GASCO Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 6 of 30

If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive suction head becomes air bound, your FIRST response should be to _____

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Direct Answer

Option A: Vent the casting

The correct answer is Vent the casting. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

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Vent the casting (Correct Answer)

Tighten the packing

Close the discharg

Re-prime the pump

Detailed Explanation & Context

The correct answer is Vent the casting. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

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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