1、Bulk Oil Testing,Handling,and Storage GuidelinesAPI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1525FIRST EDITION,JUNE 1997 Bulk Oil Testing,Handling,and Storage Guidelines Manufacturing,Distribution and Marketing Department API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 1525FIRST EDITION,JUNE 1997 SPECIAL NOTES API publications necessarily ad
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13、leum Institute iii FOREWORD This standard was developed to guide the management of certain operations in a mannerthat protects the environment and the safety of workers and the public.This standard isintended for petroleum terminal and tank facilities associated with the storage and distribu-tion of
14、 petroleum lubricants.This standard may be used as a resource and management guideby those responsible for such facilities and by those working on their behalf.This standard isa compilation of industry knowledge,information,and management practices for all relevantaspects of bulk lubricant handling
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