Sludge tanks are used in an oil lubricating system to receive __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — foreign liquid matter, discharged from the lube oil purifier or the stripping pump
Sludge tanks receive concentrated foreign liquid matter, emulsion layers, and solid impurities automatically or manually discharged from the lube oil purifier water-washing cycle and tank bottom stripping connections.
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