basic sediment and water
basic sediment and water
[′bā·sik ′sed·ə·mənt ən ′wȯd·ər] (petroleum engineering)
Oil, water, and foreign matter that collects in the bottom of petroleum storage tanks. Abbreviated BS&W. Also known as bottoms; bottom sediment; bottom settlings; sediment and water.
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