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Flash distillation is used at a large scale in:
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Flash distillation is efficient for hydrocarbon separation due to its simplicity and scalability.
CUET (PG) - 2024
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Jan 17, 2026
Sulphuric acid manufacturing
Ammonia synthesis
Petroleum refining
Phenol-formaldehyde resins separation
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Solution and Explanation
Flash distillation, a prevalent technique in petroleum refining, separates light hydrocarbons from crude oil. This process operates by vaporizing a segment of the liquid mixture under reduced pressure.
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