GASCO EXIT EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS.

Q1) What are the characteristics of insulation material should possess

for use in gas carriers? (LLCMU)

A) Low thermal conductivity, Ability to bear load, Ability to withstand

Mechanical damage, Lightweight, Unaffected by cargo liquid or vapors.

Q2).What are the requirements when changing cargo grade?

A) Compatibility between previous and next cargo, Maximum vapor

concentration from last cargo and maximum oxygen content.

Q3) Irrespective of ship types and cargo tank should be located not less
than ------ or ------- m whichever is measured less from the molded line
of the bottom shell plating at centerline

A) B/15 or 2 M whichever is the lesser.

Q4).During cargo tanks inerting operation what is the ideal condition for
incoming inert gas?

A) > + 18 degree c with Dew point -40 degree c oxygen<2% Breather

valve 300 m bar gravity pressure.

Q5).You are discharging a cargo of Propane and the cargo tank pressure
are falling quickly, what would you do to maintain a steady pressure?

A) Slow down the discharging rate.

Q6).When cargo discharge into pressurized storage cargo booster pump

and cargo heater runs in ------- with the cargo pump?

A) Series.

Q7) A process which is accompanied by the absorption of heat is called?

A) Endothermic.
Q8) what is the purpose of Re liquefaction plant in gas carrier?

A) To cool down the cargo tanks and associated pipelines before

loading.

To Re liquefy the cargo vapor generated by flash evaporation, Liquid

displacement and boil off during loading.

To maintain cargo temperature and pressure within prescribed limits

while at sea by Re liquefying the boil off vapor.

Q9) the ability of a substance to cause damage to living tissue or

impairment of the central nervous system causing illness or death is
called?

A) Toxicity.

Q10).What other types of atmospheric analysis need to be done in gas

carrier ship?

A) Flammable limit, Toxicity, Oxygen content.

Q11) with the reference to look without gas operations what is the term
“ROLL OVER” used to describe?

A) When two or more stratified layers of different density LNG in the

same tank suddenly mixed together causing a rapid increase in boil off
vapors.

Q12) what is the difference between independent tank type A and

Independent tank type C?

A) Independent tank type A needs secondary barrier.

Q13) which of these is correct sequence of operations prior to loading?

A) Liquid freeing, warming up, Purging of cargo tanks, Aeration,

Mopping and Drying, Reinerting, Drying, Gassing up, cooling down.
Q14) A certificate issued by a classification society survey or to allow a
vessel proceed after she has met with a mishap that may affected its
seaworthiness is frequently issued to enable a vessel to proceed after
temporary repairs have been affected to another part where permanent
repairs can be carried out?

A) Seaworthiness Certificate.

Q15).The discharge rate should not be reduced by throttling valves at

the ship’s cargo manifold if the shore cannot accept the discharge rate
throttling in this manner would ------ up the cargo?

A) Heats

Q16) A hydrocarbon with up to 4 carbon atoms in there molecules are

---- at ambient temperature?

A) Gases.

Q17) what is the unique property of carbon atoms called?

A) Catenation.

Q18) what is the liquid relative density at atmospheric boiling point

(water=1) for propane?

A) 0.584

Q19) what is the hazards in reactivity when cargo reacted with water
called?

A) Hydrate Formation.

Q20) Before starting a cargo compressor the condenser cooling system

must be operating with circulating R22 or system running in ----?

A) Seawater.

Q21) when gas temperature increases the volume?

A) Increases.

Q22) Earthing and bonding minimize the dangers arising from?

A) The accumulation of the electrostatic charge.

Q23) The ratio of the density of a liquid at a given temperature to the

density of the fresh water at a standard temperature is called?

A) Specific Gravity.

Q24) What are factors that influence the pumps suction condition?

A) The pumps Net Positive suction head (NPSH), the pressure in the
cargo tank, the liquid level, the cargoes vapor pressure.

Q25) One of the sources of pollution from gas cargoes is the release of
----- vapors from the LPG condenser of the re liquefaction plant?

A) Incondensable.

Q26) What is the critical pressures (bars, absolute) of propane?

A) 42.6

Q27) When carbon atoms joined by double co-valent bond C=C or triple
covalent C=C what it is called?

A) Unsaturated Inorganic compound

Q28) Hydrates are snow like compounds of?

A) Hydrocarbon and water

Q29) what is the critical temperature of I butane in degree Celsius?

A) 133.7 degree Celsius.

Q30) the main hazards of clouds are?

A) Flammability, Toxicity, Cloud.

Q31) IG line have ----- non return valves or equivalent are fitted in the
inert gas main to prevent any backflow of cargo vapors?

A) 2

Q32) in all gas trade it is essential that ship and terminal operator are
familiar and aware with?

A) Familiar with the basic characteristics of each other facilities.

Aware of the division of responsibilities.

Able to communicate effectively during the port call.

Q33) Compared to globe and angle valves .Gate valves will ------

A) Operate with letting or no pressure drop when fully opened,

Q34) What are the typical hydrate inhibitors?

A) Methanol

Q35) As per the IGC code cargo tank temperatures indicating require
at least ------ devices?

A) 2

Q36).What are the main categories of cargo containment system?

A) Integral tanks, Independent tanks, Membrane tanks, Semi membrane

tanks, internal insulation tanks.

Q37).Why cargo vaporizer are required for gas carrier?

A) Vapors may be needed to gas up tanks.

Vapor needed to maintain cargo tank pressure during discharge.

Q38).To exercise control over the rate of liquid rise in any cargo tank. It
may be appropriate to set the loading rate to limit the rate of rise of
liquid in the cargo tank to a maximum of?
A) 150 millimeter per minute.

Q39) Liquefied natural gas burns cleaner than coal or oil but it is not
emission free .Burning coal for electricity creates how much more
carbon di oxide than burning natural gas?

A) 80%.

Q40).What is the critical temperature of n-butane in degree Celsius?

A) 153 degree Celsius.

Q41).The access from gas dangerous zone on the open weather deck to
a gas safe space has to be via an air lock which should consist of ---- steel
doors substantially gas tight spaced at least 1.5 M but not more than
2.5m apart.

A) 2

Q42).What does an initial survey in field before the ship is put into
service or before issuing a certificate of fitness for the first time?

A) Complete survey of the structure, Equipment, Fittings, arrangements

and material of the ship.

Q43).How many degree Celsius is absolute zero temperature?

A) -273.15 degree Celsius.

Q44) Air driven lamps of an approved type may be used in dangerous or

hazardous areas although to avoid the accumulation of static electricity
at the appliance, what precautions should be observed?

A) The air supply should be fitted with a water trap, the supply hose
should be of low electrical resistance, and permanently installed units
should be earthed.

Q45) Vapor removed from contact with its liquid and beyond its boiling
temperature is called?
A) Superheated vapor

Q46).How is the suction capacity and the resulting discharge rate

regulated?

A) By reducing the pump rate, by throttling the discharge valve, by

creating by pass. (Return valve).

Q47).What does Exe represent?

A) Increased safety.

Q48) All liquefied gases produce vapors which have a relative vapor
density greater than 1 with the exemption of?

A) METHANE & AMMONIA.

Q49).The ventilation of the airlock should be of the ----- pressure type?

A) Positive.

Q50).The airlock should be fitted with?

A) Fixed gas detection system.

Q51) Where spring loaded relief valves are commonly used in gas carrier
ships?

A) In Cargo pipelines, Plant Components, Smaller Cargo tanks.

Q52).What is critical pressure (bars, absolute) of Butane?

A) 38.1 to 38.2

Q53) Some Liquefied gas cargoes that are unstable or reactive may be
stabilized by adding prior to sailing and or transport?

A) An inhibitor or additives.

