2007-02-25 10:23:25 · 3 answers · asked by 2good4me22 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
A petroleum refinery is a process plant where crude oil is distilled and the products re-processed to make: - Fuels of many kinds for different applications; Also, Oils; Greases; Plastics; Cosmetics; Pharmaceuticals; Chemicals; and millions of everyday substances and materials which we use in our normal lives.
2007-02-25 10:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is where crude oil is converted into the fuels and other materials used in the manufacture of many other products. I must add that your question is very general. A lot goes on at an oil refinery.
2007-02-25 10:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Scott S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Scott S. said + most of the time any refinery works on the principle of fractionation. In case your question implies "how does a refinery work?". The link below will take you through it step by step.
2007-02-25 10:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