Question

How is crude oil processed?

Answer 1

Hint: We need to know that crude oil is also known as petroleum which is a naturally occurring substance and it is found beneath the earth’s surface. The crude oil is yellowish – black in colour. And this crude oil has advantages and more disadvantages. But it has more advantages than its disadvantages. Because crude oil is a versatile source of energy with high energy density of fossil fuels. And it is an inexpensive source of energy due to their good accessibility and large reserves.

Complete answer:
We have to remember that crude oil is the mother of all commodities. Because, from crude oil we can make different items like plastics, pharmaceuticals, synthetic fabrics, fuels, etc.
The crude oil is a mixture which contains so many chemical compounds and they are called hydrocarbons.
The processing method of crude oil: First the crude oil is heated up to \[600^\circ C\] in a hot furnace. Then the substances present in the crude oil will start to boil and vaporize. And this heated mixture is settled under the section of the distillation column. The material remaining in their liquid state is lowered to the base of the column and it will be pumped out. And this can be used for the preparation of several products.

Note:
We must know that crude oil or petroleum is the world’s leading source of energy which is a naturally occurring fossil fuel. And it is also known as the mother of all commodities. Because it can be used to prepare different materials in many industries. The first process to make the crude oil is the refining method. By the distillation method, we can make kerosene from crude oil.