Petrochemical
production
production
What process in refineries increases the octane rating of gasoline by producing aromatic compounds?
Catalytic reforming
Which type of vessel is used to safely store liquids and gases under pressure in a refinery?
Pressure vessel.
Which petroleum product is used as fuel in automobiles?
Gasoline / Petrol.
What is the main purpose of cracking in oil refineries?
To increase the yield of gasoline
Which equipment is cool and condens oil vapors back into liquid form?
A condenser
What product is formed when ethylene reacts with chlorine?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Which material does made for vessels in refinery ?
Steel.
Which gas is commonly released when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Which type of cracking uses a catalyst to lower the reaction temperature and increase efficiency?
Catalytic cracking.
Which device is transfer heat between hot and cold fluids to control temperature in refinery processes?
A heat exchanger
What simple gas is the primary feedstock for methanol production?
Methane (CH₄).
What is a large metal container designed to store petroleum?
Storage tank.
Coal, oil, and natural gas belong to which category of energy sources?
Fossil fuels.
At what temperature range is thermal cracking usually carried out?
Between 450°C and 750°C.
Which equipment does compress oil vapors or gases to increase pressure?
A compressor.
Which country is one of the leading producers of petrochemicals in Central Asia?
Turkmenistan
How many sections does a tower vessel consist of?
3
Which fossil fuel is mostly used for electricity generation?
Coal.
What is one of the most commonly used catalysts in catalytic cracking?
Zeolite-based catalysts
Which equipment is used to transfer liquids from one place to another?
A pump.
What are the main raw materials used to produce most petrochemical products?
Crude oil and natural gas.
How many types of tray columns are there and what are they?
4 types
Covered
Flat
Valve
S-shaped
Which liquid petroleum product is a fuel produced from atmospheric distillation?
Kerosene / Jet fuel
What are the two main types of cracking used in the petroleum industry?
Thermal cracking and catalytic cracking.
What is the main piece of equipment where crude oil is separated into different fractions?
The distillation column.