The component in an inert gas system used for cleaning the gas of solid and sulfur combustion products, while simultaneously cooling the inert gas, is called the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — scrubber

The inert gas scrubber uses a counter-current water spray to physically wash combustion gases. This process removes particulate soot, corrosive sulfur dioxide, and fly ash while simultaneously cooling the hot flue gas to ambient temperatures before it enters the cargo tanks.