A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is 66°F. API gravity is 36°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature of 80°F is expected at the discharge port. If 9,000 barrels were loaded, how many barrels would you expect to unload?

Correct Answer: Option C — 9,063

The cargo warms by 14°F (80°F - 66°F), causing expansion. The volume increase is calculated as: 9,000 barrels × 14°F × 0.0005 (VCF) = 63 barrels. Adding this expansion to the loaded volume results in an expected discharge of 9,063 barrels.