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Crude oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that varies in composition, requiring refining to produce usable products. Global demand for petroleum products is primarily for light and middle distillates, but crude oil typically yields a higher percentage of heavy distillates, necessitating conversion processes. The refining process involves three stages: separation, conversion, and treatment, to produce various refined petroleum products with specific applications.

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