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CD0196. Volatile Organic Compound

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“Seagull CBT — CD0196. Volatile Organic Compound” contains 56 questions across 1 collection.

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As a crude oil tanker cargo tank fills with liquid cargo what will occur in the ullage space of the cargo tank?

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  • Saturated and unsaturated vapour mix together and become the Total Vapour Pressure.✓ Correct answer
  • Saturated vapour from the cargo pushes the inert gas out through the vent system.
  • The space above the liquid becomes saturated.
  • The vapour above the liquid becomes neutral when mixed with the inert gas.
Vapours that are released directly into the air during cargo operations onboard crude oil tankers are considered hazardous. Which of the given options is the most likely to be adversely affected by the release of these vapours?

Multiple correct answers

  • Human health and the atmosphere✓ Correct answer
  • Marine environment✓ Correct answer
  • The ships paintwork
  • Coastal Plants and land animals✓ Correct answer
What was the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

One correct answer

  • To lower overall emissions from six greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulphur hexafluoride, HFCs, and PFCs.✓ Correct answer
  • To arrange the developed nations to pay for the maintenance of climate change.
  • To arrange developed nations to pay underdeveloped nations to control emissions
  • Arrange to keep a record of each nations green house gas emissions
What will be the probable result when VOCs react chemically with NOx in the atmosphere in the presence of sun-light?

One correct answer

  • Ozone and smogm will be produced✓ Correct answer
  • Sulphur will be produced
  • Toluene will be produced
  • Hydrogen Sulphide will be produced
What is the main purpose of P/V breaker fitted to the cargo system of a crude oil tanker?

One correct answer

  • It provides secondary protection to the tank structure from over and under pressure.✓ Correct answer
  • It provides primary protection to the tank structure from over pressure.
  • It provides a means of venting the gases and vapours from the tank as cargo is loaded.
  • It provides oxygen content readings of the cargo tanks.

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