Applications of crude oil in life
Oil is not just used to produce energy ،it is used in most areas of our lives. It is used as a raw material for the preparation of many ingredients. Here we briefly explore the applications of crude oil in life.
What is oil ?
It is a black or dark brown liquid found underground. This substance after extraction becomes fuel and other fruits. Oil is a fossil fuel. Examples of crude oils include kerosene-gasoline and diesel fuel.
Crude oil applications
* Plastic
The most important use of Petroleum is making plastic. Plastic is used in the production of computer cases، shoes ، car bumpers children's toys and thousands of other everyday items.* Furniture
Bed pillows are usually filled with lightweight and durable polyurethane foam. Also, if you have carpets or linoleum flooring ،that means you have an oil product in your home.* Insulation
The insulation you find in your home، is an oil product. This means that we depend on crude oil to regulate the temperature of our homes.* Supplies cookery
Refrigerator doors - molded interior panels - door caps and even foam insulation are all produced using crude oil. Many cookers operate using natural gas.* Vehicle bumpers
Many car bumpers are made of plastic. In addition, high-performance plastics are being replaced with more rocky materials throughout the car, as well as reducing weight, improving fuel economy, and increasing safety.Also, crude oil plays an important role in the production of automotive hoses-wiring and many liquids ( antifreeze -brake fluid-engine oil, and grease oil).
* Fertilizer
Crude oil even plays a role in the growth of food. The manufacture and production of fertilizer also rely on oil. As a result, when oil prices go up، cultivation and food production also become more expensive.Many of our food items are stored or packaged in plastics ، meaning crude oil plays a big role in our food production.
Because of the costs spent on producing storing packaging transporting and regulating the temperature of our food. rising oil prices have affected these items and increased costs are passed on to consumers.
* Accessories
Petroleum products make up to %80 of the ingredients of the supplies-theory and hygiene.Oil is used as a raw material for the production of Vaseline perfume and Cologne-hair dye-a variety of soaps-shampoos, hair conditioners, and lipsticks.