2007-12-03 07:51:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Separating Less usefull Long Chain Hydrocarbons which are in low demand into Small Chain hydrocarbons Which are in high demand.
Without this process there would almost certainly be a shortage of Petrol, kerosene ( jet fuel ) or Diesel.
2007-12-03 10:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by JFK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many processes used to refine oil into products. The first step is typically atmospheric distillation, followed by vacuum distillation. More complex processes include catalytic cracking and hydrocracking.
2016-04-07 06:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to take usless long chain hydrocarbons to more usful ones (i.e decane, hexane etc) to make petroleum and other hydrocarbon fuels (diesel, kerosene).
they are also used to make polymer whioch are very useful as they are strong, mouldable and very resistant to degrading. (eg polyethene- plastic bags)
2007-12-03 08:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scratchings is the only thing I can think of!
EDIT: Ohhhhh doh (bangs head against wall) I was having a bad blonde moment there!!!!!! Sorry!!!!
2007-12-03 07:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
oils and polymers, the oils are made more efficient and easier to burn (more refined if you will) as they are already broken down to a degree.
2007-12-03 07:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by jake1kenobi98 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
haent got a clue but hae ound a link that might help
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracking_(chemistry)
2007-12-03 07:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by The Ghost 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cheese and level 3 mayonaise.
2007-12-03 08:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by sienna s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smoking and selling?
2007-12-03 07:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
pork scratchings and ??????????? Dog food.
2007-12-03 07:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by j.pee69 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