primary containment in the Oil and Gas Industry
(praɪmɛri kənteɪnmənt)
noun
(Extractive engineering: Downstream facilities, Terminals)
secondary containment Primary containment is the main means of preventing leaks and spills using equipment in direct content with the oil or gas being stored or transported.
Oilfield liners are one option for primary containment of these liquids during gas and oil drilling operations.
The floating boom is used for primary containment by encircling, sweeping or directing an oil slick to a collection point.
Primary containment is the main means of preventing leaks and spills using equipment in direct contentwith the oil or gas being stored or transported.