PurgingPurgingCreated OnJanuary 12, 2018byCult of Sea Print You are here: Glossary P Purging < Back to Glossary IndexThe introduction of inert gas into a tank already in the inert condition with the object of:further reducing the existing oxygen content; and/orreducing the existing hydrocarbon gas content to a level below which combustion cannot be supported if air is subsequently introduced into the tank.Related:Topping upHydrocarbon GasInertingLower flammable limit (LFL)Gas freeDreadage or Dreading Clause
PurgingCreated OnJanuary 12, 2018byCult of Sea Print You are here: Glossary P Purging < Back to Glossary IndexThe introduction of inert gas into a tank already in the inert condition with the object of:further reducing the existing oxygen content; and/orreducing the existing hydrocarbon gas content to a level below which combustion cannot be supported if air is subsequently introduced into the tank.Related:Topping upHydrocarbon GasInertingLower flammable limit (LFL)Gas freeDreadage or Dreading Clause