CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 5 of 30
What material coating is ruined if cleaned using high-pressure hot water above 60°C containing alkaline soaps?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Epoxy tank coatings
Epoxy tank coatings are sensitive to high temperatures and alkaline cleaning agents. Exceeding 60°C with alkaline soaps, as per P&A Manual guidelines, can degrade or delaminate these protective coatings.
All Options
A
Teak wood deck
B
Stainless steel
C
Epoxy tank coatings
(Correct Answer)
D
Copper piping
Detailed Explanation & Context
Epoxy tank coatings are sensitive to high temperatures and alkaline cleaning agents. Exceeding 60°C with alkaline soaps, as per P&A Manual guidelines, can degrade or delaminate these protective coatings.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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