GASCO Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 17 of 30

A device fitted in gas vent pipeline to arrest the passage of flame Into enclosed space

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Direct Answer

Option A: Flame arrestor

A flame arrestor is a safety device fitted in vent lines and pipework designed to prevent the passage of flame into enclosed spaces or cargo tanks by dissipating heat across metallic elements.

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Flame arrestor (Correct Answer)

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Detailed Explanation & Context

A flame arrestor is a safety device fitted in vent lines and pipework designed to prevent the passage of flame into enclosed spaces or cargo tanks by dissipating heat across metallic elements.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO).

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