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  1. Solvent used in the deasphalting process is

  2. A.
    furfurol
    B.
    phenol
    C.
    propane
    D.
    hexane

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  3. A good lubricant should have high

  4. A.
    viscosity index
    B.
    volatility
    C.
    pour point
    D.
    none of these

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  5. Complete removal of __________ from gasoline is done by Unisol process using caustic soda and methyl alcohol.

  6. A.
    waxes
    B.
    mercaptans
    C.
    asphalt
    D.
    diolefins

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  7. The main use of heavy gas oil produced by the vacuum distillation unit is as a

  8. A.
    blending component for kerosene.
    B.
    blending component for petrol.
    C.
    feedstock for fluid catalytic cracking unit.
    D.
    none of these.

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  9. Stabilisation of gasoline (petrol) means

  10. A.
    removal of dissolved gases from it.
    B.
    increasing its oxidation stability.
    C.
    improving its lead susceptibility.
    D.
    increasing its vapour pressure.

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  11. In petroleum refining, the process used for conversion of hydrocarbons to aromatics is

  12. A.
    catalytic cracking
    B.
    catalytic reforming
    C.
    hydrotreating
    D.
    alkylation

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  13. Diesel index.(an alternative index for expressing the quality of diesel) is

  14. A.
    determined by using a test engine.
    B.
    not related to aniline point.
    C.
    equal to cetane number plus 3.
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c).

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  15. Octane number of gasoline is a measure of its

  16. A.
    resistance to knock.
    B.
    ignition delay.
    C.
    ignition temperature.
    D.
    smoke point.

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  17. Pick out the additive property of a lube oil out of following.

  18. A.
    °API gravity
    B.
    Specific gravity
    C.
    Viscosity
    D.
    Flashpoint

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  19. Catalyst used in catalytic reforming is

  20. A.
    platinum on alumina
    B.
    nickel
    C.
    iron
    D.
    aluminium chloride

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