Applications and Properties of Furnace Oil
Question
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:
- 1.
It is a product of oil refineries.
- 2.
Some industries use it to generate power.
- 3.
Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Furnace oil is a dark, heavy residual fuel obtained from crude oil refining processes. Industries like cement, fertilizers, and power generation units use it directly in boilers and specialized combustion setups. Since it originates from heavier fractions of petroleum distillation, it contains high sulfur concentrations, causing severe sulfur oxide emissions when burned. > Furnace oil is a dense refinery byproduct used for heavy industrial heating that triggers high sulfur emissions. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q18
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Energy & Nuclear
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Petroleum products classification / Pollution reports
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