USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 6 • Question #178 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room To avoid excessive electrostatic effect in the crude oil washing process, due to the presence of water in the crude oil washing fluid, the contents of any tank to be used as a source of crude oil for washing must first reduce a portion of the tank contents by a vertical height equal to __________.
A
one-half meter
B
one meter
✓ Correct Answer
C
one and one-half meters
D
two meters
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'To avoid excessive electrostatic effect in the crude oil washing process, due to the presence of water in the crude oil washing fluid, the contents of any tank to be used as a source of crude oil for washing must first reduce a portion of the tank contents by a vertical height equal to', the mandated standard is: 'one meter'.
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