Chemical Processes and the Effects on the Environment of Converting Heavy Hydrocarbons to Gasoline
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Chemical, Processes, Environment, Heavy Hydrocarbons, GasolineAbstract
The conversion of heavy hydrocarbons to gasoline is a crucial process in the petroleum industry, utilizing various refining techniques such as catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, thermal cracking, and coking. This study looks at the environmental effects of the chemical processes that turn heavy hydrocarbon molecules into lighter products like gasoline. After a thorough literature review, this study uses qualitative methodology to examine the impact of the chemical process that converts heavy hydrocarbons to gasoline on the environment. This study's systematic approach to literature selection prioritizes peer-reviewed sources and respected industry publications to ensure the validity and trustworthiness of the results. According to the results, converting heavy hydrocarbons into gasoline is one of the most essential operations in the petroleum industry as it ensures fuel supply for transportation and industry. Coking, hydrocracking, thermal cracking, and catalytic cracking are some chemical processes that pose significant environmental risks. These activities cause climate change and global warming because Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) are among the greenhouse gases released. These efforts result in air pollution, elements that cause smog, acid rain, and other adverse health effects, such as sulfur oxides (SO3), nitrogen oxides (NO3), and particulate matter.
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