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Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
American University of Beirut
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
9.00-11.00
Final Examination
GOOD LUCK
Q1.
(20 marks)
Using a simple block flow diagram, show the different treatment, separation, conversion and
product quality upgrade processes of crude oil. Explain the concept of (H/C) adjustment (if any) in these
processes.
(15 marks)
Q3. A hydrocracker feedstock has a boiling range of 650 to 920F, an API gravity of 23.7, and contains 1.7 wt%
sulfur. If the hydrocracking hydrogen consumption is 1500 scf/bbl of feed and the feed rate is 7500 BPSD,
determine:
a) Total hydrogen consumption;
(7 Marks)
b) Barrels of gasoline;
(6 marks)
c) Barrels of jet fuel produced per day.
(7 marks)
LV% iC4 = 0.377 [LV% (C5-180F)]
LV% nC4 = 0.186 [LV% (C5-180F)]
wt% C3 and lighter = 1.0 + 0.09 [LV% (C5-180F)]
Q4.
End of Exam