AIGF Exit Exam • Set 13 Question 17 of 30
my 13. The drip tray shall be thermally insulated from the ship's structure
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Direct Answer
Option B: So that the surrounding deck structures are not exposed to unacceptable cooling, in case of leakage of liquid fuel.
Drip trays beneath bunkering manifolds must be thermally insulated from the deck structure to prevent cryogenic cooling and brittle fracture of the hull.
All Options
A
To prevent any cracks in hull in case of leakage
B
So that the surrounding deck structures are not exposed to unacceptable cooling, in case of leakage of liquid fuel.
(Correct Answer)
C
To prevent immdiate evaporation of liquid fuel due to high ambient temerature
D
To ensure that the liquid fuel remains liquid till is drained to appropriate tank
Detailed Explanation & Context
Drip trays beneath bunkering manifolds must be thermally insulated from the deck structure to prevent cryogenic cooling and brittle fracture of the hull.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (AIGF).
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