Chris Huff wrote:

> I couldn't remember the name, but Mr. Art's idea of "defraction tower"
> sounds about right. It is basically a big condensing still capable of
> fractional distillation in large quantities. But I think you got it
> backwards, as the crude rises(in vapor form) it cools and the lighter
> components condense out. Heavy oils and tars at the bottom, and lighter
> oils, gasoline, etc toward the top.

Ah! Now that makes sense. <smile> Thanks. It's cool dusting off the cobwebs of
old memories, facts, trivia.

David
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