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Tank Types, Tank Vents & Tank Environmental Control For Chemical Tankers

There are two main types of cargo tanks on chemical tankers: independent tanks, which are not part of the hull structure, and integral tanks, which form part of the hull. Tank venting systems can be open, controlled, or inerted to prevent the buildup of flammable gases. Precautions are taken to gauge, enter, and isolate cargo tanks safely. Proper instrumentation is required to safely monitor cargo levels, temperatures, oxygen levels, and more.

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Tank Types, Tank Vents & Tank Environmental Control For Chemical Tankers

There are two main types of cargo tanks on chemical tankers: independent tanks, which are not part of the hull structure, and integral tanks, which form part of the hull. Tank venting systems can be open, controlled, or inerted to prevent the buildup of flammable gases. Precautions are taken to gauge, enter, and isolate cargo tanks safely. Proper instrumentation is required to safely monitor cargo levels, temperatures, oxygen levels, and more.

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Tank types, tank Vents & tank environmental control for

chemical tankers

Independent tank :This is a cargo-containment unit that is not


contiguous with, or part of, the hull structure. An independent tank
is built and installed to eliminate or minimise stressing that results
from stressing or motion of the adjacent hull structure. An
independent tank is not essential to the structural completeness of
the ship's hull and is known as a Type 1 tank.

Integral tank : This is a cargo-containment area that forms part of


the ship's hull that may be stressed in the same manner and by the
same loads as the contiguous hull structure. This is normally
essential to the structural completeness of the ship's hull and is
known as a type 2 tank.

 Gravity tank This is a tank with a design pressure of not


greater than 0.07 MPa gauge at the top of the tank. A gravity
tank may be independent or integral. It will be constructed and
tested according to recognised standards and will take into
account the temperature of carriage and the relative density of
the cargo.

 Pressure tank This is a tank with a design pressure greater


than 0.07 MPa gauge. A pressure tank must be an independent
tank and should have a configuration that permits the
application of pressure-vessel design criteria of recognised
standard.

Tank Vents

Open : An open tank venting system is a system that during normal


operations offers no restriction, except for friction losses, to the free
flow of cargo vapours to and from the cargo tanks.

Controlled : A controlled tank venting system is a system in which


pressure and vacuum-relief valves or pressure/vacuum valves are
fitted to each tank to limit the pressure or vacuum in the tank.
Controlled tank venting systems fitted to tanks used for cargoes
that have a flashpoint not exceeding 60°C (closed-cup test) must be
provided with flame arrestors to prevent the passage of flame into
the cargo tanks.

Tank Environmental Control

Inerting : This is the process of reduction of the oxygen content in a


tank by introducing an inert gas to prevent a flammable/explosive
atmosphere developing within the cargo tank.

In the marine industry, a crude oil tanker with cargo tanks of an


oxygen content of 8% or less is considered to be inerted. However,
on chemical tankers, the general practice is to use large volumes of
compressed nitrogen vapour, supplied from the shore, to reduce the
oxygen content down to as low as 0.1% by volume. An onboard
top-up generator maintains a positive pressure in the tanks.

Padding or Blanketing : Filling a cargo tank and associated piping


systems with a liquid, gas, or vapour, which separates the cargo
from air. In practice, nitrogen is most often added to a tank that
has already been filled with cargo. The principal purpose of the pad
is to establish a positive pressure on the tank, preventing the
ingress of water or air as the tank cools.

Dry : The cargo tank and associated piping systems are filled with
moisture-free gas or vapour, with a dew point of -40°C or below at
atmospheric pressure, and then maintained at that condition.

Vent : This refers to forced or natural ventilation.

Gauging
Open : Open gauging is with a device that makes use of a pipe
opening in the tank or tank hatch, potentially exposing the gauger
to the cargo or its vapour. An example of this is the ullage opening.

Restricted : Restricted gauging utilises a device that penetrates the


tank. When in use, this permits a small quantity of cargo vapour or
liquid to be exposed to the atmosphere and, when not in use, the
device is completely closed. The design ensures that no dangerous
escape of tank contents (liquid or spray) can take place when the
device is opened.

Closed : Closed gauging uses a device that penetrates the tank. A


closed system prevents the tank contents from release. Examples
include: float-type systems, electronic probe, magnetic probe and
protected sight-glass.

Alternatively, an indirect device that does not penetrate the tank


shell, and which is independent of the tank, may be used. An
example of this would be a pipe flow meter.

Other info pages

Isolation of cargo tanks and piping systems


When a single parcel of cargo is carried in several tanks served by a
common pipeline system, containment within each tank depends
upon the tightness of the inlet valve. Due to the pressure
differential on either side during sequential loading into or discharge
from such tanks, the tightness of a single valve should not be relied
upon to prevent the entry or escape of cargo. ....

Physical properties & maintenance requirements for various tank


coatings
The tanks of Chemical Tankers may be constructed or coated with
various different types of materials and it is important to check with
the P&A manual and the Paint Manufacturers Coating Resistance list
prior to commencing Tank Cleaning Operations in order to ascertain
the tank coating materials and any limitations with regards to
temperature, use of cleaning chemicals etc which may be applicable
to the vessel....

Entry into cargo tanks and poisoning hazards


The poison is a very toxic substance which when absorbed into the
human body by ingestion, skin absorption, or inhalation produces a
serious or fatal effect. Poison may enter the human body orally, by
inhalation, or by skin contact. After being absorbed by the body it
may affect certain organs or give a general poisonous effect. Lately
the cancerogene effects of some industrial chemicals have been
noticed. This has led to significant reductions of hereto accepted
TLV- values in many countries.

Testing of tanks and cargoes


Most common tests and checks for oil and chemical cargoes include
testing tank walls for cleanliness. Testing is normally carried out by
independent surveyors who, according to local practice or a written
agreement in the charter party, are accepted by shipper, receiver
and owner. ....

Cargo tank damage during pigging operations


Blowing and pigging of pipelines at terminals poses inherent risks
for the terminal and a chemical tanker. Frequent damages to tanks
have occurred. If there are doubts about the shore operation or
signs of problems ashore the OOW must immediately request
clarification. .....

Rubber lined tanks, for the transport of phosphoric acid, waste acids
and hydrochloric acid.
In recent years a number of ships have been fitted with rubber lined
tanks, for the transport of phosphoric acid, waste acids and
hydrochloric acid. .....
Fig: Modern Chemical tanker tank instrumentation

It should be borne in mind that individual ship has got own


characteristics and limitations may involved handling various
chemical cargoes . The master and all personnel in all cases must
be aware of cargo/ship information that has been given and comply
with relevant safety procedures.

A wide range of instrumentation may be fitted on a modern


chemical tanker. Only an outline is given here, providing guidance
on the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
Cargo instruments

Liquid level gauges

Temperature monitoring

Overflow control

Oxygen analysers

Vapour detection

Alarm circuit

Gas freeing

Reference publications

 Equipment Manufacturers Instruction Manuals


 MARPOL – 73/78 (latest consolidated edition)
 International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals
(ISGOTT)
 CFR 33 parts 125 to 199
 Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum)
 MSDS for particular cargo carried
 Chemical Tank Cleaning Guide

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