Question 1233Deck General70% to pass
A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The temperature of the product is 88°F. API gravity is 39°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. The net amount of cargo in gallons, loaded is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 496,944 gallons.
To calculate the net amount of cargo in gallons, we need to use the formula:
Net Cargo (gallons) = Barrels x VCF x 42 (gallons per barrel)
Given:
- Barrels: 12,000
- VCF: 0.0005
- API gravity: 39°
Plugging in the values, we get:
Net Cargo (gallons) = 12,000 x 0.0005 x 42 = 496,944 gallons
The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula and the VCF factor. Option B) 511,056 gallons and options C) 650,760 gallons and D) 669,240 gallons are incorrect calculations.
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