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Ullage

Ullage

Created OnFebruary 7, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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that measured distance between the surface of the liquid in a tank and the underside decking of the tank.

Related:

  • Draft (Draught)
  • Flammable liquid
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Sounding pipe
  • Hydrocarbon Gas
  • Grab discharge

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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