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This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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Pressure test

Oil & gas; Oil

Generic name for a test which consists on the compression of a pipe system, with te appropriate fluid, to show its mechanical resistence or watertightness.

International transport

Oil & gas; Oil

It is the one where the point of shipment of commodities and its destination are situated in different countries.

Interruption

Oil & gas; Oil

A period of interruption in port operation for a determined reason. This stop can be: l due to the agent-waiting for dockage; stowing; trucks; dredge baskets; waiting for cargo; wagons; opening and ...

Isolated ballasttank

Oil & gas; Oil

Tank used exclusively for ballast, having nets, pumps and valves independent from the loading system.

Project (duct)

Oil & gas; Oil

Set of documented information that makes up the mechanical dimensioning of the duct, aiming at the structural integrity and operational safety of the equipment and guarantee of environmental ...

Project pressure

Oil & gas; Oil

Adopted pressure for mechanic dimensioning of the pipe tubo and other duct components, according to applicable norms.

Project speed

Oil & gas; Oil

The ship's full load speed, in calm waters, with nice weather and clean hull, as it develops the a fraction of the maximum established shaft power (usually between 70% and 80%).