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BITUMEN SHIPS – LOADING OPERATION

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 By admin No Comments on BITUMEN SHIPS – LOADING OPERATION
BITUMEN SHIPS – LOADING OPERATION

Prior Arrival Port: Pre-Transfer Meeting: Manifold Connection: Heightened level of alertness and caution must be exercised when entering and operating in this area. Adequate level of PPE must be complied with when entering these areas. Before Loading: Loading Operation: Ensure all cargo tanks nominated to load in that particular port is flushed via the suction…

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BITUMEN OPERATIONS

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 By admin No Comments on BITUMEN OPERATIONS
BITUMEN OPERATIONS

Bitumen is a mixture of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky, entirely soluble in carbon disulphide, and composed primarily of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Bitumen is the residual (bottom) fraction obtained by fractional distillation of crude oil. It has a specific gravity range between 1.00 to 1.04 and average volatility. It is…

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