Petroleum

Name: Kok Ke YingClass: 3 Akas 1

No. I/C: 990928-08-6194

Bab 6:

LAND AND ITS RESOURCES

B6D6E1Fractions of petroleum

Petroleum gas

Petrol

Naphtha

Kerosene

Diesel

Lubricating oil

Fuel Oil

Bitumen

The Properties and Uses of the Various Fractions of Petroleum

-dark brown, very viscous, very difficult to burn and have large number of soot

- used as lubricants

7) Fuel Oil

-black, very viscous, most difficult to burn and have large number of soot

- used as ship fuel

8) Bitumen

- black, highly viscous, unable to burn and have most soot produced

- used for road surfacing

Contribution of petroleum and natural gas to the economic development

create more jobs

increase Malaysia’s export

encourage transport industry

encourage

petrochemical industry

1) Petroleum gas

-clear, not viscous, burnt easily and have no soot

- used as cooking gas

2) Petrol

-clear, not viscous, burnt easily and have no soot

- used as car and motorcycle fuels

3) Naphtha

-pale yellow, slightly viscous, difficult to burn and have little soot

- used to make plastic items

4) Kerosene

-yellow, viscous, more difficult to burn and have a lot of soot

- used as aircraft fuel

5) Diesel

-dark brown, very viscous, very difficult to burn and have

- used as lorries and buses fuel

6) Lubricating Oil

The Efficient Ways Of Using Petroleum And Other Natural Fuels

Use energy-saving household electrical and gas appliances

Recycle and reuse materials

Use renewable sources of energy such as solar energy

Use fuel-efficient and fuel-saving vehicles

Encourage car-pooling and the use of public transport

Reduce energy wastage

Use energy-saving lights such as fluorescent lamp