What is TRUE of pressure/vacuum valves?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above.
Under 46 CFR 32.55, pressure/vacuum (PV) valves handle minor thermal breathing, require regular maintenance to prevent sticking, and must actuate at lower pressure thresholds than high-capacity PV breakers, which serve as secondary safety devices during high-rate cargo transfers.
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