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Petroleum Refinery Engineering problems


  • 1. Which of the following is not a sulphur compound present in petroleum?

  • Options
  • A. Thiophenes
  • B. Mercaptans
  • C. Sulphones
  • D. Pyroles
  • Discuss
  • 2. Aniline point is a property of the

  • Options
  • A. diesel
  • B. LPG
  • C. naphtha
  • D. gasoline
  • Discuss
  • 3. Ethyl mercaptan is a/an __________ compound.

  • Options
  • A. sulphur
  • B. nitrogen
  • C. oxygen
  • D. none of these
  • Discuss
  • 4. Higher pressure in the reforming reactor

  • Options
  • A. increases coke formation.
  • B. increases the rate of reaction.
  • C. produces high octane number gasoline.
  • D. none of these.
  • Discuss
  • 5. A typical yield of kerosene in straight run distillation of crude oil may be about __________ percent.

  • Options
  • A. 4
  • B. 10
  • C. 18
  • D. 26
  • Discuss
  • 6. Carbon percentage (by weight) in crude petroleum may be about

  • Options
  • A. 65
  • B. 75
  • C. 85
  • D. 95
  • Discuss
  • 7. Which is the most ideal feed stock for 'coking' process used for the manufacture of petroleum coke?

  • Options
  • A. Naphtha
  • B. Vacuum residue
  • C. Light gas oil
  • D. Diesel
  • Discuss
  • 8. Smoke point of kerosene is the

  • Options
  • A. time after which smoking starts on burning.
  • B. temperature at which smoking starts.
  • C. maximum height of flame (in mm) without causing smoking, when burnt in a standard lamp.
  • D. none of these.
  • Discuss
  • 9. Which of the following is the most suitable feed for platforming process (reforming)?

  • Options
  • A. Olefinic hydrocarbon
  • B. Naphtha
  • C. Fuel oil
  • D. Atmospheric residue
  • Discuss
  • 10. Boiling range of motor gasoline is an indication of the

  • Options
  • A. case of starting
  • B. rate of acceleration
  • C. vapour locking tendency
  • D. all (a), (b) and (c)
  • Discuss

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