15 Questions
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?
Gases, liquids, and solids
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?
5
What physical state are hydrocarbons with 25 carbon atoms most likely to be?
Solid
What is the purpose of cryogenic processes in the natural gas industry?
To separate out lighter hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, and butane from an incoming stream.
How are refrigerants utilized in cryogenic processes?
Refrigerants are used to cool the gas stream to very low temperatures.
What happens to the gas stream when it enters the expansion chamber in a cryogenic process?
Its vapor pressure drops.
What is the purpose of NGL stabilization in the natural gas industry?
To meet market specifications for transport methods.
How is ethane typically used in the petrochemical industry?
As a feedstock to produce ethylene and petrochemical building blocks.
What is the primary use of propane in addition to being a petrochemical feedstock?
As a heating and transportation fuel.
What is normal butane commonly used for in the natural gas industry?
As a refining blend stock for gasoline and a petrochemical feedstock.
How is isobutane utilized in the refining industry?
As a feedstock for alkylation, MTBE, TAME manufacturing, and a component in gasoline octane blends.
What does natural gasoline refer to in the context of the gas stream?
Pentanes and heavier components.
What key role does methane play in cryogenic processes?
Methane stays in the stream due to its light weight.
Learn about the top components found in most fuels, composed of hydrocarbons containing between 6 and 10 carbon molecules, regardless of their structure as alkanes, alkenes, or cyclic compounds.
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