Inter Tank Transfers - SWP
Inter Tank Transfers - SWP
Inter Tank Transfers - SWP
STANDARD OPERATING
AFI-SWP-04
PROCEDURE
CLASSIFICATION
Operation Non Critical Critical Highly Critical
Criticality 0–3 4–6 7 – 10
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
In order to reduce the risk of fire or explosion, there shall be no tank gauging during electrical or hail
storms. If already in hand, gauging should be stopped immediately. All tank openings must be closed
and the operator must leave the tank as quickly as possible.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
In case of emergency, contact the Terminal Manager on the following numbers: (+267 588 4128 /
+267 75117448) and report the incident immediately.
Scope This procedure is for the Inter Tank Transfers at Jwaneng Mine Terminal.
All information contained in this document is the property of Africent and subsidiaries, only for their internal use.
This document shall be returned to Africent if it is required, and it can not be copied without africent written agreement.
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All the steps shall be followed taking into consideration protocols and
measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
1. 3. Users This procedure applies to all Operational staff, HSE Coordinator, Hygiene
Representative, SHE Representative and First Aider at Puma Energy
Botswana, Jwaneng Terminal.
4. Tools and i. Dip stick
Equipment required ii. Water finding paste
for this operation
iii. Cotton cloth
iv. Thermometer (Electronic or mercury)
v. Cotton cord
Valve Handle
1. Supervisors and There should be two people in constant To prevent overfill of tanks
Operators communication, one at the receiving tank
and one at transferring tank at all times
during transfer process.
2. Supervisors and Confirm the volumes and tanks to be To prevent overfill of tanks
Operators transferred with a Supervisor
3. Supervisors and Reset the transferring meter, the counter To avoid variances during
Operators readings should be Zero stock reconciliation
4. Supervisors and Open the valve of the receiving tanks To prevent damage to
Operators equipment
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5. Supervisors and Open the valves of the transferring tanks To prevent damage to
Operators equipment
6. Supervisors and Open all the valves in the pipeline To prevent damage to
Operators equipment
7. Supervisors and Open the meter valve and start the pump To prevent damage to
Operators equipment
8. Supervisors and Check that the meter is counting To avoid variances during
Operators stock reconciliation
9. Supervisors and Listen and check around you for any To avoid variances during
Operators abnormalities stock reconciliation
10. Supervisors and Do not leave the running meter, transferring To prevent product overfill
Operators tank and receiving tank unattended. Observe
to ensure that there is no overfill occurring.
11. Supervisors and Constantly check that the meter is counting Variances during stock
Operators normally, not jammed reconciliation.
To avoid spills
12. Supervisors and Do not try to reset the meter while running To avoid variances during stock
Operators reconciliation and damage to
the meter
13. Supervisors and When the required volume is attained To prevent product overfill
Operators stop the pump and shut the meter valve
14. Supervisors and Close and lock the receiving and Product loss vulnerabilities
Operators transferring tank valves and shut the
pipeline valve.
NOTE:
THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR AND SUBSTANCE BY STAFF MEMEBERS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AS PER
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY IN OPERATIONS MANUAL DO No XV (15.1)
ALL STAFF THAT IS OFF DUTY BETWEEN SHIFTS MUSTS BE ABLE TO BE CALLED OUT IF AN
EMERGENCY OCCURS TO ASSSIT WHERE AND WHEN NECESSARY.
END OF PROCEDURE
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