Hydrocracking unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005461",
  "term": "Hydrocracking unit",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A refinery processing unit that converts heavy petroleum fractions into lighter, more valuable products such as gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel. This process involves the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons in the presence of hydrogen at high temperatures and pressures. The hydrogen suppresses coke formation and saturates unsaturated hydrocarbons.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "catalyst",
    "decomposition",
    "hydrocarbons"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2195 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydrocracking-unit/"
}