4:09 know the names and uses of the main fractions obtained from crude oil: refinery gases, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil and bitumen
Crude oil is separated into fractions by the process of fractional distillation.
| Fraction | Use |
|---|---|
| Refinery gases | Bottled gas |
| Gasoline | Fuel for cars |
| Kerosene | Fuel for aeroplanes |
| Diesel Oil | Fuel for lorries |
| Fuel Oil | Fuel for ships |
| Bitumen | Road Surfacing |