PrintThe refining of crude oil is a complex process. In preparation for this topic, please complete the reading assignment below. My lecture will closely follow the steps in refining as outlined here.
Reading Assignment: Crude Oil Refining Process
- Go to the http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/oil-refining3.htm and read pages 1 through 6 in preparation for the mini-lecture on Crude Oil Refining. As you read the sections, keep these questions in mind:
- What is meant by “crude” oil?
- What are the two main refining processes?
- What are the various products derived from raw crude oil?
- How does “distillation” work?
- What is “cracking”?
- What is “reforming”?
- What is “alkylation”?