What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Automatic regulation of pressure or vacuum in enclosed spaces.
Pressure-vacuum (PV) relief valves automatically regulate internal tank pressures and vacuums, protecting cargo tank structural integrity from excessive overpressure during loading or vacuum collapse during ballasting and discharge operations.
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