BIGF Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 12 of 30
the probability of a gas explosion in a machinery space with ____ fuelled machinery can be minimized
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Direct Answer
Option B: low-flashpoint
The risk of gas explosions in machinery spaces on low-flashpoint fuel vessels is minimized by double-walled fuel pipes, continuous negative pressure ventilation, and rapid ESD isolation.
All Options
A
gas explosion in a machinery space with • a) gas
B
low-flashpoint
(Correct Answer)
C
both (a) and (b)
D
none of the above fuelled machinery can be minimized.
Detailed Explanation & Context
The risk of gas explosions in machinery spaces on low-flashpoint fuel vessels is minimized by double-walled fuel pipes, continuous negative pressure ventilation, and rapid ESD isolation.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Basic Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (BIGF).
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