Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language: History / Oil Patch / Crude Oil
PETROLEUM REFINING IN NONTECHNICAL LANGUAGE - SET
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20m
Dr. William Leffler outlines the history of the petroleum industry, its milestones and accomplishments. Then Dr. Leffler provides an overview of how the oil gets from the oil patch to the refinery. He concludes by explaining the composition of crude oil and discussing the qualities and characteristics of each type of crude.
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