8.5. Refinery Flow Chart for Bitumen Production

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the first step in the bitumen production process?

   Hint

   What is the raw material before any processing?

2. 2.

   Define 'Short Residue'.

   Hint

   Think about what remains after lighter components are removed.

3. 3.

   What is the first step in bitumen production?

   • Crude Oil
   • Distillation
   • Collection

   Hint

   Remember the starting substance before any processing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Oxidized bitumen has lower viscosity than straight run bitumen.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the properties altered by air exposure.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of using oxidized bitumen in extreme weather conditions versus standard bitumen.

   Hint

   Think about the physical properties affected by temperature.

6. 6.

   Design a simple flow chart to illustrate the key steps in bitumen production from crude oil to final product.

   Hint

   Identify what happens at each stage of the process.