Analysis of various operations of oil tankers; use of conventional type of steam-smothering system is apt to result in even greater hazards than would otherwise exist; other important disadvantages of using steam in tanks; suggestion made as to how cost of steam-smothering system can be saved by connecting master valve to after end of deck piping system, designed primarily for distributing inert gas to tanks, and for venting tanks while loading.


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    Title :

    Steam-smothering and tanker safety


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1933


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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