This document discusses the thermal properties of petroleum fractions, including: - Specific heat depends on temperature and density, with lighter fractions having higher specific heat. - Heat of combustion decreases from paraffins to aromatics and is related to hydrogen content. - Latent heat of vaporization varies with temperature, molecular weight, and other parameters and can be calculated using a provided equation. - Latent heat of fusion is approximately 50% of latent heat of vaporization and is around 167-170 kJ/kg for waxy distillates and waxes. - Thermal expansion causes petroleum fractions to change in shape, area, and volume with temperature changes.