Figure 1-1. Pressure-vacuum breather valve.

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Figure 1-1. Pressure-vacuum breather valve.

Figure 1-2. Flame arrester and tube bank.

PART D - TANK CLEANING

Determining the Need.

Visual inspection. The inspection of the interior of the tank from the manway opening or by any other

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suitable means without actual physical entry into the tank.

Physical entry inspection. The inspection of the interior of a tank by physical entry. This requires special

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preparations according to existing safety regulations.

Change of product service.

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Contaminated product.

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Any type of major repairs or maintenance.

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Scheduled cleaning in accordance with MIL-HDBK 200.

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