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Compatible cargoes are those substances which can be loaded consecutively without prior need to gas free the tanks. However,
care must be taken to fully comply with Charter Party, shippers or other stated requirements for the cargo changeover, as these
may require more stringent procedures.
On completion of the discharge the amount of liquid stripped from the tanks will depend on the information available on the next
cargo. If no prior information is received then normal stripping will be carried out manually.
The conditions then required in the cargo tanks for loading the next grade of cargo will depend on the degree of contamination
acceptable to the shippers/charterers between the last cargo and the next. If the degree of contamination is of no importance, it
may only be necessary to retain the remaining liquid and maintain the cargo tank temperatures on the ballast passage by use of
the reliquefaction plant. If contamination has to be kept to a minimum it may be necessary to remove the remaining liquid in the
sumps by boiling off and by venting the remaining vapour to atmosphere whilst on passage.
It is emphasised that the final decision depends on the requirements of the charterer/shipper and the required maximum level of
contamination.
The deepwell pumps can normally be used to remove liquid residues, but if the level is not sufficient for them to operate
satisfactorily the residues can be cleared by drawing vapour from the tank, heating it in the LPG compressor or vaporiser, and
returning it to the tank sump through the stripping line or the puddle heating line. The warm vapour heats the liquid collected in
the sump which quickly vaporises. An increase in the temperature of the tank sump signals the completion of vaporisation.
THIS PROCEDURE MUST NOT BE HURRIED. During boiling off it is important to obtain a positive temperature reading on the sump
thermometer. Any subsequent drop in temperature indicates that liquid may still be present hence it is important to monitor the
temperature even after the flow of hot gas has stopped.
Note: Reference should be made to the Data Sheets above to the ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) (Ref. 12.2.2) for details
of chemical compatibility.
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8. Preparation for changing different grade cargo or drydocking -LPG tanker guideline
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