Q54) Cause of uncontrolled liquid or vapor release can occur through?

A) Overfilling of tanks, Unforeseen opening of safety relief valves,
Bursting hose or cargo piping fracture, Tank or pipe leakage.

Q55) What is the composition of inert gas produced by an Inert gas

generator?

A) Approximately 84% Nitrogen and approximately 0.5% Oxygen.

Approximately 15% carbon di oxide.

Approximately 0.5% carbon monoxide, Sulphur di oxide, Nitrogen

oxide.

Q56) Smothering of liquefied gas fires is difficult and may only be

effective under certain conditions?

A) In Mast riser.

Q57) ------ means replacing an inert atmosphere in a tank with the vapor
from the next cargo to a suitable level to allow cooling down and
loading?

A) Gassing up

Q58) If the cargo density is different from that specified by the float
gauge manufacturer which corrections will compensate for this?

A) Float Correction.

Q59) In Re Liquefaction plant to produce low temperature after

expansion valve is based on which law?

A) Boyles Law.

Q60) Overall damage includes both safety hazard and pollution hazard?

A) True.

Q61).Which is the worst condition that can lead to cavitation in

centrifugal pump?
A) Vapor pockets found in the suction flow stream.

Q62).When gassing up with which of the cargo would you not use inert
gas from a combustion type generator?

A) Ammonia.

Q63) Intermediate survey should be conducted at intervals not

exceeding how many months?

A) 30 months.

Q64).What are the factors governing Net Positive Suction Head?

A) Atmospheric pressure plus the vapor pressure of cargo, suction head

of suction lift.

Q65).The study of the behavior of matter at very low temperature is

called?

A) Cryogenics.

Q66) Gas can be liquefied under what condition?

A) Low temperature (Cooling) & High pressure (Compression).

Q67).What are the type of heat exchangers broadly used in gas tanker?

A) Cargo heaters, Cargo vaporizer, cargo condensers and coolers in Re

Liquefaction plant.

Q68).An overdose of toxic petroleum vapor effects your sense of smell

by permanently losing the sensation.

Q69) For Butane what is the number of dilutions by air to reduce

mixture to 50 % LFL by volume?

A) 26
Q70).Which is the cargo inhibitor which is highly toxic in nature and
greater care should be taken for handling the same?

A) Tertiary Butyl Alcohol.

Q71).When heat is added to or removed from a substance during a

reversible process the heat in substance divided by the temperature of
substance is called?

A) Entropy.

Q72).Which cargo will cause a chemical burn in addition to the cold

burn?

A) Ethylene Oxide, Ammonia & Chlorine.

Q73) In LNG ship ventilation for the Machinery spaces and the fuel
supply line should be operated before and during gas operations
attention should be paid to the ventilation of any area near gas piping?

A) True

Q74) The depth of the space below the liquid in a tank is called?

A) Sounding.

Q75) The flammable range of different LNG may be -----?

A) Always Different.

Q76) When cargo is being discharged from a refrigerated ship into

pressurized storage it is necessary to ------- the cargo usually at least to 0
degree Celsius.

A) Warming or Heating.

Q77) The introduction of fresh air into a tank with the object of
removing toxic, flammable and inert gases and increasing the oxygen
content to 21 % by volume is called -----?
A) Aerating.

Q78) Changing of cargo involves: Liquid freeing, Warming, Purging, tank

cleaning, Aerating, Mopping and drying, drying or Re inerting, Gassing
up, cooling down.

Q79).What are the area water spray system covers in gas carrier ships?

A) Tank domes, deck, tanks, manifold, deck housing, Superstructure

facing the cargo area.

Q80) Flash point is measured by which method?

A) Closed Cup Method.

Q81).What is the main danger to be guarded against when discharging

using cargo heater with sea water as the heating medium?

A) Freezing of the water on the sides of the heater.

Q82) An Explosimeter should not be used in

A) Inerted atmosphere.

Q83) Incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to

cause ignition of the specific hazardous atmospheric mixture in its most
easily ignited concentration is known as?

A) Explosion proof.

Q84).What is the purpose of heat exchangers in cargo handling system?

A) Driers of air and inert gas, Coolant of lubricating oil .

Heaters of liquid cargo, vaporizer for liquid cargo or liquid nitrogen

Condensers and intercoolers in a re liquefaction plant.

Q85) A ship whose gas cargo is listed in chapter 19 of IGC code and
which has got very severe safety and environmental hazards and
requires maximum preventive measures to preclude the escape of such
cargo is called which type of ship?

A) Type 1 G

Q86).Which law states that “EQUAL VOLUME OF DIFFERENT GASES AT

THE SAME PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE CONTAINS THE SAME
NUMBER OF MOLECULES”

A) AVOGADRO’S LAW.

Q87) If at sea the inert gas panel failure alarm is activated it may be
necessary to conduct?

A) Inert gas mechanical system maintenance.

Q88) Inhibiting of flame is the most ----- way to extinguish of free

burning of liquefied gas fire?

A) EFFECTIVE

Q89).The gas codes calls for sampling intervals from anyone space
generally not exceeding how many minutes?

A) 30 Minutes

Q90) All air intakes and openings into accommodation spaces, common
service spaces and control stations should be fitted with?

A) VENTILATION

Q91).The pressure at which a substance exist in the liquid state at its

critical temperature (in other words it is the saturation pressure at the
critical temperature) is called?

A) CRITICAL PRESSURE.

Q92).The mass of a vapor compared with the mass of an equal volume

of air at standard conditions of temperature and pressure is called?
A) Relative vapor density.

Q93).The temperature at which the heat from the combustion of a

burning vapors is capable of producing sufficient vapors to enable
combustion to continue is called?

A) Fire Point.

Q94).What does “JOULE LAW STATES”?

A) JOULE FIRST LAW (Joule heating): A physical law expressing the

relationship between the heat generated and current flowing through a
conductor.

JOULE’S SECOND LAW: States that the internal energy of an ideal gas is
independent of its volume and pressure depending only on its
temperature.

Q95).What is Joule Thomson effect?

A) Joule Thomson effect the change in temperature that accompanies

expansion of a gas without production of work or transfer of heat, at
ordinary temperature and pressure all real gases except hydrogen and
helium cool upon such expansion, this phenomenon often is utilized in
liquefying gases.

Q96).What is the advantage of the rotary pumps as compared to the

Reciprocating pump?

A) Rotary pump occupies only ½ the space of the reciprocating pump.

Q97) Vapor pockets formed in the section flow stream which safety
devices fitted on the deck inert gas line to monitor the supply condition
of the inert gas?

A) The Inert gas low flow alarm.

Q98) Organic compounds may be classified into how many groups?

A) Four.

Q99).What is the liquid relative density atmospheric boiling point for

ethylene?

A) 0.5700

Q100) Removal of liquid from the cargo tank may cause ----- inter barrier
space pressures and it should be monitored throughout the discharge.

A) Change.

Q101).On a fully refrigerated gas tanker liquid butane, how is the tank
pressure controlled?

A) By the re liquefaction plant.

Q102).On all gas ships any pipework entering or leaving the cargo tanks
must do so through the ----- of the tank?

A) Top.

Q103).An enclosed space in the cargo area external to a cargo

containment system other than a hold space, ballast space, fuel oil tank,
cargo pump or compressor room or any space in a normal use by
personnel is called?

A) Void space.

Q104) In Monomeric method to measure a vapor pressure at any

temperature liquid is?

A) Warmed.

Q105) In LNG ships supply line should be purged with inert gas
immediately before and after burning operations in engine room?

A) True.
Q106).What type of ships are most suitable for the shipment of smaller
sized cargoes of LPG and chemical gases on short sea and near sea
routes?

A) Fully pressurized ships, Semi pressurized ships, Fully Refrigerated

ships, Semi refrigerated ships.

