What gas is used to inert LNG fuel tanks and supply lines prior to gas-freeing?
Direct Answer
Option B: Dry Nitrogen gas
Dry Nitrogen gas is the industry standard for inerting LNG fuel tanks and supply lines. Nitrogen is chemically inert, non-flammable, and has a low dew point, making it ideal for displacing oxygen and moisture, thereby preventing the formation of explosive mixtures or ice crystals within the cryogenic fuel system.
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Dry Nitrogen gas is the industry standard for inerting LNG fuel tanks and supply lines. Nitrogen is chemically inert, non-flammable, and has a low dew point, making it ideal for displacing oxygen and moisture, thereby preventing the formation of explosive mixtures or ice crystals within the cryogenic fuel system.
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