Question 362 Deck General

The correct answer is B) raising the vapor pressure of the commodity. A heated bulkhead creates a temperature differential between the commodity and the bulkhead. This temperature difference causes the vapor pressure of the commodity to increase, as warmer air can hold more moisture. This elevated vapor pressure can then lead to moisture accumulation against the bulkhead, but the primary effect is the increase in vapor pressure of the commodity itself. The other options are incorrect because: A) is a secondary effect, not the primary effect; C) lowering the dew point would actually reduce the potential for moisture accumulation; and D) the vapor pressure would increase, not decrease, due to the temperature difference.