Crude oil processing involves transforming raw crude oil into useful products through various methods. The primary step is distillation, where crude oil is heated in a distillation tower, separating it into different components based on their boiling points. This process yields products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, along with heavier materials like asphalt. After distillation, further refining processes, such as cracking and reforming, are employed to enhance the quality and yield of specific products. Cracking breaks down larger molecules into smaller, more valuable ones, while reforming rearranges molecular structures to improve fuel performance. These processes ensure that crude oil is efficiently converted into essential energy resources.