Pressure maintained in the high pressure primary tower of a three stage crude oil distillation system is about ______________ kg/cm2?

Correct answer: B. 3

  • A. 1.5
  • B. 3
  • C. 6
  • D. 12

Explanation

The high-pressure primary tower in a three-stage crude-distillation arrangement is commonly operated at about 3 kg/cm². The higher values listed would impose unnecessarily severe pressure and temperature conditions for this tower.

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