Oil Storage And Handling - Vexve Hydrox HCU Remote Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

1.1. Oil storage and handling

Storage
New oils must be stored in a covered, dry and dust-free space that has a constant temperature. Contain-
ers must be tightly sealed during storage. Barrels must be stored in a horizontal position.
Oil grades must be clearly marked on the containers to avoid confusion.
Substances that will cause a hazardous reaction if they come into contact with each other must not be
stored in the same storage room. The release of chemicals into a sewer system outside the storage room,
or to any other areas where they might create a hazard, must be prevented in a reliable way.
All required absorption agents and other equipment needed to recover leaked chemicals and clean con-
taminated areas must be available.
Handling
Waste oil must be stored in accordance with general and mill-specific instructions on storing of hazardous
waste.
Used hydraulic oil must be collected in separate containers. All waste oil transport containers must be
sealable, and they must withstand normal storage and transportation. Transport containers must be
clearly marked indicating the type of waste they contain.
All waste must be delivered to the appropriate collection points or for handling.
Used filters, research equipment, oil samples and waste oil must be handled in accordance with general
and mill-specific instructions for handling of hazardous waste. Used filters and filter diaphragms used in
analyses must be packed into containers. The containers must be marked in accordance with the ap-
plicable instructions on hazardous waste.
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