Question 478Deck General70% to pass
Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) going from a warm to a cold climate.
Hygroscopic cargoes, which readily absorb moisture from the air, should be ventilated when moving from a warm to a cold climate. This is because the colder air in the new climate has a lower dew point, which can cause moisture from the warmer cargo to condense and damage the cargo. Ventilating the cargo hold helps to equalize the temperature and humidity between the cargo and the outside air, preventing this moisture buildup.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not properly address the issue of transitioning between climates. The dew point of the air in the hold or outside is not the primary concern - it is the change in climate that necessitates ventilation of hygroscopic cargoes.
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