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Petroleum Industry Operations and Processes
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What is the primary purpose of a petroleum refinery?
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To separate crude oil into its various components
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The primary purpose of a petroleum refinery is to separate crude oil into its various components, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil, through a process called fractional distillation.