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TANK-FARM GAUGER

Specialty Definition: TANK-FARM GAUGER

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Gauges and tests amount of oil in storage tanks, and regulates flow of oil and, other petroleum products into pipelines at wells, tank farms, refineries, and marine and rail terminals, following prescribed standards and regulations: Gauges quantity of oil in storage tanks before and after delivery, using calibrated steel tape and conversion tables. Lowers thermometer into tanks to obtain temperature reading. Turns bleeder valves, or lowers sample container into tank to obtain oil sample. Tests oil to determine amount of bottom sediment, water, and foreign materials, using centrifugal tester. Calculates test results, using standard formulas. Records readings and test results. Starts pumps, and opens valves on pipelines and tanks to regulate and direct flow of oil from and into tanks, according to delivery schedules. Reads automatic gauges at specified time intervals to determine flow rate of oil into or out of tanks and amount of oil in tanks. Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions, such as loose connections and leaks. Tightens connections with wrenches, greases and oils valves, using grease gun and oilcan. Reports leaks or defective valves to maintenance personnel. Clamps seal around valves to secure tanks. May gauge tanks containing petroleum and natural gas byproducts, such as condensate or natural gasoline. May operate pumps, teletype, and mobile radio. May clean pumps, machinery, and equipment. May issue delivery or receiving tickets. May record meter and pressure readings at gas wells. May regulate flow of products into pipelines, using automated pumping equipment. When gauging oil received from and delivered to terminals, tank farms, and refineries, may be designated Gauger, Delivery (pipe lines). (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Anagrams: TANK-FARM GAUGER

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-a-a-e-f-g-g-k-m-n-r-r-t-u"

-5 letters: argumenta, garageman, megafauna.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: TANK-FARM GAUGER


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

54 41 4E 4B 2D 46 41 52 4D      47 41 55 47 45 52

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

    

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01010100 01000001 01001110 01001011 00101101 01000110 01000001 01010010 01001101 00100000 01000111 01000001 01010101 01000111 01000101 01010010

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#84 &#65 &#78 &#75 &#45 &#70 &#65 &#82 &#77 &#32 &#71 &#65 &#85 &#71 &#69 &#82

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

0054 0041 004E 004B 002D 0046 0041 0052 004D      0047 0041 0055 0047 0045 0052

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

5435484515403552472413555413952

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INDEX

1. Anagrams
2. Orthography
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