FUEL OIL
\fjˈuːəl ˈɔ͡ɪl], \fjˈuːəl ˈɔɪl], \f_j_ˈuː_ə_l ˈɔɪ_l]\
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Complex petroleum hydrocarbons consisting mainly of residues from crude oil distillation. These liquid products include heating oils, stove oils, and furnace oils and are burned to generate energy.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Residential, industrial, transportation energy source as a residual refinery product. Various types are classified by their specific gravity. The higher the specific gravity, the higher the category number. Heat energy in residences comes from burning Number 1, 2, and 3. Industrial use involves Number 4, 5, or 6. Ship fuel is Number 5 and 6, called bunker oils. These fuels have a flash point above 40
By Henry Campbell Black
