream, midstream and downstream. Midstream operations are usually included in the downstream category.
Petroleum is vital to many industries, and is of importance to the maintenance of industrial civilization in its current configuration, and thus is a critical concern for many nations. Oil accounts for a large percentage of the world's energy consumption, ranging from as low of 32% for Europe and Asia, up to a high of 53% for the Middle East.
