CPE656 Week 2

What is the primary feedstock for a petroleum refinery?

• Natural gas

• Crude oil

• Diesel

• LPG

Which of the following is classified as a middle distillate product?

• Gasoline

• LPG

• Jet fuel

• Asphalt

The classification of crude oil is based on which two main properties?

• Color and price

• Density and viscosity

• API gravity and sulfur content

• Octane number and cetane number

A sweet crude oil has:

• High sulfur content

• Low sulfur content

• High viscosity

• High API gravity only

Which component in crude oil contributes most to gasoline production?

• Heavy residue

• Light naphtha

• Vacuum gas oil

• Asphalt

What is the typical use of LPG produced in a refinery?

• Lubrication

• Cooking fuel

• Jet fuel

• Asphalt binder

The by-product used in road paving is:

• Naphtha

• Asphalt

• Gasoline

• Diesel

Which of the following is NOT a major refinery product?

• Gasoline

• Kerosene

• Methanol

• Diesel

What does a higher API gravity indicate?

• Heavier crude oil

• Lower temperature

• Lighter crude oil

• Higher viscosity

What distinguishes a hydroskimming refinery from a topping refinery?

• It includes desulfurization and reforming units

• It includes catalytic cracking unit

• It has no distillation unit

• It processes only heavy crude oil