The fitting at the end of a cargo line in a tank that allows suction to be taken close to the bottom of a tank is a ___________.
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Option C: bell-mouth
A bell-mouth is a flared fitting at the suction end of a cargo line, designed to minimize vortexing and entry losses. It enables efficient stripping by allowing suction to be taken very close to the tank bottom, maximizing cargo discharge, as described in cargo system manuals.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
A bell-mouth is a flared fitting at the suction end of a cargo line, designed to minimize vortexing and entry losses. It enables efficient stripping by allowing suction to be taken very close to the tank bottom, maximizing cargo discharge, as described in cargo system manuals.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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