2021 AIChE Virtual Spring Meeting and 17th Global Congress on Process Safety

(119b) Crude Oil Distillation: Unit Objectives

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Crude Oil Distillation: Unit Objectives

Andrew W. Sloley

Crude oil distillation is the first unit in the typical oil refinery. It handles the largest volume of material and prepares feed for downstream units. A crude distillation unit is introduced. Major topics covered include:

  • Process objectives
  • Feed and products
  • Performance criteria
  • Processing sequence and steps
  • Major equipment