Definition of Coke (petroleum)

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Coke (petroleum)

The term 'Coke (petroleum)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A residue high in carbon content and low in hydrogen that is the final product of thermal decomposition in the condensation process in cracking. This product is reported as marketable coke or catalyst coke. The conversion is 5 barrels (of 42 U.S. gallons each) per short ton. Coke from petroleum has a heating value of 6.024 million Btu per barrel'.

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