Bitumen
Among its usefulness is its cost-effectiveness as it is inexpensive, thereby being economically viable. Furthermore, gasoline-powered cars’ costs of maintenance are low. Despite its versatility, it has several disadvantages, which is not limited to air pollution due to sulfur and mercury emissions. Also, the combustion process of gasoline produces emissions that add to global warming.
Bitumen
It is highly sticky, dense, and attained from a distillation procedure of crude oil. A high metallic component such as vanadium and nickel, bitumen manufacture originates from crude oil distillation procedure where there are two phases, water phase preparation and emulsion making. Remains from oil distillation mainly form the basis for bitumen component. The process involves the distillation of oil; solvent de-asphalting were lubricants, bitumen fractions in the oil, oxidation process follow then blending. At this final stage, the bitumen is ripe for distribution and use.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bitumen
First, it is used as a road construction material because it is economical. The bitumen material is for long without corrosive or sourcing for a new resource. Secondly, it is recyclable as used, and new bitumen is reusable. It is also temperature resistant in road construction. Nevertheless, bitumen containing impurities causes soil pollution hence polluting groundwater once it melts. Furthermore, bitumen pavements have low tensile power compared to pavements made of concrete.
Renewable alternative energy
As an alternative to oil, renewable energy serves as an alternative fuel, naturally obtained. Examples include wind power to produce electricity. The process involves kinetic energy converted into mechanical strength then heat. Secondly is solar energy, home or commercially for infrastructure. Thirdly is hydropower. Moving waters in rivers are used to develop tides that generate electricity after that. Lastly is biomass fuel, where gas wastes from animals and plants after decomposition is captured as biogas and used as alternative energy.
Conclusion
In summary, oil is the essence of present human growth. Many countries globally have initiated oil exploration activities assisted in technological advancements. In as much as renewable alternative energy is useful, for large scale commercial use, the oil serves as the cornerstone to global economic growth. Oil derivatives have facilitated air, land, and water transport and infrastructure in many economies. For instance, it has created jobs to personnel in refineries hence boosted living standards, among others. However, the production and refinery process should be regulated as it poses social and environmental risks due to emissions and degradation, respectively.