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Thief hatch

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003813

A small, hinged opening on the top of a storage tank, typically equipped with a gasket and latch, that allows access for sampling the tank's contents or measuring fluid levels. This hatch provides a safe and convenient point for operators to use a thief or gauging tape. It is designed to minimize vapor emissions when closed.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003813
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction Facilities
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003813",
  "term": "Thief hatch",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A small, hinged opening on the top of a storage tank, typically equipped with a gasket and latch, that allows access for sampling the tank's contents or measuring fluid levels. This hatch provides a safe and convenient point for operators to use a thief or gauging tape. It is designed to minimize vapor emissions when closed.",
  "subject": "Production Facilities",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/thief-hatch/"
}

Record 4,047 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.