How do you make kerosene?

Kerosene can be produced from distillation of crude oil (straight-run kerosene) or from the cracking of heavier petroleum streams (cracked kerosene). Raw kerosene has properties that make it suitable for mixing with performance additives for use in a variety of commercial applications, including transportation fuel.
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Can I make kerosene at home?

Kerosene cannot easily be made at home since it involves many complicated processes and requires specialized equipment that ordinary people do not usually have access to. However, bio-diesel, a kerosene substitute, can be made using readily-available ingredients with a simple laboratory setup.
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What is a good substitute for kerosene?

Olive Oil: An odorless, smokeless renewable fuel that is a popular alternative to kerosene or lamp oil.
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Can kerosene be made from coal?

It is a thin, clear liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons that boil between 302°F and 527°F (150°C and 275°C). While kerosene can be extracted from coal, oil shale, and wood, it is primarily derived from refined petroleum.
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Is oil used to make kerosene?

Kerosene fuel is a petroleum product that is produced by separating the compounds which make up crude oil. This process is known as 'fractional distillation' and leaves a clear and thin oil which is roughly 0.81 g/cm³ (gram per cubic centimetre) in density.
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Why kerosene is not used in cars?

Kerosene due to its density, has less lubricity which can result in the multiple wear and tear in the mechanism of automobiles which can burnout and being highly combustible, it might result in serious incidents.
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Is kerosene and diesel the same?

What is the difference between diesel and kerosene? Diesel is used as fuel and has a solid molecular structure, consisting of 34 hydrogen and 16 carbon atoms. On the other hand, kerosene isn't composed of a rigid structure; rather it is a composition of hydrocarbon chains that go from 12 to 15 carbon atoms.
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Why do gas stations sell kerosene?

Hardware stores also sell kerosene, but the price is almost double the price at the pump. Therefore, it makes sense to buy kerosene at a gas station to save a few bucks. Read along to learn more about where to buy kerosene for your heater or lamp.
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Why is kerosene oil blue?

A blue dye is added to the neat kerosene at depots to identify it as a subsidised product, which costs less than half in the open market. The companies end their watch once the dyed kerosene is loaded into tankers hired by wholesale dealers appointed by the state government.
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Can I use diesel in a kerosene heater?

You can actually use off-road diesel in your kerosene heaters. In fact, diesel burns very well in your regular kerosene heater, but can come with the risk of reducing the life of the wick. As a temporary replacement though, diesel works just fine.
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Is lamp oil same as kerosene?

Lamp Oil generally refers to liquid paraffin. It's in the same chemical family as kerosene but has been purified to make it burn more cleanly. Lamp oil IS more expensive than kerosene, for a good reason - the extra steps taken to purify the fuel means fewer impurities go into your air.
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Is Coleman fuel the same as kerosene?

Re: Difference between Coleman brand fuel and kerosene

Kerosine is like Stove Oil, White Gas is Gasoline that's being refined about 5 times more that Gas, there's absolutely nothing the same about the two products.
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Is 2 fuel oil the same as kerosene?

1 fuel oil is like a heavier version of kerosene. This means it has a higher boiling point, is more viscous and is less refined than kerosene. In comparison with No. 2 fuel oil, it is a bit lighter.
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Which fuel oil is similar to kerosene?

Here are some facts about heating oil and kerosene to help you decide which fuel type will work best for your furnace. Heating oil and kerosene are both petroleum-based. Just like gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel, these oil products start out as crude oil.
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What can you substitute for kerosene in a kerosene heater?

Generic lamp oil can be used as a substitute to kerosene in lamps. Lamp oil is generally more expensive than kerosene but burns cleaner and with less odor than kerosene. Citronella oil can be burned in wick lamps but produces a larger amount of smoke and soot and quickly fouls wicks.
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Does kerosene have a shelf life?

Kerosene has a shelf life of up to 5 years when stored in original packaging or an approved container. As kerosene ages, condensation adds water to the kerosene. Bacteria and mold will create sludge and break down the fuel. The life of kerosene can be extended by adding a fuel stabilizer annually.
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How long will 5 gallons of kerosene last in a kerosene heater?

The answer depends on a variety of factors, but on a typical winter day, in an average-sized house, you can expect 5 gallons to last up to a day. On an extremely cold day, your house may go through 10 or more gallons, so it's important to make sure you don't run out of home heating oil.
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Can you burn old kerosene?

Old fuel will break down and absorb water, encouraging growth of bacteria and mold. Burning old fuel will cause damage to your heater and lower performance. This can quickly become dangerous. It is best to buy quality kerosene in small quantities and to store in certified containers.
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Is jet fuel a kerosene?

Jet-A (freeze point of -40°C) and Jet-A1 (freeze point of -47°C) are highly refined kerosene-type fuels used in commercial and general aviation turbine engines.
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Can a petrol car run on kerosene?

In most cases one or two "fills" of petrol contaminated with kerosene is enough to disable an engine. The kerosene causes "coking," a build up of carbon deposits that causes irreparable damage. The engine loses power, misfires and the engine warning light illuminates.
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Can I use red diesel instead of kerosene?

Yes, you can use diesel in your kerosene heater. Kerosene heaters are multi-fuel heaters and can run off several different fuels, including diesel. You can even use pure vegetable oil in a kerosene heater! However, some types of fuel will perform better in a kerosene heater.
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How is synthetic kerosene made?

Synthetic kerosene is produced by combining captured carbon with green hydrogen made from water and renewable power.
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What happens when you boil crude oil?

Crude oil is a mixture of different chemical called hydrocarbons. The boiling oil turns into a mixture of gases in the column. The gases flow up the column which is hottest at the bottom and cooler at the top. The gases cool down as they go up the column until they condense (turn back into liquid again).
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Why is kerosene called coal oil?

Because kerosene was first derived from cannel coal, classified as terrestrial type of oil shale, it continued to be popularly referred to as "coal oil" even after production shifted to petroleum as a feedstock.
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