LGTCO/LGTF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 7 of 30

Which of the following is a solid desiccant medium that dries gas by adsorption of water molecules?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Activated alumina

Activated alumina (or molecular sieve silica gel) is a highly porous aluminum oxide desiccant that extracts moisture through surface adsorption, achieving dew points below -60°C.

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Activated alumina (or molecular sieve silica gel) is a highly porous aluminum oxide desiccant that extracts moisture through surface adsorption, achieving dew points below -60°C.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).

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