In this note, we are going to know about some By Products of Crude Oil Its Uses. Welcome to Poly Notes Hub, a leading destination for Engineering Notes for Diploma and Degree Engineering Students.
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By Products of Crude Oil Its Uses
Here we have listed some byproducts of petroleum oil or By Products of Crude Oil Its Uses –
| Fraction | Boiling Range | Composition Range | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Uncondensed gas | 0 – 30°C | C1–C4 | Domestic fuel (LPG), used for preparation of carbon-black. |
| 2. Petroleum ether | 30 – 70°C | C5–C6 | Solvent of fats and oil. Used for dry cleaning. |
| 3. Gasoline or Petrol | 70 – 120°C | C7–C8 | Motor fuel for internal combustion engines (IC). |
| 4. Naphtha or Solvent Spirit | 120 – 150°C | C9–C10 | Solvent for paint and varnish; used for dry washing. |
| 5. Kerosene oil | 150 – 300°C | C10–C16 | Domestic fuel and illuminant. |
| 6. Diesel oil | 300 – 350°C | C15–C18 | Diesel engine fuel. |
| 7. Lubricating oil | 350 – 400°C | C17–C30 | Lubricating oil for machine parts. |
| 8. Vaseline, Paraffin | Above 400°C | C18–C32 | Used as medicine, perfume, to resist friction of machine parts; paraffin is used to make candles. |
| 9. Residue (Asphalt or Pitch) | — | C30–C40 | For road making, waterproofing. |
| 10. Petroleum coke | — | C | Used as fuel and electrodes. |