Q107) What type of valves commonly used on gas tankers?

A) Ball valves, Globe valves, Gate valves, Butterfly valves.

Q108) Fixed gas detection system alarm should be activated when the
vapor concentration reaches ----- % of the lower flammable limit?

A) 30%- 50%.

Q109) What is vapor relative density (Air=1) for Methane?

A) 0.4220

Q110).After stopping the cargo compressor the glycol/water system is

left running to provide?

A110).Cannot be used for crankcase heating or Remove cargo vapors.

Q111).The purpose of gas freeing is to replace residue of inert gas and

cargo vapor with:

A 111) DRY AIR.

Q112) Cargo heaters are required to ---- the cargo?

A) VAPORIZE.

Q113).The two main type of compressors used on gas carrier are ---- and
---- type?

A) ROTARY & RECIPROCATING.

Q114) If the cargo is fully ------ at -163 degree Celsius the cargo tanks are
made from aluminum, nickel steel?

A) Refrigerated.

Q115) Compressor room is maintained at ----- air pressure?

A) Negative.

Q116) A Centrifugal pump sets the liquid into motion by means of the
----- and ---- force?

A116) Kinetic and Centrifugal.

Q117) Vapor produced above a cargo liquid surface due to evaporation

caused by heat ingress known as?

A117) Boil off.

Q118).A liquid which has an absolute vapor pressure exceeding 2.8

Kg/cm2 at 37.8 degree Celsius and certain other substance specified in
the codes is known as?

A) Petroleum Gas.

Q119) Relief valves used on board is ----- operated?

A) Pilot operated.

Q120) Type 3G ships are only permitted to carry ---- & ------ cargo?

A) Nitrogen & Refrigerated.

Q121).The purpose of cooling down cargo tank and piping prior to

loading is to prevent under?

A) Thermal stresses.

Q122).A spark of sufficient temperature and energy to ignite flammable

gas is called?
A) Incentive Spark.

Q123).Which code will you refer to for the requirements on LNG

containment system?

A) IGC CODE.

Q124).The pressure that occurs above a vacuum is called as -----

pressure?

A) Absolute.

Q125).Which of the following machinery is used for the initial

pressurization of insulation spacers?

A) Nitrogen generator.

Q126) On board an LNG carrier, during loading operations what will

happen when a tank cargo level hits 99% by volume capacity?

A) Very high level alarm initiated and ESDS is activated.

Q127) Your vessel has completed loading and is ready for gauging, what
should you ensure?

A) All cargo systems on the ship should be closed and the shore
connections isolated or disconnected.

Q128).What will happen if cold LNG Boil off gas is vented through the
mast riser?

A) Big white plume will be produced.

Q129) On Board a membrane class LNG tanker, during purging cargo

tanks with LNG when should the vaporizer be shut down?

A) After it has warmed to the ambient temperature.

Q130).Why is inert gas preferred over nitrogen for inerting cargo tanks?
A) Nitrogen is more expensive and Quantity required is large.

Q131) Onboard an LNG carrier what is the maximum allowable filling

limit as per the IMO/IGC regulation?

A) 98%

Q132) No of hydrogen is?

A) 2.

Q133).What is the lower flammability limit of Butane in % volume

hydrocarbon of Propane in air?

A) 2.2%

Q134) Deep well pump shaft bearing are cooled and lubricated by which
liquid?

A) Cargo being pumped.

Q135).Fixed gas detection system alarms should be activated when the

vapor concentration reaches?

A) 30%

Q136) Methane boiling point at atmospheric pressure is?

A) -259 Degree Fahrenheit/-162 Degree Celsius.

Q137).The boiling temperature of water is?

A) + 100 Degree Celsius/212 Degree Fahrenheit.

Q138) the state of gas at the temperature ------ its critical point is called
vapor?

A) Below.

Q139) Zero gas which is a calibration gas is made of pure?

A) Nitrogen.

Q140) after discharging the liquid from the cargo tank a small quantity
will be remaining and it will be difficult to pump it out this small quantity
of liquid is called as?
A) Heel.

Q141) what is the designed boil off rate for a typical membrane type
LNG carrier?

A) 0.15% of full cargo tank capacity/Day.

Q142) what is the process of transfer of thermal energy from a hot body
to another at a lower temperature called?

A) Heat transfer.

Q143) which of the following statements is true for an ideal gas

according to GAY LUSSACS LAW if pressure=p, Volume=V,
Temperature=T (is constant)?

A) P=constant x t.

Q144) what is done with Normal Boil off vapor?

A) It is removed to maintain the cargo temperature and pressure.

Q145) Exposure controls / personal protection in MSDS will not include?

A) Appropriate Handling controls.

Q146).If icing is not very effective the next method to be followed is----
around the injured areas?

A) Compressing.

Q147) Accidental release measures in MSDS will not include?

A) Instructions for informing immediate authorities on accidental

release.
Q148) On board an LNG carrier what provisions are made for separation
between the deck and electric motors room?

A) Airlocks.

Q149) As per IGC code the design loads for a particular cargo
containment system which calculation is a requirement?

A) Sloshing Load.

Q150) the carriage of LNG cargo requires a certificate for trading called
as?

A) International Certificate of fitness for the carriage of liquefied gases in

bulk.

Q151) what is required to enable BOG to be burned in the event of a re

liquefaction plant shut down in an LNG carrier?

A) Gas Combustion Unit (GCU).

Q152) what is the gas group classification of an LNG carrier based on the
gas that is likely to be present in the hazardous spaces on board?

A) GROUP II A.

Q153) what is the use of thermocouples fitted at the surface of the inner
hull?

A) To monitor the inner steel temperature.

Q154) which of the following will not cause an activation of the ESDS?

A) Differential pressure between primary and secondary insulation

space-too low.

Q155) what is the type of gas detection system fitted for spaces with
air?

A) Spot Metering type fixed inside the individual insulation spaces.

Q156) when the nitrogen generator remains in the “Purge mode” it
means that the Nitrogen produced is?

A) Vented continuously to atmosphere.

Q157) On board an LNG tanker while vaporizing during cargo discharge

using the main vaporizer what is the approximate desired outlet
temperature of LNG vapor?

A) -150 degree Celsius.

Q158) Advantages of Re liquefaction plant on LNG tank ships will not

include?

A) Lower SOX and NOX emissions.

Q159) what should the ship be provided with to enable an LNG tanker to
change LNG liquid to LNG Vapors?

A) Vaporizer.

Q160) what happens when in an air dryer, plant, the seawater flow into
refrigerant condenser is insufficient?

A) Air not cooled enough at refrigerant condenser output.

Q161).In an air dryer plant which of the following is not one of its uses?

A) Supply air to ventilate the accommodation.

Q162) ---- gas pressurizes the liquid out of the soda acid type water
extinguisher through the dip tube?

A) Carbon di oxide.

Q163) when the smoke detectors are activated?

A) When the density of smoke or tiny particles created by the fire are
high.
Q164) what is the typical dew point of dry air used for aerating?

A) -55 degree Celsius to -65 degree Celsius.

Q165) what is the main reason for a membrane class LNG tankers to
retain a small quantity of cargo (Heel) during ballast passage?

A) For cold maintenance of the cargo tanks.

Q166) what is the main danger when discharging a damaged cargo tank
in a normal way?

A) Collapse of the primary membrane due to high differential pressure.

Q167) what is not a sign of an LNG gas vapor leak into insulation spaces?

A) Icing of sea water outside hull when the ship is at anchor.

Q168) how we can deal with a minor cargo spill (leak) from valve flanges
or glands?

A) By bandaging the leak area with cotton rags and spraying it with fresh
water.

Q169) what is the definition for the term minor failure of membrane?

