Tank Cleaning - Water Budget
Total wash-water volume for a tank-cleaning programme - machine flow × number of machines × programme duration, used for slop-tank / shore-reception planning.
Water per tank
720m³
Total water volume
8,640m³
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Slop tank volume typically 3–5 % cargo. All wash water + residues must be retained until authorised discharge or shore reception. Heated water for wax/vegoil recovery.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine flow | m³/h | Butterworth spec | |
| Machines per tank | - | cleaning plan | |
| Duration | h | programme |