What happens to the volume of flammable and combustible liquids when temperature is increased?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — it expands
Petroleum products and combustible liquids possess a positive coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning their volume increases as ambient and cargo temperatures rise, necessitating proper ullage spaces to prevent tank rupture.
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