PETROLEUM REFINERY ENGINEERING QUIZ

The characterisation factor of a crude oil is calculated as 12.5. It means that; it is

None of these

Paraffinic

Intermediate

Naphthenic

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CnH2n is the general formula for

Neither A nor B

Olefins

Both A & B

Naphthenes

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Molecular weight of crude petroleum may be around

50

5000

1500

250

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Which of the following contains maximum sulphur?

Petrol

Kerosene

Fuel oil

Diesel

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Cetane number of high speed diesel must be?

95

30

45

75

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Petroleum

Does not contain aromatics

Does not contain asphalt

Constitutes mainly of olefins

Is optically active

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Pour point and freezing point is equal for

Crude petroleum

Water

Diesel

Petrol

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Cetane number of alpha methyl naphthalene is assumed to be

100

∞

50

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Straight run naphtha is converted into high octane number petrol (gasoline) by catalytic

Isomerisation

Reforming

Cracking

Polymerisation

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Which of the following has the highest gum forming tendency in gosoline?

Aromatics

Diolefins

Naphthenes

Paraffins

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