👉 The bare fluid, also known as unprocessed or raw fluid, refers to the initial state of crude oil before it undergoes refining processes. It is a mixture of various hydrocarbons, including alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons, along with impurities like sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and metals. This fluid state contains a wide range of molecular sizes and complexities, making it less refined and more viscous compared to its processed counterparts. The refining process, which includes distillation, cracking, and other treatments, transforms the bare fluid into more valuable products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel by separating and purifying the hydrocarbons based on their boiling points and chemical properties.
