When oil temperature rises, the volume _______?
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Option C: Increases
Volumetric thermal expansion causes liquid cargo to expand as its temperature rises. Cargo calculations must account for this coefficient of expansion to prevent overfilling tanks during load voyages, a critical safety practice emphasized in petroleum measurement standards and ISGOTT.
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Volumetric thermal expansion causes liquid cargo to expand as its temperature rises. Cargo calculations must account for this coefficient of expansion to prevent overfilling tanks during load voyages, a critical safety practice emphasized in petroleum measurement standards and ISGOTT.
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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