Question 1249Deck General70% to pass
A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The temperature of the cargo is 50°F. API gravity is 37°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 8,040 barrels.
To calculate the net amount of cargo loaded, we need to apply the volume correction factor (VCF) to the original volume of 8,000 barrels. The VCF is used to adjust the volume based on the temperature and API gravity of the cargo. The formula is: Net Volume = Original Volume x VCF. Given the temperature of 50°F and API gravity of 37°, the VCF is 0.0005. Applying this, the net volume is 8,000 barrels x 1.0005 = 8,040 barrels, which is the correct answer.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the net volume after applying the VCF adjustment.
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