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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?
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'?
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?
Petroleum can be described as a thick, flammable, yellow-to-black mixture of gaseous, liquid, and solid hydrocarbons.
What are the different components of petroleum?
Petroleum is made up of gaseous, liquid, and solid hydrocarbons.
Which industry classifies crude oil based on its relative weight or viscosity?
Oil industry
What does it mean for oil to be referred to as 'sweet' in the oil industry?
It contains relatively little sulfur
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'petra' in the term 'petroleum'?
Rock
What are the three states in which hydrocarbons occur in petroleum?
Solid, liquid, and gas
What is the main focus of Unit 1 in the Module 2 on Process Industries?
Understanding the properties and composition of petrochemicals
Test your knowledge on the categorization and application of petrochemical products, as well as the manufacturing procedures of paper in other chemical engineering subjects. Explore flowcharts, P&ID, and PFD in various industries. Get ready to ace the quiz on petroleum and petrochemicals!
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