A) Minor fatigue crack passing liquid into the insulation space and
become gaseous.

Q170) during a cargo handling operation which of the following

precautions need not be observed to deal with the spillage?

A) Ship cordoned off with LNG containment boom.

Q171) what is the protection available for the auxiliary cargo pump
against frequent start and stop action?

A) Only number of starts available.

Q171) On board a membrane class LNG tanker during purging cargo
tanks with LNG tanker, during purging cargo tanks with LNG what is the
target value for completion of purging or gassing up operation?

A) Methane content > 80% by volume.

Q172) which insulation space should be evacuated first to prevent

possibility of membrane failure?

A) Secondary spaces first thereafter primary spaces.

Q173) Onboard an LNG tanker during gas burning what is an option

available if LD compressor is out of service during gas burning?

A) Gas burning can be continue via “Free Flow”

Q174) On board an LNG carrier what is the objective of purging or

gassing up with LNG vapor prior to cool down?

A) To remove any gases such as carbon di oxide that may freeze.

Q175) On board an LNG carrier, during gas burning, what is the typical
temperature range at the heater outlet to the boilers?

A) +200 C to +300 C

Q176).Both stationery and hand base equipment should have an

extension that is at least?

A) 10 meters.

Q177).What is the priority order of a company’s on board policies and

procedures?
A) Safety of the crew safe operation of the vessel Protection of the
environment.

Q178).What does the pressurizing of insulation spaces with nitrogen and

maintaining a slightly higher pressure with the atmospheric pressure
prevent?
A) Formation of the explosive mixture ingress of moisture and all
explosive mixture inside the insulation spaces.

Q179).What is the consequence of ice formation in a cargo tank?

A) Possible damage to the cargo pump during discharging.

Q180).A gas has to be cooled down below its critical temperature to be

liquefied?

A) True.

Q181).During the dilution method of gas replacement, where does the

concentration of existing gas drop faster?

A) Tank inlet.

Q182). During heat transfer from one body to another what transfer
takes place?

A) Energy.

Q183).What is the IGC code definition for a liquefied gas?

A) Product having a saturated vapor pressure of 2.8 bar absolute at

37.8 0C /100 0F.

Q184).Why is LNG liquefied for sea transportation?

A) It makes more economical to transport.

Q185).Which statement is correct for an ideal gases according to Charles

law if pressure=Volume=Temperature=T (is constant)

A) V= constant X T

Q186) Find the correct statement in monitoring a typical HSE

performance indicator?

A).Both the LICF (Logging industry compensation fund) and TRCF (Total
recordable case frequency)
Q187).What are typical set point values for the insulation spaces
pressure relief valves?

A) + 10 mbar above atmospheric pressure.

Q188).Why should we maintain a low cargo tank pressure during the

inerting operation?

A) To reduce mixing of inert gas and air during displacement.

Q189) What is the limitation of a combustible gas detector of catalytic

combustion type?

A) It cannot be used for measurement in nitrogen.

Q190) Which machinery is used for the initial pressurization of insulation

spaces?

A) Nitrogen generator.

Q191) How many portable multi gas detector should be carried on

board?

A) At least two sets with methane gas detection capability.

Q192) What I the type of gas detection system fitted to monitor gas
content of the insulation space?

A) Infra-red type /Sequential measurement.

Q193) What is the melting point temperature of the ESDS automatic

fusible element normally fitted on board?

A) Between 980C to 1040C.

Q194) Ships ESDS cannot be connected to the shore ESDS via ----?

A) Bluetooth link.
Q195) In ships ESDS an automatic electrical system which energize ESDS
due to temperature change of the sensor fitted at each tank dome and
both manifold platform is known as?

A) Automatic Fusible elements.

Q196) RICE stands for?

A) Rest ice compression and elevation.

Q197) Dangerous gases emitted from a sewage tank correctly?

A) Methane and hydrogen sulphide.

Q198) Chemical combination of flammable substance with oxygen is

called?

A) Combustion.

Q199) In an LNG carrier mixture of methane and air are avoided at all
time what is the reason?

A) Risk of fire and explosion.

Q200) Which cargo operations are to be recorded in cargo record book?

A) All cargo operations.

Q201) When cargo carried as liquid in cargo tanks and not shipped in
drums containers or packages what are they called as?

A) Bulk cargo.

Q202) Gas ship accommodation and machinery spaces are?

A) Gas safe.

Q203) Firefighting technique with a pool fire is to sweep?

A) Side to Side, Front to back.

Q204) All account accommodation ventilation system should be stopped
or operated on closed cycle if there is possibility of cargo vapor being
drawn into the accommodation?

A) True.

Q205) The location of electrical equipment is often classified by zones

what does zone 1 mean?

A) Flammable material is present an explosion mixture can form in

normal operation.

Q206) Which of these would you not normally use the reliquefaction
plant for?

A) To transfer the cargo to another ship.

Q207) What is the usual method of cargo tank pressure control used on
LNG carriers?

A) Burning the boil off in the ships boilers.

Q208) If someone was injured by a spillage of liquefied gas where would

you look initially for information on how to treat the injury?

A) ICS cargo data sheet.

Q208) If you wish to enter or leave a space that has an airlock what does
it mean if the warning light outside the airlock is lit?
A) The airlocks other door is open and you must not try to enter until
the light goes out.

Q209) In which type of cargo tank would you find a bimetallic joint?

A) KVAERNER MOSS TYPE B

Q210) The frequency of pressure testing ashore of breathing apparatus

set should at least every?
A) 5 Years.

Q211) What is the guiding rule for limiting pressure surge on loading or
discharging?

A) Stop the cargo pump, first closeESD valve nearest to the pump finally
close the other ESD valve.

Q212) Why is it necessary to cool down cargo tanks Refrigerated ships

during back loading?

A) To avoid excessive tank pressure.

Q213) All liquefied gases produces vapors which have a relative vapor
density greater than that of?
A) METHANE.

Q214) The concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air below which there

is insufficient hydrocarbon is called?

A) Lower Flammable limits.

Q215) What is provided in a low duty gas compressor to prevent

lubricating oil mist from entering the compressed air vapors?

A) The Seal gas system.

Q216) Identify the solution used in the container for a soda acid type
water extinguisher?

A) Sodium Bicarbonate.

Q217) The most like place for the spontaneous combustion to take
place?

A) The oily rags bin.

Q218) Which part of an arrangement in fiber optical system to

accommodate fail safe ESDS system?
A) The optical cables are protected by double layer of insulation.

Q219) Up to what temperature is methane vapor heavier than air?

A) -1100C.

Q220) A water repellant such as ----- is added in order to avoid humidity

in the powder?

A) Silicon.

Q221) In case of heating the mercury column containing the test liquid
the level of the mercury will?

A) Increase.

Q222) Why LNG is liquefied for sea transportation?

A) It makes it more economical to transport.

Q223) What is the critical parameter to be observed for the supply of air
to cargo tanks for aerating operation?

A) Dew point of dry air supply.

Q224) What type of ship are most suitable for the shipment of smaller
size cargo LPG and chemical gas on short sea and near sea routes ?

A) Semi pressurized/full refrigerated ships.

Q225) What are the inhibitors that are highly toxic and consequently
great care must be taken in handling inhibitors and inhibitors cargoes?

A) Hydrocuanance & Tertiary butyl alcohol.

Q226) In Manometer method to measure vapor pressure at any

temperature liquid is?

A) Cooled.

Q227) Flashpoint is measured by which method?

A) Flashpoint (usually by closed cup method) vapor pressure (usually
Reid vapor) pressure for oil cargoes saturated vapor pressure at 20
degrees for chemicals boiling temperature at atmospheric pressure.

