Engine Plants (Supplementary) USCG Question #372 (Set 4)

Tank stripping is accomplished more effectively by using a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — a positive displacement pump

Positive displacement pumps maintain constant volumetric output and handle high suction lifts efficiently, making them ideal for stripping residual liquids from tanks. Centrifugal pumps lose prime and struggle when air mixes with the suction stream during final tank drainage.

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