Petroleum makes the world go ‘round
What is Petroleum?
What is Petroleum? Raw material is called Crude oil Commonly known as “Black Gold” Ranges in color from black to green-brown to colorless Can be liquid like water or thick like tar
Energy Used as an energy source 70% of petroleum is used for fuel Only meets about 36% of our energy needs 70% of petroleum is used for fuel What things might use petroleum for fuel?
Why is it so important? There are many products that use petroleum as its starting material Medications Plastics Road Paving Refer to the common items list from yesterday
Where in the world? 56% in 5 Middle eastern nations Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates 16% of world reserves are in North America Use of petroleum is not uniformily distributed US uses most per population
Oil Consumption versus Population
Combustion of Oil React with oxygen in the air Molecules are rearranged CO2 and water vapor are formed Released into the air (CO2 is a greenhouse gas)
Crude Oil Can’t be used in natural state Taken to a refinery where it is separated into simpler mixtures Mixture of various hydrocarbons
Oil Refinery http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1460786/25890211/0/1336719851/Mini_and_Small_Scale_Oil_Refinery_for_Crude_Oil.jpg
Refining Oil Mixture of hydrocarbons with different boiling points Heat is applied to oil causing it to boil Forms a vapor which rises in a metal column Vapors condense back to liquid at different heights and temperatures (hence fractions) and collect in different containers Fractions may be condensed further or may go on for further processing
Putting It All Together From plants and dinosaurs to powering our cars, oil is what runs our world
The Future of Petroleum Read the article – Look up when done