Q228) An overdose of toxic petroleum vapor effect your sense of smell

by?

A) Taking it away completely.

Q229) What is the main danger to be guarded against when discharging

using a cargo heater with sea water the heating medium?

A) Overheating of gas side of the heater.

Q230) The flammable range of different LNG may be?

A 230).Always different.

Q231) The gas code requires gas carriers to have fixed gas detection
system with ---- alarm?

A) Audible and Visual alarm.

Q232) What is the critical temperature of propane?

A) 96.80C

Q233) An inhibitor is a substance used to prevent /retard cargo

deterioration or?

A) Potential hazardous reaction.

Q234) One of the following is not an alarm on an inert gas plant which
one ?
A) Low Oxygen alarm.

Q235) If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive suction head

becomes air bound your first response should be of to?

A) Vent the casing.

Q236) The space enclosed by the ships structure in which a cargo
container system is situated called?

A) Hold Space.

Q237) Which safety device is fitted on the deck inert gas line to monitor
the supply condition of the inert gas?

A) The inert gas low pressure alarm.

Q238) Which of the following is the ultimate source of energy?

A) Solar.

Q239) Why strainers are commonly installed in the cargo piping system?

A) To protect the cargo handling plant, to protect equipment from

damage by foreign objects.

Q240) For what reason cargo sampling is necessary in gas tankers?

A) To establish safe conditions prior to cargo transfer to establish that

the cargo is within commercially agreed specifications at various pumps.

Q241) On tank vessels which of these valve types is most commonly

used in conjunction with hydraulically actuated controls?

A) Butterfly valves.

Q242) What is the critical temperature of methane in degree Celsius?

A) -82.50C.

Q243) On tank vessels equipped with the power operated cargo tank
valves, the type of power operator most commonly used is?

A) Hydraulic.

Q244) The valve best suited for throttling gas or liquid flow in a pipeline
is the?
A) Globe valve.

Q245) What is the boiling point at atmospheric pressure of ammonia?

A) -33.40C.

Q246) Ammonia forms explosive compounds with?

A) Mercury, Chlorine, Iodine, Bromine, Calcium, Silver Oxide, and silver

hydrochloride.

Q247) A bigger spell of LNG will be visible as a ---- which is condensed

water vapor from the atmosphere?

A) White cloud.

Q248) Mole of hydrogen is ?

A) 2.

Q249) The heat used in the process of evaporation is called?

A) Latent heat.

Q250) The unit of measurement of amount of gasis?

A) Mole

Q251) What is the ideal location for a cargo tank from the shell plating in
any gas tanker type?

A) Less than 760 mm from the shell plating.

Q252) When the seller and buyer agree to free on board (FOB) what
does the buyer pay?

A) Buyer pays freight insurance unloading costs and transportation.

Q253) In the cargo tank of a Moss type LNG cargo tank where the
pumps, Pipework are and cabling secured?
A) Tubular tower inside the cargo tank.

Q254) The purpose of remotely controlled measuring of tank level are to

measure?

A) Height of liquid in the tank.

Q255) What are the symptoms of asphyxiate when LNG and LPG carried
as cargo?

A) Increased rate of and depth of respiration and loss of consciousness,

blueness of the skin (CYANOSIS), Sertorius breathing with a snoring
sound.

Q256) Inert gas how is sea water supplied to the deck seal?

A) Through the deck seal pump fitted in the engine room.

Q257) How much cleaner is natural gas to burn?

A) Reducing carbon di oxide emissions by 20% to 30%.

Q258) What is the condition of the Inert gas as it is produced by the

boilers or Inert gas generators?

A) Hot and containing Soot particles.

Q259) While commencement of loading cargo direct high pressure

loading is advisable?
A) False.

Q260) How is cooling and cleaning water supplied to the Inert gas
scrubber tower?

A) By the Scrubber Sea water pump.

Q261) This liquefied gas is normally carried in its fully refrigerated

condition at its atmospheric boiling point of?

A) -1040C is Ethylene.
Q262) Which of these would you consider essential equipment to carry
when working on the deck of ship carrying ammonia?

A) Gas mask.

Q263) Why should all cargo tanks be connected to a common vapor

header?

A) To create a Buffer.

Q264) Where do the cargo manifold relief lines, the cargo machinery
space relief lines and cargo tanks relief lines lead to?

A) They will lead to mast riser.

Q265) Auxiliary (Emergency) cargo pump is used in a tank if its main

cago pumps and the stripping /spray pump fail it is then used to transfer
LNG from the tank to?

A) Not another ship (Ship to Ship transfer)

Q266) Inboard an LNG tanker at tanker with no 96 containment system

what will happen if a minor membrane leak (crack) occurs above the
cargo level?

A) Direct vapor flow rate into the insulation space via the crack changes
with cargo tank’s pressure.

Q267) Onboard an LNG carrier at sea what will be the status of the DCS
cargo console?

A) It is used for monitor cargo tank condition continuously.

Q268) The stationery powder post should have a minimal capacity of?

A) 2.5Kg/second.

Q269) Each main cargo pump electric motor is protected from certain
failure is an option in an exception under?
A) Currenting load operation.

Q270) Onboard an LNG carrier at sea what will be the status of the DCS
cargo console?

A) It is used for monitor cargo tank condition continuously.

Q271) How many suitable and operational portable gas detection

equipment shall be available on board?

A) At least two sets with Methane gas detection capability.

Q272) Normally which officer’s on board has the highest rights or

security level for the DCS?

A) CHIEF ENGINEER.

Q273) Under the pneumatic link system what will be happen when the
ship has moved away from the jetty exceed its safe working limits
(distances)?

A) Hose break, air pressure, Drop, ESDS alarm sounded and ESDS
activated.

Q274) What is the purpose of having a level gauging system?

A) To get accurate tank levels for custody transfer and topping off.

Q275) What is the melting point temperature of ESDS automatic fusible

element normally fitted on board?

A) Between 980C to 1040C.

Q276) Identify the two types of cargo tanks relief valves fitted on each
cargo tank pressure?

A) Vacuum relief valves.

Q277) What is an LNG carrier provided with to heat up LNG vapor

delivered from compressors or vaporizers?
A) Steam heated gas heaters.

Q278) Why should all cargo tanks to be connected to a common vapor

header?

A) To create a buffer.

Q279) On board an LNG tanker what is the option available when gas
burning operation is not possible to control the cargo tanks pressure on
board an LNG tanker?

A) Heat the boil off gas (BOG) and vent to atmosphere via common mast
riser.

Q280) What is the oxygen target value for completion of cargo tank
aeration operation?

A) 21% by volume.

Q281) Relief valves are used on LNG carrier liquid header Identify the
correct combination of set pressure (lifting pressure) and “Reseating
pressure” for these values ---- and ----?

A) 10 bar/145psi and 9 bar/131 psi.

Q282) What is the use of a “Distributed control System” (DCS) on board

an LNG carrier?

A) To monitor and control main propulsion and cargo operation.

Q283) When a float gauge is not in use where should the float be the?

A) The float should be retrieved and housed.

Q284) The nitrogen produced on board is normally stored in a pressure

tank (Buffer tank) identify the cargo operation where the buffer tank
pressure is very critical?

A) Cooling down operation.

Q285) Which chapter of the IGC code refers to the summary of
minimum equipment for an LNG carrier?

A) CHAPTER 19.

Q286) Based on the principles of segregation what would you classify

cargo containment system as?

A) Gas dangerous space.

Q287) LNG vapors explode when it is mixed with air within the
flammable range?
A) 5-15% gas volume.

Q288) How should steam pipes be protected in machinery spaces?

A) Should be lagged.

Q289) Which can lead to a major leak of insulation spaces?

A) Due to significant fatigue cracks on welds of cargo tank membrane.

