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MEASUREMENT OF OIL CARGOES & ASTM TABLES

Oil cargoes, like any other substance, can be measured in volume or weight. The volume will vary with temperature and hence it should be expressed in standard units so that a comparative study can be made. Temperature is measured in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees centigrade.

Tanker Cargo Calculations

What is Gauging ? Measurement of Ullage or Sounding  Measurement of Temperature Measurement of Interface Ullage and Sounding Usually ullages are used for calculation.  In rare cases soundings may be used  What is interface? The water in the cargo settles after loading and is called