Roll a tank
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003189
To agitate the oil in a storage tank by injecting gas, such as air or butane, through a roll line so that the contents are stirred and the tank bottoms stay clean. Some lease operators connect a bottle of butane to the tank with a 50-foot air hose to do it. The same job is also done by circulating the oil with a pump.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003189 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Production Facilities |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003189",
"term": "Roll a tank",
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"definition": "To agitate the oil in a storage tank by injecting gas, such as air or butane, through a roll line so that the contents are stirred and the tank bottoms stay clean. Some lease operators connect a bottle of butane to the tank with a 50-foot air hose to do it. The same job is also done by circulating the oil with a pump.",
"subject": "Production Facilities",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/roll-a-tank/"
}
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