Deck General USCG Q#913 (Set 28)

The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of which of the following?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly

A sharp drop in discharge pressure shortly after shoreside booster pump engagement indicates the pump has successfully come on the line, increasing flow and reducing backpressure.

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