Assuming Data Are and Tank are columns A B and C isnt this just a simple
case of in column D entering the formula

=IF(B1="Hp",1,IF(B1="Lp",2,IF(B1=Shut",3,IF(B1="Te st",4,"UNKNOWN"))))

Then copy the formula down the D column

(Im sure theres a simpler formula to use to produce this)


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