Q290) If insulation damage occurs how does filling the ballast tanks with
sea water help in maintaining the hull steel temperature?

A) Through better heat transfer as sea water conducts heat better than
air.

Q291) If the concentration of the fuel is greater than 15% LNG vapors
cannot burn because of inadequate?
A) Oxygen.

Q292) ----- of a liquid is defined as the lowest temperature that is

required by the liquid that can produce sufficient vapor to form a
flammable mixture in air?

A) FLASH POINT.

Q293) What must be eliminated to prevent accidents?

A) Unsafe actions.

Q294) ---- is a chemical combination of flammable substance with

oxygen?

A) COBUSTION.

Q295) The LNG liquid is always stored in insulated tanks on board to a

ship at a -----?

A) Extremely low temperature.

Q296) The system must have the capacity to cover the indicate area
with at least ---- on horizontal surfaces and ---- on vertical surface?

A) 10 Liters/m2/minute and 4 liters/m2/minute.

Q297) What is the least a person should do before entering machinery

space?

A) Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Q298) If an LNG sale document was marked as (CIF) cost insurance

freight after discharge who would be the owner of the heel retained on
board?

A) The Buyer owns all the cargo including heel less normal boil off.

Q299) Identify the correct name for a gas or mixture of gases containing
insufficient oxygen to initiate and support combustion where oxygen
content is not greater than?
A) 5% by volume inert gas.

Q300) What is the typical content of carbon dioxide in inert gas provided
by an inert gas generator?

A) 15%
Q301) What happens when heat is transferred to the liquid cargo(LNG)
during cargo operation or during a voyage?

A) It generates boil off from the cargo.

Q302) In the LNG Re liquefaction plant identify the factor with which the
boil off gas compressor capacity is adjusted automatically LNG?

A) Boil off rate (BOR).

Q303) What are the international bodies that provide regulatory

standards for electrical equipment?

A) IEC (International Electro technical commission)

CENELEC (Committee European Normalization Electro technical)

Q304) The grade of steel used for inner hull construction is designed so
to withstand?
A) The minimum temperature due to LNG contact.

Q305) Which is not a typical counter measure carried out after a major
membrane leak or failure?

A) Stop gas burning in boilers.

Q306) Which of these is not possibility if by accident the insulation

spaces are over pressurized?

A) Tripping of cargo pumps.

Q307) What is the maximum interval of time between sampling and

analyzing for each sampling head location sequentially?

A) Not exceeding 30 minutes interval.

Q308) What is the type of gas detection system fitted for space with air?

A) Catalytic Combustion type.

Q309) A centrifugal pump should always be started against a closed
partially open discharge valve what is the reason for this?

A) To minimize the pump motor load.

Q310) If the containment pressure of LPG increases the boiling point

will?

A) Increase.

Q311) You are discharging a cargo of propane and the cargo tank
pressures are falling quickly what would you do to maintain a steady
tank pressure?

A) Request that vapor is supplied from the shore.

Q312) Pressure gauges on gas tankers are marked in absolute pressure

or gauge pressure what is the unit for absolute pressure?

A) Kpa.

Q313) What is the main danger to be guarded against when discharging

using a cargo heater with sea water as the heating medium?

A) Freezing of the water side of the heater.

Q314) What is meant when a liquid gas cargo is described as flammable?

A) The vapor from the cargo will burn when mixed with air and ignited?

Q315) Which of these cargoes would not need total segregation when
carried in separate tanks on the same ship?

A) Propane and Butane.

Q316) Operational which of these would you not use on a gas pol fire?

A) Water.
Q317) A ---- management system complying with the ISM code must be
in place on all gas carriers of 500 GT and upward?

A) Safety.

Q318) Why is Glycol added to the cooling water system of Re

liquefaction plant?

A) To stop the water freezing.

Q319) You are gas freeing a tank from LNG using a combustion type
inert gas generator ,After blowing through with air for which of these
would you need to test?

A) Hydrogen Sulphide.

Q320) A cargo tank has been gas freed from LNG and you wish to
inspect it from where would you take samples to test for hydrocarbons?

A) The top, bottom, and levels in between.

Q321) One of the parameters to be considered in tank designed for

refrigerated gas cargoes is ---- stress?

A) Thermal.

Q322) What type of cargo would you normally carry in a ship fitted with
independent type B tanks?

A) LNG

Q323) Colorless and odorless gases are stanched to assist in their ?

A) Detection.

Q324) There are various IMO gas carrier codes what determines which
code the ship must comply with?

A) The year of construction.

Q325) Where would you look to find the properties and hazards of a gas
carried on your ship?

A) ICS cargo data sheet.

Q326) How would you identify “roll-over” in a full or part full cargo
tank?

A) Rapid rise in pressure.

Q327) Which of these is the correct sequence of operations prior to

loading?

A) Liquid freeing, Warming, Purging, Rinsing with fresh water, Aerating,

Drying, Gassing up and cooling down.

Q328) How would you determine if a pump is working correctly i.e.

pumping at the correct rate?

A) Check the motor amperage load on the switchboard.

Q329) You have finished discharging a cargo of Butane and wish to clear
lines to shore of liquid How would you do this?

A) Pressurize the lines with hot gas from the re liquefaction plant?

Q330) Which one of these gases would not require a stanching agent
adding?
A0 Ammonia.

Q331) What is the lower flammability limit of butane in % volume of

hydrocarbon of propane in air?

A) 2.2

Q332) What is provided in low duty gas compressor to prevent

lubricating oil mist from entering the compressed LNG vapor?

A) The Seal gas system.

Q333) A water repellant such as ---- is added in order to avoid humidity
in the powder?

A) Silicon.

Q334) What does term boil off means?

A) Natural vaporization of cargo in the cargo tank.

Q335) Which is the typical gas used for low duty gas compressor?

A) Nitrogen.

Q336) What is the guiding rule for limiting the pressure surge on
loading/discharging?

A) Stop cargo pump, first close emergency valve near pump, finally close
other emergency shut down valve.

Q337) How does bringing down the dew point of cargo tank atmosphere
help?

A) Prevents ice formation in the valves and pumps.

Q338) For the GT NO 96 containment system what is the recommended

insulation space warming up operation completion temperature?

A) Above -50C at all points.

Q339) What type of alarm can be expected during an air dryer plant
starting up as initially air is drawn across the cooling coil and through
the dryer tank?

A) High Humidity alarm

Q340) The pressure that occurs above one atmosphere is called as?

A) Gauge

Q341) Why is the MOSS LNG cargo tank fitted with external insulation ?
A) To reduce boil off.

Q342) Based on the principle of segregation what would you classify

electric motor room?

A) Gas Safe Zone

Q343) The process of taking water from the tanks bottom level and
evaporating it in a vaporizing unit is called?

A) Flash evaporation.

Q344) In the MOSS type LNG cargo tank what is filled in the annular
space to avoid fire risk?

A) Inert gas.

Q345) The temperature of a gas or a vapor decrease when it is?

A) Expanded.

Q346) The temperature at which the liquid starts boiling is called?

A) Boiling temperature.

Q347) What is burnt in LNG ships dual fuel boilers with steam turbine
propulsion?

A) Boil off Gas and heavy fuel oil.

Q348) What is the traditional propulsion system used on board an LNG

carrier?

A) Steam turbines.

Q349) ------ is the process of changing the mixture in the tank because of
the operation of the volatile constituent at first?

A) Weathering.
Q350) If an LNG sale document is marked as Ex ship( DES) how does it
affect the risk transfer from the seller to the buyer?

A) Risk transfer does not occur until the ship arrives in port but happens
before cargo is unloaded.

Q351) What is the material of construction of the spherical MOSS type

cargo tank?

A) 35 to 180 mm thick, 9% Nickel steel.

