The terminology used for the bottom most product from the vacuum crude distillation unit is______________?

Correct answer: B. Residuum

  • A. Residual crude
  • B. Residuum
  • C. Reduced crude
  • D. Petrolatum

Explanation

The heavy bottom product from a vacuum crude distillation unit is called vacuum residuum, commonly shortened to residuum. Reduced crude usually refers to the atmospheric-distillation residue before vacuum processing.

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