The petroleum industry plays a very important role in the
economic and political scenario of the world. This industry comprises
establishments engaged primarily in producing gasoline, kerosene, distillate
fuel oils, residual fuel oils, and lubricants through various processes like
straight distillation of crude oil, re-distillation of unfinished petroleum
derivatives, cracking etc. Oil and natural gas are used in million number of
ways in every day use. They fuel our cars, heat our homes and cook our food
and also generate electricity. Oil and gas exploration, crude oil refining,
distribution and marketing of petroleum products are the key sub-sectors of
the Petroleum industry.
Rubber Products in the Petroleum Industry
While synthetic rubber
is produced by mixing various compounds, one being petroleum, the finished
products of rubber are used for various purposes in the petroleum industry.
Typical products include rubber seals for oil storage tanks, rubber hoses
for loading oil, oil-resistant hose for petrochemical plants, and gate seals
for hydroelectric dams and levees. Let us get to know more about the rubber
products used in the petroleum industry under the following: