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Surge tank

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003710

A vessel installed in a fluid flow system to absorb sudden changes in pressure or flow rate, thereby stabilizing the system. It temporarily stores excess liquid or gas to prevent hydraulic shock or maintain a steady supply to downstream equipment. These tanks are commonly found in pipeline systems, pump stations, and processing plants to mitigate operational disturbances.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003710
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction Facilities
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003710",
  "term": "Surge tank",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A vessel installed in a fluid flow system to absorb sudden changes in pressure or flow rate, thereby stabilizing the system. It temporarily stores excess liquid or gas to prevent hydraulic shock or maintain a steady supply to downstream equipment. These tanks are commonly found in pipeline systems, pump stations, and processing plants to mitigate operational disturbances.",
  "subject": "Production Facilities",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/surge-tank/"
}

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