The Cappuccino Effect, the frothing/bubbling effect caused by compressed air blown through the delivery hose.
- The aerated bunkers when sounded will give the impression that the fuel is delivered as ordered, when in fact when the entrapped air in suspension settles out of the fuel oil the oil level drops, and a shortfall is discovered.
In large bunker deliveries, this could be considerable with a huge financial loss.
Sign to look out for
- Look out for any signs of foam on the surface of the fuel or excessive bubbles on the sounding tape.
- Bunker hose jerking or whipping around
- Gurgling sound when standing in the vicinity of bunker manifold.
- Fluctuations of pressure indication on the manifold pressure gauge. Unusual noises from the bunker barge
- Bunker hose jerking or whipping around.
- Gurgling sound when standing in the vicinity of bunker manifold.
- Fluctuations of pressure indication on the manifold pressure gauge.
- Unusual noises from the bunker barge
- Remember whenever in doubt or have concerns always issue a letter of protest