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Guide for Enhanced Cargo Tank Cleaning

GUIDE FOR

ENHANCED CARGO TANK CLEANING

JULY 2016

American Bureau of Shipping


Incorporated by Act of Legislature of
the State of New York 1862

2015 American Bureau of Shipping. All rights reserved.


ABS Plaza
16855 Northchase Drive
Houston, TX 77060 USA

Foreword

Foreword
This Guide sets forth requirements for the optional notation ECTC (Enhanced Cargo Tank Cleaning). It is
applicable for vessels intended to carry oil in bulk and vessels intended to carry chemical cargo in bulk.
These cargo tank cleaning systems use permanently-installed and portable tank cleaning machines to clean
cargo tanks without necessitating confined space entry.
This Guide becomes effective on the first day of the month of publication.
The applicable edition of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels (Steel Vessel Rules) is to
be used in association with this Guide.
Users are advised to check periodically on the ABS website www.eagle.org to verify that this version of
this Guide is the most current.
We welcome your feedback. Comments or suggestions can be sent electronically by email to rsd@eagle.org.

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Table of Contents

GUIDE FOR

ENHANCED CARGO TANK CLEANING


CONTENTS
SECTION 1

Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
1
Application .......................................................................................... 1
3
Scope .................................................................................................. 1
5
Definitions ........................................................................................... 1
7
Classification and Notation ................................................................. 1
7.1

SECTION 2

Notation ........................................................................................... 1

Documentation .................................................................................... 1
9.1

Plan Submission for Review ............................................................ 1

9.3

Plan Submission for Information ...................................................... 2

General .................................................................................................... 3
1
Cargo Tanks ....................................................................................... 3

1.1

Material............................................................................................ 3

1.3

Structure .......................................................................................... 3

1.5

Access Openings for Portable Tank Cleaning Machines ................. 3

Cargo Tank Cleaning Systems ........................................................... 3

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Section 1: Introduction

SECTION

Introduction

Application
The requirements of this Guide apply to tank vessels (e.g., Chemical Carriers, Oil Carriers) fitted with
permanently-installed cargo tank cleaning systems along with portable tank cleaning machines.
Application to additional vessel types will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Scope
This Guide provides criteria for the optional notation ECTC (Enhanced Cargo Tank Cleaning) for ABS
classed vessels. The applicable sections of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels are to be
complied with in addition to the requirements contained herein.

Definitions
Cargo Tank Cleaning System. The entire system involved in cleaning the cargo tank including the fixed
and portable tank cleaning machines, nozzles, piping, hoses, heater, cleaning medium tank, etc.
Corrugated Bulkhead. A bulkhead plate shaped into straight, parallel, regular, and equally curved ridges
and hollows.
Effective Jet Length. 70% of the maximum cleaning jet length at normal operating pressure.
Shadow Area. The area of the tanks surface not directly impacted by the cleaning jet due to location,
blocking structure, etc.

Classification and Notation

7.1

Notation
At the request of the Owner, vessels with cargo tanks that comply with Subsection 2/1 and cargo tank
cleaning systems that comply with Subsection 2/3 are to be distinguished with the notation ECTC(C).
In the case of vessels with slop tanks that also comply with the requirements of this Guide, the notation
ECTC(SC), for cargo and slop, is to be applied instead.

Documentation
Documents are generally submitted electronically to ABS; however, hard copies will also be accepted.

9.1

Plan Submission for Review


The following plans are to be submitted for engineering review:
i)

Cargo tank cleaning system diagram, which is to include the following:

Portable and fixed tank cleaning machine specifications, including nozzle diameters

Piping diagram including dimensions, material specifications

Means of connection for portable tank cleaning machines to fixed piping

Machine arrangement

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Section

9.3

Introduction

Foundation details

Stripping and drainage arrangements

Arrangements of dipping and gas sampling locations

ii)

Cargo piping diagram, including heating system

iii)

Shadow diagram, which is to consider the following in the shadow area calculations:

Shadow areas created by all structures, pipes, and pumps are to be included

Note that ladders, grated platforms, handrails, and heating coils are not to be included

Plan Submission for Information


The following plans are to be submitted for informational purposes:
i)

ii)

Cargo tank arrangement:

Structural details

Material of construction

Coating Details

Access openings and closing arrangement details for the portable tank washing machines

Operating and Equipment Manual, which is to include the following, at a minimum:

Procedure for operating tank cleaning machines

Procedure for cleaning shadow areas with portable tank cleaning machines, without personnel
entering the tank

Section 2: General

SECTION

General

Cargo Tanks

1.1

Material
Cargo tanks and cargo piping are to be stainless steel or effectively coated to resist corrosion.
Heating coils are to be stainless steel or of a material equivalently resistant to corrosion.

1.3

Structure
Tanks are to be designed in such a way to avoid the creation of large shadow areas and the accumulation of
cargo to facilitate 96% coverage by tank cleaning machines. Tanks with corrugated bulkheads will be
given special consideration.
Cargo tanks are to have cargo pumps with suction wells suitably located for adequate draining.
1.3.1

Corrugated Bulkheads
For bulkheads with horizontal corrugations, the corrugation angle, with respect to the vertical
plane, is not to be greater than 45 to enable the cleaning jet to have sufficient impact on the tank
surface. Further consideration is to be given based on the cargo tank cleaning system diagram and
the shadow diagram.

1.3.2

Horizontal Surfaces
Horizontal surfaces are to be capable of draining under normal ballast conditions to avoid cargo
accumulation.

1.5

Access Openings for Portable Tank Cleaning Machines


Cargo tanks are to have necessary access openings and closing arrangements for portable tank cleaning
machines.

Cargo Tank Cleaning Systems


The permanently installed cargo tank cleaning machines and associated systems are to:
i)

Cover at least 96% of the tank surface based on effective jet length during anticipated operating
conditions

ii)

Maintain a minimum temperature of 85C (185F) for hot water washing

iii)

Have a pump of sufficient capacity to deliver required pressure and flow rate, as determined by
the manufacturer, needed to clean the largest cargo tank

Additionally, portable tank cleaning machines are to be used via access openings to completely clean
shadow areas, where necessary. Arrangements are to be such that personnel are not required to enter the
tank to use the portable tank cleaning machines.

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