6.7 Precautions against electrostatic generation
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Specifications and Manuals - Crude Oil Washing Systems - Revised Specifications for the design, operation and control of crude oil washing systemsResolution A.446(XI) Amended by Resolution A.497(XII) Amended by Resolution A.897(21) - 6. Operation - 6.7 Precautions against electrostatic generation

6.7 Precautions against electrostatic generation

 To avoid excessive electrostatic generation in the washing process due to the presence of water in the crude oil washing fluid, the contents of any tank to be used as a source of crude oil washing fluid must first be discharged by at least 1 metre before being so used. Any tank used as a slop tank on the previous ballast voyage shall be completely discharged and refilled with dry crude oil if that tank is to be used as a source of washing fluid.

Parent topic: 6. Operation
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