A normal heavy or intermediate fuel oil treatment process begins with the oil loaded into the bunker tank, says an article published on ShipInSight.
Oil treatment processUnder normal circumstances the fuel will not be used immediately and should be analysed to confirm its specifications match the order and that it is appropriate to burn in the engine.
Transporting the fuel into the settling tank
Assuming the fuel has passed any analysis tests, it will be pumped from the bunker tanks to the...
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