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Chemistry plays an important role in the petroleum industry in several ways. First, chemistry is used to •
separate and purify the different components of crude oil. Cracking, distillation and condensation processes
are used to convert crude oil into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, oils and gases.
Secondly, chemistry is used in catalytic cracking processes to improve the quality of petroleum products and
increase the efficiency of processes. Chemical catalysts are used to speed up and facilitate chemical
reactions and reduce the required reaction temperature. Third, chemistry is used to improve the quality of
petroleum products by removing impurities and improving the physical and chemical properties of the
products. Processes such as drying, bleaching, chemical analysis and hybridization are used to achieve this.
Finally, chemistry is used in operations to extract oil from wells and improve well productivity. Chemicals
such as polymer-based materials, silicone-based materials, and foam are used to help improve oil flow and
reduce slurry and sediment resistance. In general, it can be said that chemistry contributes to improving the
.efficiency of petroleum industry processes and improving the quality of the petroleum products produced
The petroleum industries rely heavily on chemistry to obtain various products. Oil is a mixture of •
hydrocarbons such as alkanes and alkenes. We call the process used to obtain these alkanes and alkenes
”.from crude oil “cracking
What are the applications of chemical engineering in the
?petroleum industry
Chemicals play a vital role in petroleum industrial engineering. These materials are used in •
several applications, such as: 1- Oil purification: Chemicals are used to improve the quality of
oil by purifying and removing impurities. 2- Injection of chemicals: Chemicals are used in the
process of injecting fluids into oil wells to increase the productivity of the well and maintain the
oiliness of the wells. 3- Dealing with waste: Chemicals are used to treat and remove oil waste
and reduce its negative effects on the environment. 4- New wells: Chemicals are used to
desalinate water and improve the quality of the water used in the new wells. 5- Well
maintenance: Chemicals are used to maintain and repair oil wells and renew tools and equipment
.used in oil operations
?What is the role of chemical analysis in petroleum industrial engineering
.Injection of chemicals to control the ability of the oil to flow and eliminate the ability to drip -1
• 4- Injecting chemicals to improve productivity and reduce production costs in oil wells.
?How to organize chemical processes in petroleum industrial engineering
Organizing chemical processes in petroleum industrial engineering includes many steps and stages.
:The most important of these steps are
Determine the chemicals used: Chemicals are selected based on the required purpose of the -1
.chemical process, and the amount and volume of chemicals required are determined
Chemical processes: Chemical processes are performed optimally, and include chemical -2
.synthesis and other chemical reactions
3- Time frame: It is assumed that the time frame for implementing chemical operations is
determined and coordinated in accordance with operational requirements.
4- Productivity: The expected productivity of chemical processes is determined, which is measured
using approved industrial standards.
Quality control: The quality of the produced materials is controlled, and they are inspected and -5
.examined using applicable inspection tools
Safety: The necessary safety procedures are followed to maintain the safety of workers and the -6
.factory
Storage and distribution: Products are stored and distributed in accordance with approved -7
.industrial standards
Maintenance: The equipment and machines necessary to carry out chemical operations are taken -8
.care of and maintained on a regular basis