Crude Distillation Unit

Crude Distillation Unit is a vital component of an oil refinery, responsible for the initial separation of crude oil into different hydrocarbon fractions based on their boiling points. It is the primary processing unit in a refinery and serves as the foundation for further refining processes to produce a wide range of petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and various petrochemical feedstocks. The crude distillation process in the CDU lays the foundation for subsequent refining processes, such as catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, and hydrotreating, which further convert the separated fractions into higher-value products, meeting the market demands for various petroleum products.

The setup and manufacturing process of a Crude Distillation Unit typically involve the following steps: