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Furnace at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the furnace where crude oil is heated to 470 degrees Celsius before it enters a distillation tower (still). The furnace burns waste gases from the oil refining process, and uses energy-efficient heat exchangers. Crude oil, which is oil from the ground before it has been refined, contains a mixture of hydrocarbons. This mixture is heated to separate it into parts called fractions. Lighter fractions boil off first and leave the heavier fractions behind. Fractions that are obtained from crude oil include bitumen, fuel oil, lubricating oils, diesel, jet fuel, petrol, and petroleum gases. The fractions are used as fuels, lubricants, and as raw materials for the chemical industry. Photographed at ExxonMobils Fawley Oil Refinery and Chemical Plant, Hampshire, UK. The oil refinery is the largest in the UK
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This print showcases the impressive furnace at an oil refinery, located in Hampshire, UK. Serving as a crucial component of the refining process, this furnace is responsible for heating crude oil to a scorching temperature of 470 degrees Celsius before it enters the distillation tower. What makes this furnace even more remarkable is its ability to burn waste gases from the refining process while utilizing energy-efficient heat exchangers. Crude oil, extracted from beneath the earth's surface, contains a diverse mixture of hydrocarbons. The purpose of heating this blend is to separate it into various fractions based on their boiling points. As depicted in this image, lighter fractions evaporate first and leave behind heavier ones such as bitumen, fuel oil, lubricating oils, diesel, jet fuel, petrol, and petroleum gases. These fractions play vital roles across multiple industries; they serve as fuels for transportation and energy production while also acting as raw materials for chemical processes. Therefore, understanding how to efficiently refine crude oil becomes essential not only for meeting global energy demands but also for supporting numerous manufacturing sectors. ExxonMobil's Fawley Oil Refinery and Chemical Plant proudly houses this colossal structure - the largest oil refinery in the United Kingdom. Its towering chimney releases steamy plumes that symbolize progress within Europe's thriving petrochemical industry. This awe-inspiring photograph by Science Photo Library encapsulates both technological advancements and industrial beauty found within Britain's renowned oil industry without mentioning any specific commercial use or company affiliation
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