The terminology used for the bottom most product from the vacuum crude distillation unit is______________?
Correct answer: D. Residuum
- A. Residual crude
- B. Petrolatum
- C. Reduced crude
- D. Residuum
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.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Chemical Process Principles
2,710 free Chemical Process Principles MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this
Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Chemical Process Principles questions
Clay treatment of petroleum products __________________?
Polymerisation__________________?
Which is an anticing compound ?
Waxes present in petroleum products_________________?
Which of the following is the most important property for a jet fuel ?
Though increased pressure has a retarding effect on cracking reaction, yet in actual process, a positive pressure of 10-15 kgf/cm2 is maintained during cracking mainly to__________________?