Petroleum & Fractional Distillation
FractionRefinery gas
Boiling range-160–20°C
Carbon atomsC1–C4
UseCooking gas (LPG), fuel
- Set the column height to the very top (0) — confirm it collects Refinery gas
- Set the column height to the very bottom (5) — confirm it collects Bitumen
- Find the tray that collects Petrol — the fraction used as fuel for cars
- Find the tray that collects Kerosene — used as aircraft fuel
- Compare the top (0) and bottom (5) — confirm the boiling point rises as you go down the column