Q352) The heat used in the process of evaporation is called?

A) Latent heat.

Q353) Statement on ethylene oxide cargoes find one that is correct in

differentiating the ethylene carrier from the LNG vessels?

A) Ethylene oxide boiling point at atmospheric pressure is low.

Q354) If an LNG sale document is marked as free on board (FOB) how it

affects the risk transfer from the seller to the buyer?

A) The passing of risk occurs when the goods pass the ship rail at the
load port.

Q355) What are the two types of insulation system used on the MOSS
tank?

A) Flat panel insulation and spiral generation system.

Q356) The location of electrical equipment is often classified by zones

what does zone 1 mean?

A) Flammable material is present an explosive mixture can form in

normal operation.

Q357) Vessel enclosed space that are not to be treated as such?

A) Crew accommodation.
Q358) Pick the IEC symbol for explosion proof electrical protection?

A) Ex d

Q359) When treating chemical burns how long should you run under
cool running water?

A) 20 Minutes.

Q360) What instrument is used to measure dew point of cargo during

cargo operation?

A) Hygrometer.

Q361) On board a membrane class LNG tanker, during purging cargo

tanks with LNG, what is typical number of volume changes required for
complete purging?

A) >1.5 times.

Q362) At which zone the electrical equipment classified as intrinsically

safe with a tag exit can be used safely?

A) In zone 1 and zone 2.

Q363) What Happens to the air leaving drying tower if the activated
Alumina inside cylindrical element inside cylindrical tank is old ( in
efficient)?

A) It will not be at required dew point.

Q364) When Emergency shut down system (ESDS) is activated either

automatically or manually the following equipment is shut down on the
ship except?

A) Deck air conditioning unit.

Q365) On an LNG tanker during discharging what is the alternative
method to maintain cargo tank pressure if there is no gas return from
the shore?

A) Using main vaporizer to produce gas vapor.

Q366) Steps taken to reduce the amount of cargo residues and during
final discharge and before starting the warming up operation include the
following .Find one step that is an incorrect assumption?
A) Increase cargo tank and insulation space pressure.

Q367) Which among the following is not the possible cause when air
leaving an air dryer plants drying tower is still not at required point and
high humidity alarm raised?

A) Air intake to the plant low.

Q368) During inerting operation using nitrogen why is it significant to

maintain gas heater outlet temperature control at -20 0C?

A) To ensure nitrogen supply to the tank is heavier than the air in the
tank.

Q369).What is the critical parameter to be observed for the supply of

dry air to cargo tanks for aerating operations?

A) Dew point of dry air supplied.

Q370).What test is carried out for insulation integrity after leaving the
loading port to ensure that all stripping spray pumps will be operational
at the discharge port?

A) Meggar test.

Q371) On board an LNG carrier during loading operation what will

happen when a tank cargo level hits 98.6% by volume capacity?

A) High level alarm will sound and fitting valve close automatically.
Q372) On board an LNG tanker during gas burning what is the option
available if the volume of boil off is too great for the boilers to handle?

A) Vent excessive boil off from all cargo tanks using the common riser.

Q373).As per chapter 11 of IGC code (Fire protection and Fire extinction)
which of the following is a requirement for an LNG carrier?

A) Fireman’s Outfit

Q374).In the cargo tank of a MOSS type LNG cargo tank where are
pumps, pipework, and cabling secured?

A) Tubular tower inside the cargo tank.

Q375).The vapor which is caught in the space over the incoming liquid
during loading and compressed air is sent to the shore tank?

A) Shore tank.

Q376).Why is the MOSS LNG cargo tank fitted with external insulation?

A) To reduce boil off.

Q377).Based on the principle of segregation what would you classify the

deck of an LNG carrier?

A) Gas dangerous zone

Q378).What is the material of construction of the secondary membrane

of technigaz (mark III) membrane type cargo tank?

A) 0.7mm aluminum foil and two layers of glass cloth.

Q379) Onboard an LNG tanker while vaporizing during cargo discharge

using the main vaporizer what is the approximate desired outlet
temperature of LNG vapor?
A) -1500 C/2380F.
Q380) Onboard an LNG tanker where is the gas burning authorization
switch located?

A) Cargo control room and wheel house.

Q381).Which of the following instrument is used to monitor insulation

space during evacuating process?

A) Mercury Manometer.

Q382) On board a membrane class LNG tanker during drying operation

what will happen if the cargo tank pressure is below or equal to 5 mbar
gauge then the primary insulation space pressure?

A) HD (head) and LD(LAY down) will automatically stop.

Q383) During the inerting operation prior aerating why is the inert gas
(IG) fed via the loading line tank bottom and exhausted through the tank
top?

A) The heavier IG is led to the bottom to displace the lighter methane

mixture.

Q384) Why level gauges fitted on board LNG carrier are of the closed
type?

A) It restricts the release of liquid or vapor to atmosphere when in use.

Q385).What is the desired condition of cargo tanks atmosphere at the

end of inerting operation?

A) Dew point<-40oC and oxygen 2.5%.

Q386).What is the medium used for the initial pressurization of

insulation spaces?

A) Nitrogen
Q387).What is the type of gas detection system fitted for the spaces
with air?
A) Catalytic Combustion type.

Q388) What is fitted at the outlet of main and forcing steam vaporizer to
ensure a stable output and avoid accumulation of non-vaporized liquid?

A) Are vaporizer.

Q389).What happens when heat is transferred to the liquid cargo (LNG)

during cargo operation or during a voyage?

A) It generates boil off from the cargo.

Q390) A radar tank gauge is stamped Eexia 11CT4 what is the maximum
surface temperature allowed?

A) 1350C.

Q391).When a new vessel inducted into operations what will require

close monitoring?

A) Compatibility issues loading and unloading procedures.

Q392).A wide variety of mechanical motions and actions may present

hazards to the worker. The basic types of hazardous mechanical motions
are not?

A) Reciprocating motion.

Q393).Which gas would build up in the battery room when the battery is
being charged?

A) Hydrogen gas.

Q394).Why is the maximum surface temperature identified for electrical

equipment used in hazardous areas on board LNG carriers?
A) Equipment should operate within these limits to prevent the
formation of a hot surface.

Q395).Under the pneumatic link system what will happen when the ship
mode of the jetty exceeds its safe working limits (Distances)?

A) Hose break, air pressure drops, ESDS –alarm sounded and ESD
activated.

Q396).Beside carbon di oxide which other gas can be used as the

propellant gas in dry powder system?

A) Nitrogen.

Q397).The following are the communication connection integrated in

ESDS fiber optic system except?
A) 1 connection satellite phone.

Q398) Statement on heat detectors one that is correct?

A) Fixed heat detectors are used in the accommodation and machinery
space depending on the temperature settings.

Q399) what is the minimum requirement for carbon di oxide gas to be

released to fight afire in the engine room?

A) 85% of carbon di oxide to be discharged within 2 minutes.

Q400) Helmlich maneuver is used for?

A) Choking.

Q 401) In the event of major LNG spill which of the action is to be taken?

A 401) a) Close all accommodation doors and ventilation fans.

b) Start the water spray pump

c) Stop cargo operation.

Q 402) How does bringing down the dew point of cargo tanks
atmosphere help?

A 402) Prevents ice formation in the valves and pumps.

Q403) each main cargo pump electric motor is protected from the
certain faults?

A 403) under current (no load operation), Delayed start, Thermal

overload (overcurrent).

Q 404) after heating of cargo tanks and prior to aerating the atmosphere
in the cargo tanks is replaced with inert, why is the procedure required?

A 404) to retain the heat and maintain the tank temperature.

Q 405) Inboard an LNG tanker which pump is normally used to supply

LNG to vaporizer during forced boil off operation?

