Industrial Chemistry Chapter 1

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What is the main product of coal gasification?

Coal gas (correct)

Ammonia

Coal oil

Coal tar

What process is used to convert syngas into transportation fuels?

Electrolysis

Bergius process

Krebs cycle

Fischer-Tropsch process (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a product of coal gasification?

Gasoline (correct)

Hydrogen

Synthetic Natural Gas

Methanol

What is one significant environmental benefit of coal gasification?

Lower particulate matter release Signup and view all the answers

During coal gasification, which molecules are involved in the oxidation process?

Oxygen and water Signup and view all the answers

How does hydrogen obtained from coal gasification contribute to industry?

Powering a hydrogen economy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process of hydrogenation of coal?

Direct conversion of coal to liquids Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fischer-Tropsch process?

To convert syngas into light hydrocarbons Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coal is primarily used for electric power generation?

Lignite Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of graphite despite being the highest rank coal?

Lubricant when powdered Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coal is characterized by its use in steam locomotives?

Steam coal Signup and view all the answers

During carbonization, what process increases the average molecular weight of aromatic molecules?

Dehydrogenative polymerization Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coal has properties ranging from lignite to bituminous coal?

Sub-bituminous coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of coke produced from carbonization?

Iron and steel industry Signup and view all the answers

What does the classification of coal primarily depend on?

Content of volatiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of mesophase during the carbonization process?

Affects the final coke structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of coal?

Carbon Signup and view all the answers

Which process leads to the transformation of peat into coal?

Coalification Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a condition that contributes to the formation of coal?

Repeated environmental changes Signup and view all the answers

Which ranking of coal is classified as metamorphic rock?

Anthracite Signup and view all the answers

What is the major gas produced during the carbonization of coal?

Carbon monoxide Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically found in coal?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of destroying organic material due to environmental conditions in coal formation?

Peatification Signup and view all the answers

What is a major use of coal?

Electricity generation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations is NOT known for petroleum production?

The Himalayas Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary theories explaining the origin of petroleum?

Biogenic and Abiogenic Signup and view all the answers

How is crude oil classified based on its density?

Heavy and Light Signup and view all the answers

What is crude bitumen?

A semi-solid form of crude oil mixed with sand and water Signup and view all the answers

Which compounds are primarily found in petroleum?

Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, and Aromatic hydrocarbons Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of natural gas in petroleum reservoirs?

It forms a gas cap above the petroleum. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'sour' crude oil?

Oil with high sulfur content Signup and view all the answers

What typically affects the ability to extract oil from oilfields?

Pressure conditions in the reservoir Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of distillation in petroleum refining?

To separate crude oil into different hydrocarbon fractions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a product of the distillation of crude oil?

Cement Signup and view all the answers

Where does the lightest fraction of hydrocarbons typically collect during the distillation process?

At the top of the fractionating column Signup and view all the answers

What historical requirement led to the initial development of petroleum refining?

The search for an alternative to whale oil for lighting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major product specifically required for aviation?

Jet fuel Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons petroleum refining has continuously evolved?

Changing consumer demand for better products Signup and view all the answers

What type of fuel is produced for ships and factories during the distillation of crude oil?

Fuel oil Signup and view all the answers

Which fraction of hydrocarbons would typically be found at the bottom of the distillation column?

Bitumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of carbonization in coal processing?

To produce carbon and a variety of liquid and gaseous products. Signup and view all the answers

Which process refers to the direct conversion of coal into liquid products?

Hydrogenation of coal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is typically NOT produced from petrochemical processing?

Textiles Signup and view all the answers

What gas mixture is produced during coal gasification?

Carbon monoxide and hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What are the two most common forms of petroleum?

Natural gas and crude oil Signup and view all the answers

Which process is NOT involved in refining petroleum?

Fermentation Signup and view all the answers

In coal types, what distinguishes anthracite from other types?

It has the highest carbon content. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the H2 produced in refinery operations play?

