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REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. List the different types of storage tank.
2. What is the difference between floating-roof tanks and fixed-roof
tanks? Which one requires the installation of a vapor recovery unit?
Why?
3. A small field has 20 producing wells, each well produces an average of
8000 bbl/day. Determine the required field storage capacity and the
number of storage tanks needed.
4. Describe the five types of storage-tank loss.
5. What effects does vapor loss have on the stored crude oil?
6. Under what conditions should a vapor recovery unit be included in
field facilities? Why?
7. What are the main functions of vapor recovery units?
8. Describe briefly the four methods used for vapor recovery.
9. What are the main functions of the vapor regulator in a vapor
recovery unit?

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