Linseed oil hardener in putty, and in the manufacture of linoleum. Linseed oil use has declined over the past several decades with increased availability of synthetic alkyd resins—which function similarly but resist yellowing. Linseed oil is an edible oil in demand as a nutritional supplement, as a source of α-Linolenic acid, (an omega-3 fatty acid). In parts of Europe, it is traditionally eaten with potatoes and quark. It is regarded as a delicacy due to its hearty taste, that enhances the flavour of quark, which is otherwise bland. Linseed oil is a triglyceride, like other fats. Linseed oil is distinctive for its
Gas oil separation plant a pipeline. The crude must be processed and treated to make it safe, environmentally acceptable, before it can be transported to a refinery for processing. It is often appropriate to separate gases and liquids for separate use. This also involves the separation of oily and water liquid phases. 123 In old days, the gas was considered waste and was burned on the spot - flared off. By recovering the gas, carbon emissions are reduced at the production site, and create a marketable commodity. Gas oil separation plant A Gas-oil separation package (GOSP) is a "package" used in the upstream oil