Crude Unit
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Crude Unit

Martech
Updated Jul 01, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Describe the crude unit and its major components
  • Identify and discuss crude oil distillation process
  • Explain the function of the desalter and furnace
  • List products from crude unit processes
Course Description

 When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the crude unit and its major components. You will also be able to identify and discuss the process of crude oil distillation. • Discuss the basic principles of the crude unit • Describe the following major components and processes of the crude unit: – Desalter – Furnace – Atmospheric distillation column – Vacuum distillation column • Describe the products produced by the crude unit’s processes