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Tank cleaning

Tank cleaning

Created OnJanuary 16, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The process of removing hydrocarbon vapours, liquid or residue from tanks. Usually carried out so that tanks can be entered for inspection or hot work.

Related:

  • Butterworth Tank Cleaning System
  • Grab discharge
  • Hot work Permit
  • Cold work
  • Hydrocarbon Gas
  • Crude Oil Washing

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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