TANK CLEANING METHODS

This article reviews the important methods of gas freeing and tank cleaning used to remove the danger of combustion. Fixed tank cleaning machines are found to be more efficient and economical than portable machines. Of the three methods used to make a tank atmosphere safe for cleaning, "too lean", "too rich" and "inert", the former is chosen as the best to employ. Two methods of removing oil, movement of ballast and skimming, are investigated in detail in conjunction with force draft ventilation. Results of tests show these procedures to increase efficiency of cleaning operations.

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  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 

  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 
• Publication Date: 1972-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 91-93
• Serial:
  • Motor Ship
  • Volume: 53N6
  • Issue Number: 22
  • Publisher: Blohm + Goss GMBH
  • Serial URL: http://www.hhc.co/uk/motorship

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cleaning; Container tanks; Explosions; Storage tanks; Ventilation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Explosion prevention; Gas freeing; Tank cleaning; Tank venting
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00035226
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 1973 12:00AM