Oil Purification Methods Quiz

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What are the three methods employed for oil purification?

Gravitation, filtration, and centrifugal purification.

What is the purpose of gravitation method in oil purification?

To separate components in a mixture based on their different specific weights.

What is filtration in the context of oil purification?

Filtration is a physical process that removes particulates from a liquid or gas through a porous filtering media.

How does centrifugation work in separating substances?

<p>Centrifugation involves the application of centrifugal force to separate particles from a solution based on their size, shape, density, and viscosity of the medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a centrifuge in the process of centrifugation?

<p>A centrifuge is a piece of equipment that puts an object in rotation around a fixed axis and applies a potentially strong force perpendicular to the axis of spin, causing denser substances and particles to move outward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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