You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?

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The source tank for the tank cleaning machines must have least one meter decanted from it.

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The portable machines must be set at the proper drop for the first wash before the fixed machines are used.

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The inert gas system must reduce the oxygen content in the tanks to a maximum of 18%.

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The fixed machines must be operated simultaneously with the portable machines to equalize the electrostatic potential.

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