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With the help of schematic diagram explain fractional distillation of petroleum in detail.

written 7.0 years ago by vibhavarikulkarni • 510

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written 6.9 years ago by vibhavarikulkarni • 510

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Sr. No	Name of fraction	Boiling Range	Composition of hydrocarbon	Uses
1	Uncondensed Gases	Below 40 degree C	C1 toC4	LPG fuel for domestic and industrial purpose.
2	Petroleum ether	40degreeto 70degree C	C5 to C7	Fuel for aeroplane helicopter,as solvent
3	Petrol or gasoline	60 to 120 degree C	C7 to C10	As solvent, for dry-cleaning
4	Solvent Naphtha,	120 to 180 degree C	C7 to C10,	As solvent, for dry-cleaning
5	Kerosene	180 to 250 degree C	C10 to C16	For illumination,domestic fuel,for oil gas and fuel for jet engine
6	Diesel	250 to 320 degree C	C15 to C18	Diesel engine fuel,and generators
7	Heavy oil, (a) Lubricating oil, (b)Vaseline, (c) Grease( d) Wax	320 to 400 degree C	C18 to C30, C18 to C20, C20to C22, C22 to C26, C26to C30	For making petrol by cracking ,Lubricating purpose ,Cosmetics,, medicine,ointment,lubricant,Lubricating purpose, Making candles, boot polish & wax paper
8	Residue (a)asphalt, (b) petroleum coke	Above 400 degree C	Above C30	Road making, water proofing,As fuel, for arc light rod

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