OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 5 of 30

A scrubber tower which is normally acts as a _____.

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Direct Answer

Option B: Cooler

The scrubber tower cools the hot flue gas from the boiler by direct contact with seawater spray and removes sulphur dioxide (SO2) and soot particles.

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Heater

Cooler (Correct Answer)

Humidifier

Dehumidifier

Detailed Explanation & Context

The scrubber tower cools the hot flue gas from the boiler by direct contact with seawater spray and removes sulphur dioxide (SO2) and soot particles.

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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