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Crude oil is fractionally distilled to separate its components, with the heaviest fractions boiling off first. Refinery gas (1-2% of crude) is used as fuel or liquefied petroleum gas. Gasoline and naphtha (15-30% of crude) are used as motor fuel. Kerosene (10-15% of crude) is used in diesel engines and heating. Gas oil (10-15% of crude) is used as jet fuel or heating oil. Residue (40-50%) is used as fuel for ships and power stations. Catalytic cracking and reforming are used to break larger molecules into s

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Pearl Lawrence

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