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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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What are the names of the oil refinery plants in Louisiana?

CITGO, MOTIVA, CHEVRON, SHELL, VALERO, MARATHON, EXXON, MURPHY but I think VALERO bought them out, and CHALMETTE REFINERY. I believe thats it.

When was the last oil refinery built in the US?

I heard a few people this month go around saying the U.S.A has not built an oil refinery since 1977 and I wonder where they hear this garbage. The newest refinery was built in Douglas, WY in 2008. Cheers

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Example of federal mandate?

A federal mandate is an order from the central government that all state and local government must comply with. Usually, a federal mandate requires state and local governments to improve environmental or civil rights issues. Hundreds of federal mandates have been passed requiring state and local governments to take action in areas ranging from the way voters are registered, to ocean-dumping restrictions, to the education of disabled people. Some examples of federal mandates include the Head Start program for low-income children, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Can a convicted felon work for an oil refinery?

If that oil refinery will hire him, AND that particular state does not have restrictions on former felons' holding HAZMAT certification.

How do oil refineries pollute the nature?

Crude oil can affect the environment in many way, one of these ways is by oil spillages in the the ocean. the causes the oil to spread out over the surface of the water which leads to the deaths of hundreds of marine life. a good example of this is when you see the pictures of the birds covered in the black thick oil on their feathers, which prevents them from flying and if the try and get into the water they will sink because we their feathers are too heavy with the layer of oil on top of them.

What are the large oil storage tanks used by refineries called?

The large oil storage tanks used by refineries are called "oil storage tanks" or simply "storage tanks." They are used to store crude oil, refined products, or other liquids before they are processed or transported further.

What is technical competency?

Technical competency is the knowledge and skill to perform the activities within an occupation consistently and over time. This isÊfor a successful accomplishment of a business, job, or a task.Ê

Is there a drilling company in Colorado that hires felons?

Most of them do for the exception of Nabors Drilling USA.

And apperently Bronco Drilling.

How much oil do you use when changing the oil in a 1995 GMC Jimmy?

1995 GMC JIMMY 4.3L 6-cyl Engine

CAPACITIES

Engine, with filter..........4.6 quarts[1]

Wix Oil Filter..........51036

Cooling System, Initial Fill..........12.0 quarts

Automatic Transmission, 4-Shallow PanD Initial Fill..........5.0 quarts[2]

Automatic Transmission, Total Fill

4 speed 4L60, 60E..........11.0 quarts

Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints

Manual Transmission, BWT5..........4.2 pints

Manual Transmission, NV3500..........4.2 pints

Differential, Front..........2.5 pints

Differential, Rear..........4.0 pints

Transfer Case,..........1.1 pints

1. After refill check oil level.

2. With the ENG at operating TEMP, shift TRANS through all gears. Let ENG slow idle in PARK for at least 3 minutes. Check fluid level and add fluid as needed.

Do not overfill.

Hope This Helps.

What led to oil drilling in the US?

In the United States, oil drilling evolved as a result of seeking salt brine. Without refrigeration, one of the few means of preserving meat was through packing it with salt.

How do you remove baked on oil from a vitreous enamel oven tray?

oven cleaner might work

Over Cleaner will work but is highly caustic (contains sodium hydroxide aka lye) and is unpleasant to work with. I have similar problems due to buildup of baked on popcorn oil spattered on my stove top and have worked out a two step process to clean it.

Step 1) If the buildup is heavy then first apply a thin layer of naptha (cigarette lighter fluid) to the surface to be cleaned. Obviously this should not be done near hot stoves or ignition sources but is otherwise safe since naptha evaporates quickly. I came up with this idea because naptha is the main ingredient in automotive fuel system cleaner and will dissolve hardened oil and varnish. After about 5 minutes the naphtha will soften the baked on oil or grease. Then use a plastic card of some sort to scrape up the softened residue (I use a 2" x 3" plastic card cut from a CD jewel case but anything like an old credit card would work just fine and will not mar the painted surface). Repeat as needed for heavier buildup.

Step 2) Once the bulk material is removed in this way you can use ordinary household ammonia along with a little bit of elbow grease to remove the remaining traces from the surface and return it to its original condition.

Are the Alberta oil sands a good thing?

The oil sands provide ample opportunity for employment with high salary and are a source of resources that are used to make everything we use, wear, and live in. The oil sands provide a good source of economic activity for the province.

Of course, there are questions regarding the environment, however there is much activity surrounding land reclamation projects after the land has been, essentially, mined of its resources. People involved in land reclamation work to put the land back to almost the way it was and not allowed the land mined for oil to just sit barren and desolate.

Remove oil from cat?

A lot depends on what you mean when you say "oil". Clean motor oil or cool cooking oil can be removed as follows: You can remove light, non-toxic oils from a cat by bathing the animal in a luke-warm bath (96-98F) and using a highly diluted solution of Dawn dish washing liquid. Gently scrub the cat making sur enot to hurt he animal. For oil in the eyes, call the vet for instruction.