Question 1269Deck General70% to pass
The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold directly to a cargo tank and serves only one tank is known as a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) tank drop.
A tank drop refers to the piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold directly to a single cargo tank, serving only that one tank. This is the most direct and efficient way to fill a specific cargo tank, as opposed to routing the cargo through a series of branching lines to reach multiple tanks.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) a filler line refers to the piping that connects the cargo tank to the vent system, not the manifold; C) a branch line would be used to distribute cargo to multiple tanks, not just one; and D) cargo fill is a more general term that does not specify the direct piping configuration between the manifold and a single tank.
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