RRE
Chemical
- Feb 17, 2003
- 35
We operate many metal, production tanks when we produce from a well. These tanks will contain condensate (oil) that is often trucked out from a facility (E&P Operations). We are looking to prevent potential incidents caused by static buildup (we know it is not lightning in many cases) and ignition of tanks. I have reviewed API RP 2003 that addresses some common methods to lower staic charge including maintaining the incoming fluid rate to below 1m/sec and considering a downcomer to reduce splashing. Have you used other techniques that work in lowering static?
