OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 14 of 30
What is the function of cargo tank heating coils on oil tankers?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Maintain cargo temperature to reduce viscosity for efficient pumping
Cargo heating coils lower the viscosity of heavy crude oils and high-density fuel products, ensuring efficient flow characteristics for pump suction during discharge operations.
All Options
A
Wash tank walls
B
Boil cargo into gas
C
Cool down cargo
D
Maintain cargo temperature to reduce viscosity for efficient pumping
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Cargo heating coils lower the viscosity of heavy crude oils and high-density fuel products, ensuring efficient flow characteristics for pump suction during discharge operations.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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