A loss of suction in a stripping operation can lead to what issue?

In a stripping operation, maintaining suction is crucial for effectively removing liquids from the tank. A loss of suction implies that the system cannot create the necessary pressure differential to draw the fluid out of the tank. This scenario leads to an inability to discharge the contents because the suction means that the flow of material from the tank to the pump is compromised or completely halted.

Without the ability to create suction, the liquid cannot move through the pipeline to the pump, resulting in a complete operational failure to discharge the liquid. This is critical in tanker operations where timely and complete discharge of cargo is essential for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

In contrast, increased flow rates, vacuum formation, and sludge accumulation are potential consequences of other operational failures or conditions that do not directly stem from a loss of suction during stripping operations.