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Oil

This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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hydrostatic test

Oil & gas; Oil

Pressure test with water which demonstrates that a pipe or a pipe system has a mechanical resistance compatible with its specifications or its operational conditions.

straddle carrier or transtainer

Oil & gas; Oil

Equipment meant for the use in stacking of containers in the storage area. Its displacement is performed through the rails or on tyres.

pneumatic test

Oil & gas; Oil

For gas pipelines: a pressure test performed with gas or air; For pipelines: watertightness test performed with air or inert gas.

port flap

Oil & gas; Oil

Flange closing the gangway or any other passsage on the edge.

landmark

Oil & gas; Oil

Marks implanted in the lateral of the lane from which it becomes easier to situate other topograpic marks that were eventually lost.

port

Oil & gas; Oil

A place which is protected against wind and waves, with enough facilities to support navigation and perform commodities loading and unloading operations, boarding and unboarding of passengers etc. It ...