It can be used to synthesize inorganic petrochemicals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Industrial Chemistry - Chapter One

This chapter covers coal and petroleum processing
It defines key terms related to coal and petroleum
It discusses the origin, ranking, gasification, hydrogenation of coal
It covers petroleum origin, classification, mining, distillation, rating of petrol and diesel
It explores cracking, alkylation, hydrotreating, and reforming in petroleum processing

Coal: Origin and Ranking

Coal is a combustible sedimentary rock (black or brownish-black) found in layers called coal beds
Coal formation is due to factors including vegetation accumulation, preservation, biological degradation, and chemical coalification
Major composition includes carbon (>50%), and sulfur, chlorine, phosphorus, and nitrogen as impurities
Coal's ranking or grade depends on its carbon content (peat, lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous, and anthracite)
Coal is a significant global energy source, but associated with carbon emissions

Carbonization of Coal

Carbonization is the conversion of organic matter into carbon (coke) and related byproducts (coal gas and coal tar) via pyrolysis or destructive distillation
Coke is used in the iron and steel industry and as a smokeless fuel
Mesophase formation during the carbonization process plays a role in the resulting coke quality and properties

Gasification of Coal

Coal gasification is the process of producing synthesis gas (syngas) from coal for various purposes, including producing fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, and other chemicals
It uses a mixture of oxygen and steam to oxidize coal, releasing hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide
Syngas production also involves partial oxidation and partial oxidation process that can convert any hydrocarbon into hydrogen and carbon monoxide
Coal gasification is a cleaner method of producing energy than direct combustion
Syngas can be used to produce numerous products like fuels (transportation fuels through Fischer-Tropsch process - gasoline and diesel), fertilizer, ammonia etc.

Liquefaction of Coal

Coal liquefaction is the direct conversion of coal into liquid hydrocarbons.
The Bergius process, developed by Friedrich Bergius ,is one such process for direct coal conversion to liquid hydrocarbons
The Fischer-Tropsch process uses syngas to convert coal to hydrocarbons (like ethane)

Environmental Effects of Coal Mining

Coal mining and burning result in waste products (fly ash, bottom ash, flue gas) containing heavy metals (mercury, uranium, thorium, arsenic)
Acid rain formation is a result of sulfur in coal
Groundwater contamination and impacts on water table are other environmental hazards
Coal-fired power plants are a significant source of human-caused background radiation
Release of CO2 emissions contribute to climate change according to the IPCC and USEPA

Petroleum: Origin, Classification, and Mining

Petroleum (crude oil) is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid found in rock formations
It's a complex mixture of hydrocarbons (alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatics, heavier hydrocarbons) and other organic compounds, found in liquid, solid, and gaseous form
Petroleum is classified on various features, like location of production, API gravity (density of the resultant product), and sulfur content
It is predominantly found in association with natural gas and saline water
Petroleum is extracted mainly using conventional methods such as pumping, using gas or water pressure, or steam injection, but it also needs expertise for complex situations

Petroleum Refining (Distillation)

Crude oil is heated in a fractionating column, where the components vaporize at different temperatures
The components are separated based on their boiling points, creating various fractions (various petroleum products - LPG, chemicals, petrol, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel oil, lubricating oils, asphalt, coke)

Cracking, Alkylation, Hydro-treating, and Reforming

Cracking: Processes that break down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more useful molecules (e.g., gasoline, LPG).
Alkylation: Process that combine smaller molecules to generate longer ones, that can improve the petroleum product's properties (e.g. increasing octane rating of gasoline).
Hydro-treating: Processes in which hydrogen is used to remove impurities (like sulfur) to produce cleaner fuels.
Catalytic reforming: Chemical reactions that use a catalyst to improve hydrocarbon properties (e.g., increasing the octane rating of gasoline).
Refineries use a series of process units to convert to varying gasoline/diesel products, etc.

Gasoline and Diesel: Production, Composition, Properties, and Rating

Petrol and Diesel are refined petroleum products
Octane rating is a measure of gasoline's resistance to knocking or premature combustion.

Uses of Petroleum

Petroleum is used in fuels: petrol, diesel
Petroleum is a raw material for various products: fertilizers, plastics, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, dyes etc

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This quiz focuses on the key concepts of Industrial Chemistry Chapter One, which delves into the processing of coal and petroleum. It covers definitions, origins, classifications, and technologies related to these crucial energy sources. Test your understanding of coal's formation, ranking, and the various processes in petroleum refining.