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Initial testing of the Sea Bulk liner supplied by Powertex
began in late 1985 and early 1986 at Amoco's Cooper River plant.
The Powertex plant at Rouses Point, New York, manufactured the test
liner. Mr. Podd worked closely with Mr. Rakar, Mr. Sommer, and Mr.
Hall in testing and modifying the liner in order to meet Amoco's
needs. Initially, the Sea Bulk liner was modified by providing a
center discharge opening in order to fit the unloading equipment of
Amoco's customers. The liner was inadequate for unloading PTA,
however, due to its poor flow characteristics, which resulted in the
product's gathering in the corners and tearing of the liner when
discharging. In order to remedy the problem, Amoco hired
contractors to install wooden triangles in the rear corners of the
container by nailing them to the bracing attached to the container
walls and floor.
During early 1986, Amoco asked Powertex to develop a liner and
bulkhead compatible with Amoco's loading and unloading equipment and
to modify the liner bulkheads to display the words "Amoco" and
"PTA". On January 3, 1986, and March 5, 1986, Mr. Sommer sent
letters to Powertex recommending changes in the dimensions for the
inlet and outlet openings located in the liner bulkhead. From March
1986, through the following several months, Amoco and Powertex
personnel continued to test and modify the liner. During that
period, the liner was modified by attaching the triangles to the
rear bulkhead. The size and dimensions of the triangles were
subsequently modified to facilitate the discharge of the PTA.
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