Question 85Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
"Portable" oil tank cleaning machines are usually provided with a water supply from the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) fire main.
Portable oil tank cleaning machines are usually provided with a water supply from the fire main system. The fire main is a network of piping and pumps that supplies water for firefighting purposes on board a vessel. This pressurized water supply is readily available and can be easily accessed to provide the necessary water for the oil tank cleaning machine.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the "mucking supply system" is not a standard term and does not refer to a water supply, B) the potable water supply is for drinking and washing purposes, not for industrial uses like tank cleaning, and D) the inert gas scrubber is a separate system used for treating exhaust gases, not providing water.
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