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Chemical Engineering · Q49

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 49

Q49

Gasoline extracted from natural gas (by compression and cooling) is called the __________ gasoline.

A.
Polymer
B.
Unleaded
C.
Casing head
Answer
D.
Straight run

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In petroleum refinery engineering, gasoline extracted from natural gas by compression and cooling is referred to as casing head gasoline (Option C).

Casing head gasoline is a type of natural gasoline obtained during the initial processing of natural gas. It is typically a mixture of hydrocarbons with relatively low octane ratings compared to other types of gasoline. Casing head gasoline is used as a fuel or as a feedstock in various chemical processes.

Therefore, the correct option is Option C: Casing head.