Question 22 of 30
How portable pumps are used?
Potable pumps are used in parallel with the main Framo pump to discharge the tank in a short time
When main pump is not working, portable pumps are used to discharge the liquid cargo to the terminal
Potable pumps are used in series with the main Framo pump to discharge the tank with large pressure.
When main pump is not working, the portable pump is used to transfer the cargo from this tank to another empty tank, where the main pump is working **Correct answer : When main pump is not working, the portable pump is used to transfer the cargo from this tank to another empty tank, where the main pump is working**
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: When main pump is not working, the portable pump is used to transfer the cargo from this tank to another empty tank, where the main pump is working **Correct answer : When main pump is not working, the portable pump is used to transfer the cargo from this tank to another empty tank, where the main pump is working**.
Portable pumps are primarily used as emergency or backup equipment. If a fixed main cargo pump fails, a portable pump can be lowered into the tank to facilitate cargo transfer to another tank where a functioning main pump can then discharge it to the terminal.