Naphtha definition

Naphtha means a light fraction of crude oil used to make gasoline;
Naphtha means treated reformer feedstock.
Naphtha means a generic term applied to a petroleum fraction with an approximate boiling range between 122 degrees Fahrenheit and 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Examples of Naphtha in a sentence

  • Common aliphatics include mineral spirits, paint thinner, petroleum distillates, VM&P Naphtha, kerosene, gasoline and heptane (all of which are extremely flammable).

  • The Company expanded its capacity and commissioned 165 MW Naphtha & Gas based Combined Cycle Power Plant at Vadodara in November, 1997 as Independent Power Producer (IPP) with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL.

  • Naphtha is a feedstock destined for either the petrochemical industry (e.g. ethylene manufacture or aromatics production) or for gasoline production by reforming or isomerisation within the refinery.

  • The Petrochemical business includes production of olefin petrochemicals, such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene from Naphtha, and aromatic petrochemicals such as benzene.

  • Naphtha comprises material in the 30 °C and 210 °C distillation range or part of this range.


More Definitions of Naphtha

Naphtha means that portion of the distillate obtained from the refinement of petroleum which is an intermediate between the lighter gasoline and the heavier benzene. It is a feedstock destined either for the petrochemical industry or for gasoline production by reforming or isomerisation within a refinery.
Naphtha means all stabilised C5+ fractions produced as bottom product from stabilizer T-1104 and redelivered from Area N.
Naphtha means that portion of the distillate obtained from the refinement of petroleum that is an intermediate between lighter gasoline and heavier benzene. It is a feedstock for the petrochemical industry or for gasoline production by reforming or isomerization within a refinery.
Naphtha means petroleum liquids with a initial boixxxx xxint of 25degC to a final boiling point of 170degC or less, and a maximum (reid) vapour pressure of 12.5 psi, produced from the InterOil Refinery. EXPORT MARKETING AND SHIPPING AGREEMENT NOMINATED SUPPLY means a supply of Product requested under a Nomination.
Naphtha means a refined or partially refined petroleum fraction with an approximate boiling range between 50°C and 204°C;
Naphtha means naphtha as defined in the Schedule to the Climate Leadership Act; (aa) “owner”, with reference to a motor vehicle or farm truck, means the person in whosename the motor vehicle is registered as stated in a certificate or report signed orpurporting to be signed by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles;(bb) “purchase” means to purchase or otherwise obtain fuel, with or without giving consideration;(cc) “purchaser” means a person who purchases fuel
Naphtha means any of several highly volatile, flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum, coal tar, and natural gas and used as fuel, as solvents, and in making various chemicals.