Nafta Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is crude oil?
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits.
Where is crude oil typically found?
Crude oil is typically found underground in reservoirs beneath the Earth’s surface.
What is the main use of crude oil?
The main use of crude oil is as a source of energy, primarily in the form of gasoline for vehicles.
What is the process of extracting crude oil from the ground called?
The process of extracting crude oil from the ground is called oil drilling or oil production.
True or False: Crude oil is a finite resource.
True.
What is the primary component of crude oil?
The primary component of crude oil is hydrocarbons.
What is the API gravity of crude oil used for?
API gravity is used to classify and price crude oil based on its density and viscosity.
What is the term for the process of separating crude oil into various components?
The term for the process of separating crude oil into various components is refining.
What are some common products derived from refined crude oil?
Some common products derived from refined crude oil include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants.
What is the term for the price of crude oil in the global market?
The term for the price of crude oil in the global market is the oil price.
What is the largest consumer of crude oil in the world?
The largest consumer of crude oil in the world is the transportation sector.
What is the process of converting crude oil into usable products called?
The process of converting crude oil into usable products is called oil refining.
What is the term for the process of transporting crude oil from production sites to refineries?
The term for the process of transporting crude oil from production sites to refineries is oil transportation.
What is the term for the process of storing crude oil before refining or transportation?
The term for the process of storing crude oil before refining or transportation is oil storage.
What is the term for the measure of the energy content of crude oil?
The term for the measure of the energy content of crude oil is calorific value.
What is the term for the process of removing impurities from crude oil?
The term for the process of removing impurities from crude oil is desulfurization.
What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into petrochemicals?
The term for the process of converting crude oil into petrochemicals is petrochemical processing.
What is the term for the process of blending different types of crude oil to achieve desired properties?
The term for the process of blending different types of crude oil to achieve desired properties is crude oil blending.
What is the term for the byproduct of refining crude oil?
The term for the byproduct of refining crude oil is petroleum coke.
What is the term for the process of converting heavy crude oil into lighter products?
The term for the process of converting heavy crude oil into lighter products is hydrocracking.
What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into gasoline?
The term for the process of converting crude oil into gasoline is catalytic cracking.
What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into diesel fuel?
The term for the process of converting crude oil into diesel fuel is hydroprocessing.
What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into jet fuel?
The term for the process of converting crude oil into jet fuel is hydrotreating.
What is the term for the process of converting crude oil into lubricants?
The term for the process of converting crude oil into lubricants is dewaxing.
