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:






