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Chemical Engineering · Q235

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 235

Q235

Older crude petroleum

A.
Is light and better
B.
Gives more distillates
C.
Gives less tar
D.
All of the above
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Older crude petroleum is generally considered light and better because it has undergone natural refining processes over time.

It typically gives more distillates, which are the valuable fractions obtained during refining.

Additionally, older crude gives less tar, making it more desirable for refining purposes.

Therefore, all the statements are true, making Option D: All of the above the correct answer.