Fractionation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011637",
  "term": "Fractionation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The process by which saturated hydrocarbons are removed from natural gas and separated into distinct products, or \"fractions,\" such as propane, butane, and ethane.\n\n2. Separation of crude oil in atmospheric and vacuum distillation towers into groups of hydrocarbon compounds of differing boiling-point ranges called \"fractions\" or \"cuts.\"",
  "references": [
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary",
    "DOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration Petroleum Refining Process at https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iv/otm_iv_2.html#3"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fractionation/"
}