Which refining process prepares components for additional processing?

A) Distillation
B) Conversion
C) Treatment
D) Formulating


Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. The refining process begins with the distillation of petroleum into separate components. This process uses the different boiling points of liquids to separate components (called fractions).
B) Incorrect. Conversion is a process that changes the size and/or structure of the petroleum components.
C) Correct. Treatment is a process that prepares the components for additional processing. This process also creates some final products. Various components or contaminants are removed or separated at this point. Chemical or physical separation can be used, along with a variety of other methods and treatments.
D) Incorrect. Formulating and blending is a process that combines or mixes components and additives to produce finished products with specific performance requirements.

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