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'''Hydrocracking''' is a catalytic process used in [[petroleum refining processes|petroleum refineries]] for converting the high-boiling [[hydrocarbon]]s in [[petroleum]] [[crude oil]]s to more valuable lower-boilng products such as [[gasoline]], [[kerosene]], [[jet fuel]] and [[diesel oil]]. The process takes place in a [[Hydrogen|hydrogen-rich]] atmosphere at elevated [[temperature]]s (260 – 425 [[Celsius|°C]]) and [[pressure]]s (35 – 200 [[Bar (unit)|bar]]). | |||
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Hydrocracking is a catalytic process used in petroleum refineries for converting the high-boiling hydrocarbons in petroleum crude oils to more valuable lower-boilng products such as gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel and diesel oil. The process takes place in a hydrogen-rich atmosphere at elevated temperatures (260 – 425 °C) and pressures (35 – 200 bar).