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RESERVOIR AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

A ground level cylindrical tank with a vertical axis and conical roof (deck) designed for petroleum storage but equally suitable for water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Réservoir cylindrique vertical au sol avec un toit conique, conçu pour l'entreposage du pétrole mais qui conviendrait également à l'eau.

OBS

réservoir API : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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