Deck General USCG Question #1159 (Set 36)

After allowing for pressure losses, the pressure-volume capacity of an inert gas blower must be able to maintain a pressure, in any cargo tank, at a minimum of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 100 millimeters of water pressure

According to 46 CFR standards governing inert gas systems, the blower capacity must be sufficient to maintain a positive pressure of at least 100 millimeters of water in any cargo tank under all operational conditions to reliably prevent air ingress.

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