Question 1516 Deck General

The correct answer is B) start to load slowly. Starting to load petroleum products slowly helps reduce the accumulation of static electricity. This is because rapid loading can generate static buildup, which could create a spark and potentially ignite the vapors. By starting the loading process slowly, the flow rate is reduced, which minimizes the static electricity generation and allows the charge to dissipate safely. The other options are incorrect because: A) starting at maximum pressure would increase static buildup, C) increasing air flow does not directly address static electricity, and D) the "overall method of loading" does not specifically target static electricity reduction.