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öljynjalostukselle refers to the process of refining crude oil into more useful products. This complex industrial operation involves a series of physical and chemical treatments to separate and transform the various hydrocarbons present in crude oil. The primary goal of oil refining is to produce marketable fuels, lubricants, and petrochemical feedstocks.

The refining process typically begins with distillation, where crude oil is heated and separated into fractions based on their boiling points. Lighter fractions like gasoline and naphtha vaporize at lower temperatures, while heavier fractions such as diesel fuel and lubricating oils condense at higher temperatures. Residue from the bottom of the distillation column contains asphalt and heavy fuel oils.

Following distillation, further processing steps are employed to enhance the quality and yield of desired products. These can include cracking, which breaks down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more valuable ones, and reforming, which rearranges molecular structures to improve the octane rating of gasoline. Alkylation and polymerization are other processes used to create high-octane gasoline components. Sulfur removal is also a crucial part of refining, as sulfur compounds are undesirable impurities that can cause pollution and corrosion.

The refined products from an oil refinery are diverse and essential for modern society. They include gasoline for vehicles, jet fuel for aircraft, diesel fuel for trucks and trains, heating oil for homes and industries, and lubricating oils for machinery. Additionally, refineries produce asphalt for road construction and feedstocks for the petrochemical industry, which manufactures plastics, synthetic fibers, and other chemical products. The efficiency and environmental impact of oil refining are subjects of ongoing research and development.