8.3 - Production of Bitumen from Petroleum
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What is the first step in the production of bitumen from crude oil?
💡 Hint: Think about how we get the crude oil ready for distillation.
What are the two main types of distillation mentioned?
💡 Hint: One occurs at normal pressure, the other under vacuum.
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What is the initial temperature for preheating crude oil before distillation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the recommended heating temperature for the process.
Vacuum distillation prevents thermal cracking during bitumen production.
💡 Hint: Think about why lower pressure affects thermal conditions.
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Describe the mechanisms by which air blowing alters the chemical properties of vacuum residue into oxidized bitumen, and discuss the industrial implications.
💡 Hint: Focus on chemical changes and their practical application.
Evaluate how the diversity of bitumen types produced affects road construction materials selection across varying climates.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature can affect material performance.
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