PART 6

Question 1

A ball-shaped vessel used for fluid separation

Answer 1

spherical separator

Question 2

A sample of liquid or sediments obtained at a specific depth inside a tank using a thief or a bottle

Answer 2

spot sample

Question 3

An operation in which the well stream is passed through two or more separators that are arranged in series

Answer 3

stage separation

Question 4

A measure of the volume of treated oil stored in stock tanks

Answer 4

STB /stock tank barrel

Question 5

A storage tank for oil production after the oil has been treated

Answer 5

stock tank

Question 6

To measure the dimensions of an oil tank, such as external diameter and height, using a steel tape

Answer 6

strap

Question 7

A graduated tape use to measure, or strap, producing tanks

Answer 7

strapping tape

Question 8

A vessel placed in a flowline through which liquids or gases are flowed to neutralize sudden pressure surges

Answer 8

surge tank

Question 9

A process used to remove hydrogen sulfide [H2S] and carbon dioxide [CO2] from a gas stream

Answer 9

sweetening

Question 10

A metal or plastic vessel used to store or measure a liquid

Answer 10

tank

Question 11

A group of tanks that are connected to receive crude oil production from a well or a producing lease

Answer 11

tank battery

Question 12

The settlings – sediment, dirt, oil emulsified with water and free water – that accumulate in the bottom of storage tanks

Answer 12

tank bottoms

Question 13

Measurement of the dimensions of an oiltank, such as external diameter and height, using a steel tape

Answer 13

tank calibration

Question 14

A structure constructed around an oil tank to contain the oil in case the tank collapses

Answer 14

tank dike

Question 15

A table that shows the tank capacity in barrels as a function of the liquid level inside the tank

Answer 15

tank table