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What is the origin of the word 'petroleum' and what does it mean?
What is the origin of the word 'petroleum' and what does it mean?
The word 'petroleum' comes from the Latin petra, meaning 'rock,' and oleum, meaning 'oil'.
How does the oil industry classify 'crude' oil?
How does the oil industry classify 'crude' oil?
The oil industry classifies 'crude' oil by the location of its origin and by its relative weight or viscosity ('light', 'intermediate' or 'heavy').
What does it mean for oil to be referred to as 'sweet' or 'sour'?
What does it mean for oil to be referred to as 'sweet' or 'sour'?
When oil is referred to as 'sweet,' it means it contains relatively little sulfur. When oil is referred to as 'sour,' it means it contains substantial amounts of sulfur.
How can petroleum be described in terms of its physical properties?
How can petroleum be described in terms of its physical properties?
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What are the different components of petroleum?
What are the different components of petroleum?
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Which industry classifies crude oil based on its relative weight or viscosity?
Which industry classifies crude oil based on its relative weight or viscosity?
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What does it mean for oil to be referred to as 'sweet' in the oil industry?
What does it mean for oil to be referred to as 'sweet' in the oil industry?
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'petra' in the term 'petroleum'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'petra' in the term 'petroleum'?
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What are the three states in which hydrocarbons occur in petroleum?
What are the three states in which hydrocarbons occur in petroleum?
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What is the main focus of Unit 1 in the Module 2 on Process Industries?
What is the main focus of Unit 1 in the Module 2 on Process Industries?
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