8.3.1 - Crude Oil Distillation Process
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What is the first step in the distillation process?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to happen before separation.
What is the residue left after atmospheric distillation called?
💡 Hint: It’s the heavier part that we are left with.
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What is the first step in the crude oil distillation process?
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to change physically to start separating components.
True or False: Vacuum distillation is performed to enhance the volatility of substances.
💡 Hint: Think about what thermal cracking does to hydrocarbons.
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Explain in detail how the process of crude oil distillation can affect the characteristics of the bitumen produced.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects boiling points and the proportion of each fraction obtained.
Design an ideal vapor separation system for a hypothetical refinery, detailing how it could enhance the production of high-quality bitumen.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between efficiency and product quality.
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