Question 1392 Deck General

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To prevent the overflow of cargo tanks due to expansion, where should you top off?

A to within 1 to 3 inches of its capacity
B to within 1% to 3% of its capacity
C to the bottom of the expansion trunk
D 1 to 3 inches from top of the vent pipe
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) to within 1% to 3% of its capacity. This is the correct answer because it is the industry standard practice to prevent cargo tank overflow due to expansion. Filling the tank to within 1% to 3% of its capacity allows room for the cargo to expand without spilling over the top. The other options are incorrect because: A) Filling to within 1 to 3 inches of capacity does not provide enough room for expansion. C) Filling to the bottom of the expansion trunk does not leave enough room for expansion. D) Filling 1 to 3 inches from the top of the vent pipe does not directly address the issue of preventing overflow due to expansion.

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