Crude Oil Refining

Crude oil refining is the process of converting raw crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil. This is achieved through methods such as distillation, where crude oil is heated in a distillation column to separate its components based on boiling points. These separated parts are then further processed and treated to meet quality standards. Refining involves additional steps like cracking (breaking larger molecules into smaller ones), reforming, and blending to produce various fuels and materials. Overall, refining transforms raw crude into valuable products used for transportation, heating, and manufacturing.