Tankerman · Safety — Static
Static-accumulator (low-conductivity) cargoes such as some clean petroleum products require special care because they:
- ACannot generate static charge
- BCan retain an electrostatic charge that may discharge as a spark✓ Correct
- CAre always inert
- DConduct electricity to ground instantly
Explanation
Static accumulators hold a charge generated by flow and splashing. To avoid a spark, loading rates are reduced initially, splash/free-fall loading is avoided, and a settling/relaxation time is observed before gauging or sampling.
Authority: Tank Vessel Operations — Static Electricity
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