With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements:

1. It is a product of oil refineries.
2. Some industries use it to generate power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into the environment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct

• Furnace Oil is one of the cheapest fuels available for industrial use. It is a by-product of petroleum refineries. While processing the CRUD Oil, FO ( Furnace Oil ) is one of the products along with other petroleum fuels like HSD, Petrol, etc.

Statement 2 is correct

• Furnace oil is used in various industrial applications, including boilers for steam generation and furnaces in the metal and cement industries.

Statement 3 is correct

• The combustion of furnace oil releases sulphur oxides, including sulphur dioxide, which are significant pollutants contributing to air quality degradation and acid rain.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3; Difficulty Level: Easy