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What is the general trend in physical state as the number of carbon atoms in hydrocarbons increases?
What is the general trend in physical state as the number of carbon atoms in hydrocarbons increases?
Gases to liquids to solids
How are hydrocarbons classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain?
How are hydrocarbons classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain?
Gases, liquids, and solids
What is the typical physical state of a hydrocarbon with 10 carbon atoms?
What is the typical physical state of a hydrocarbon with 10 carbon atoms?
Liquid
At what carbon atom count do hydrocarbons typically transition from gases to liquids?
At what carbon atom count do hydrocarbons typically transition from gases to liquids?
What physical state are hydrocarbons with 25 carbon atoms most likely to be?
What physical state are hydrocarbons with 25 carbon atoms most likely to be?
What is the purpose of cryogenic processes in the natural gas industry?
What is the purpose of cryogenic processes in the natural gas industry?
How are refrigerants utilized in cryogenic processes?
How are refrigerants utilized in cryogenic processes?
What happens to the gas stream when it enters the expansion chamber in a cryogenic process?
What happens to the gas stream when it enters the expansion chamber in a cryogenic process?
What is the purpose of NGL stabilization in the natural gas industry?
What is the purpose of NGL stabilization in the natural gas industry?
How is ethane typically used in the petrochemical industry?
How is ethane typically used in the petrochemical industry?
What is the primary use of propane in addition to being a petrochemical feedstock?
What is the primary use of propane in addition to being a petrochemical feedstock?
What is normal butane commonly used for in the natural gas industry?
What is normal butane commonly used for in the natural gas industry?
How is isobutane utilized in the refining industry?
How is isobutane utilized in the refining industry?
What does natural gasoline refer to in the context of the gas stream?
What does natural gasoline refer to in the context of the gas stream?
What key role does methane play in cryogenic processes?
What key role does methane play in cryogenic processes?
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Hydrocarbon Physical States Trend
Hydrocarbon Physical States Trend
Hydrocarbons transition from gases to liquids to solids as the number of carbon atoms increases.
Hydrocarbon Classification
Hydrocarbon Classification
Hydrocarbons are classified as gases, liquids, and solids based on their carbon atom count.
C10 state of matter
C10 state of matter
Hydrocarbons with 10 carbon atoms are typically liquids at room temperature.
Gas to Liquid Transition
Gas to Liquid Transition
Hydrocarbons typically transition from gases to liquids around 5 carbon atoms.
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C25 State of Matter
C25 State of Matter
Hydrocarbons with 25 carbon atoms are most likely to be in a solid state.
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Cryogenic Processes Purpose
Cryogenic Processes Purpose
Cryogenic processes separate lighter hydrocarbons like ethane, propane, and butane from a gas stream.
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Refrigerant Use
Refrigerant Use
Refrigerants cool the gas stream to very low temperatures in cryogenic processes.
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Expansion Chamber Effect
Expansion Chamber Effect
In cryogenic processes, the gas stream's vapor pressure drops when it enters the expansion chamber.
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NGL Stabilization
NGL Stabilization
NGL stabilization ensures that natural gas liquids meet market specifications for transportation.
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Ethane Use
Ethane Use
Ethane is used as a feedstock to produce ethylene and other petrochemical building blocks.
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Propane Uses
Propane Uses
Propane is used as a heating fuel, transportation fuel, and petrochemical feedstock.
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Normal Butane Use
Normal Butane Use
Normal butane is used as a refining blend stock for gasoline and as a petrochemical feedstock.
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Isobutane Use
Isobutane Use
Isobutane is used as a feedstock for alkylation, MTBE/TAME manufacturing and in gasoline octane blends.
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Natural Gasoline
Natural Gasoline
Natural gasoline refers to pentanes and heavier hydrocarbon components in the gas stream.
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Methane Role
Methane Role
Methane remains in the gas stream due to its light weight during cryogenic separation.
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