Delayed coking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000501",
  "term": "Delayed coking",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A process by which heavier crude oil fractions can be thermally decomposed under conditions of elevated temperatures and pressure to produce a mixture of lighter oils and petroleum coke. The light oils can be processed further in other refinery units to meet product specifications. The coke can be used either as a fuel or in other applications such as the manufacturing of steel or aluminum.",
  "subject": "Petroleum",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/delayed-coking/"
}