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Volatility. Measure of the tendency of a liquid to vaporize;
vapor pressure.
Waste Oil. Oil from which the water and other contaminants
cannot be removed by the available treating facilities, and
hence is unfit for further use. This term is also loosely
used for contaminated oil which may contain recoverable fuel
collected at facilities having no treatment facility for fuel
reclamation.
Water Bottom.
Free water which has settled to the bottom of a
storage tank.
Water Drawoff. A valve or similar device used to remove water
from the bottom
of a tank.
Water Slug Shutoff. A valve in the discharge piping from a
filter/separator which closes automatically when the water in
the unit rises above a set level.
Wax. Viscous or solid high molecular weight hydrocarbon
substance; paraffin.
Weatherproof. Type of enclosure for electrical apparatus for
outdoor service in nonhazardous areas.
Wharf. A landing place where vessels tie up to load or
unload; pier.
PREPARING ACTIVITY
NAVY - YD
NAVY - YD
ARMY - CE
DLA - PS
PROJECT NO.
AIR FORCE - 50
FACR-5021
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