What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Centrifugal pump
Centrifugal pumps are not self-priming and lose suction when air or vapor enters the line as the tank empties. Consequently, positive displacement pumps (rotary, reciprocating) or eductors, which handle air-liquid mixtures effectively, are preferred for stripping cargo tanks.
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