Deck General USCG Q#1215 (Set 38)

The process of adding mercaptans to gas, is known as which of the following?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — stenching

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas are naturally odorless. In maritime gas carrier operations, the process of adding highly odorized sulfur compounds, such as ethyl mercaptan, to make leaks easily detectable by smell is professionally referred to as stenching.

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