A 405) Spray Pump.

Q 406) Onboard a membrane class LNG tanker during purging cargo

tanks with LNG where is the sampling point for taking the gas reading?

A 406) at cargo tanks loading line sample cock.

Q 407) you are using the displacement method for inerting cargo tanks If
mixing occurs what will happen to the quantity of Inert gas required?

A 407) 3 to 5 times more Inert gas is required.

Q408) During Inerting operation using nitrogen why is it significant to

maintain gas heater outlet temperature control at +20 degree Celsius?

A 408) to ensure Nitrogen supply to the tank is heavier than the air in
the tank.
Q 409) the nitrogen produced on board is normally stored in a pressure
tank (buffer tank) Identify the cargo operation where the buffer is
critical?

A 409) Discharging operation.

Q 410) what happens to the air leaving drying tower of the activated
alumina inside cylindrical tank is old (inefficient)?

A 410) it will not be warm enough, It will not be at required dew point.

Q 411) Failure of one or both main cargo pumps in one tank requires the
use of auxiliary pump which gas is used to purge the tank when the
pump is covered into the pump well?

A 411) Nitrogen.

Q 412) Gas ship’s cargo compressor room, cargo tanks area ae?

A 412) Gas safe area.

Q 413) On board LNG tanker which pump is not required for gas
burning?

A 413) Vacuum Pump.

Q 414) what is provided on low duty gas compressor to prevent

lubricating oil mist from entering the compressed LNG vapor?

A 414) The Seal gas system.

Q 415) which of the following is not part of an arrangement in fiber

optical system to accommodate “Fail safe” ESDS system?

A 415) the optical cables are protected by double layer of insulation.

Q 416) Up to what temperature is Methane vapor heavier than air?

A 416) -110oC
Q 417) A water repellant such as ------- is added in order to avoid
humidity in the power?

A 417) Silicon.

Q 418) which is the typical seal gas system used for low duty gas
compressor?

A 418) Nitrogen.

Q 419) based on the principle of segregation what would you classify

cargo containment system as?

A 419) Gas Dangerous space.

Q 420) how many suitable and operational portable gas detection

equipment shall be available on board?

A 420) At least two sets with methane gas detection capability.

Q 421) On board an LNG tanker while vaporizing during cargo discharge

using the main vaporizer what is the approximate desired outlet
temperature of LNG vapors?

A 421) -150oC.

Q 422) which equipment is used for evacuating the insulation space?

A 422) Vacuum pumps.

Q 423) On board an LNG carrier what is the objective of purging and

gassing up with LNG vapor to cool down?

A 423) To remove any gasses such as carbon di oxide that may freeze.

Q 424) On board an LNG tanker during gas burning what is the typical
temperature range at the heater outlet to the boilers?

A 424) +20oC to +30oC.

Q 425) what is the effect of boil off on the constitution of LNG delivered
at the end of voyage?

A425) Lower percentage of Nitrogen and Methane than in the LNG

loaded.

Q 426) when the droplets of the liquid are taken over into the suction
unit of the compressor and are sucked into the compressor it is called
as?

A 426) Wet suction.

Q 427) In an LNG sales and purchase agreement who will be responsible

for transportation of the LNG by sea?

A 427) can be the buyer or seller as agreed.

Q 428) what will not increase the boil off on board an LNG carrier?

A 428) Raising of insulation space pressure.

Q 429) During a cargo ballast passage which method of retaining heel on

board produces less boil off ?

A 429) Adequate heel is retained in all tanks.

Q 430) Why is it necessary to purge all sections of the pipelines and all
cargo machinery units at the end of the inerting (prior aerating)
operation?

A 430) to avoid potentially hazardous methane pockets.

Q 431) why is the Boil off gas heated prior venting to atmosphere via the
common mast riser?

A 431) to avoid venting cold gas which can create big white plume.
Q 432) Relief valves are used on an LNG carrier liquid header, Identify
the correct combination of “set pressure” (lifting pressure) and
“Reseating pressure “for these valves?

A 432) 10 Bar and 9 Bar.

Q 433) What is the ship provided with to enable an LNG tankers to

manage the cargo vapors especially in terms of ensuring a desired flow
rate from the cargo tanks to engine room ( for gas burning via boil off
gas heater?

A 433) Low duty gas compressor.

Q 434) On board an LNG carrier at sea what will be the status of the
distributed control system (DCS)?

A434) It is used for monitor cargo tank condition continuously.

Q 435) Which of the following combination of level gauges is preferable

on gas carriers?

A 435) Capacitance and Radar tank gauges.

Q 436) Why is the maximum surface temperature identified for

electrical equipment used in hazardous areas on board LNG carriers?

A 436) Equipment should operate within these limits to prevent the

formation of the hot surfaces.

Q 437) Which of these is not a possibility if by accident the insulation

spaces is over pressurized?

A 437) Tripping of cargo pumps.

Q 438) After heating of cargo tanks and prior to gasification the

atmosphere in the cargo tanks is replaced with inert why this
procedures is required?
A 438) To avoid the possibility of an explosive or flammable LNG/AIR
mixture.

Q 439) What is the quantity of heat absorbed on vaporization at normal

boiling point?

A 439) Latent heat.

Q 440) The process of taking vapor from the tank top level and making
the liquid in the tank to boil with reduction in the temperature is called?

A 440) Batch vaporization.

Q 441) In order to avoid condensation in the engine the saturated steam

released by the boilers is heated again using the

A 441) Super heater.

Q 442) For the LNG no 96 containment system, why is the cargo tanks
secondary insulation spaces pressure maintained slightly higher than
primary spaces?

A 442) To avoid vapor transfer into secondary insulation spaces if

primary insulation spaces vapor leaks.

Q 443) If an LNG sale document is marked as Delivered Ex ships (DES)

after discharge who is the owner of the Heel retained on board?

A 443) Heel belong to the seller.

Q 444) During the inerting operation prior aerating operation why is the
inert gas fed via the loading line (tank bottom) and exhausted through
the gas dome(Tank top) ?

A444) The heavier IG is led to the bottom to displace the lighter

methane mixture.

Q 445) On board an LNG tanker where is the gas burning authorization

switch located?
A 445) Cargo control room and Wheel house.

Q 446) A typical membrane method Nitrogen Generators purge valve

will open and delivery valve will close automatically?

A 446) High oxygen content (>3% volume) High dew point (-55 oC).

Q 447) On board an LNG tanker for both main and forcing steam
vaporizers it is important to note the output capacity (the amount of
LNG liquid into LNG vapors) what does this capacity depend on?

A 447) Heat supplied to the vaporizer (Steam Supply).

Q 448) what happens when in an air dryer plant the sea water flow into
refrigerant condenser is sufficient?

A 448) Air not cooled enough at refrigerant condenser output.

Q 449) Water spray system areas protected by water spray from the
effects of ice leakages or liquid spill will not include?

A 449) Cargo pipelines from forward to aft.

Q 450) When operating a stripping spray pump what shall be monitored

and adjusted to ensure its most efficient operations as indicated on the
performance graph?

A 450) The pumps discharge pressure and pump motor amperes.

Q 451) In the event of various alarms being activated both in relation to

the cargo systems and the pumps themselves, what is the worst that can
happen to the main cargo pumps?

A 451) automatically stopped.

Q 452) By using emergency cargo pump fitted in affected tank

emergency cargo pump column by using emergency turbine driven
pump fitted in secondary insulation spaces well.
Q 453) which statement is true in accordance with chapter 15 of the IGC
code?

A 453) Cargo tanks should not be filled higher than 98% of the total
volume.

Q 454) which flammability diagram is used to observe change in cargo

tank atmosphere or an LNG carrier?

A 454) Methane, Oxygen and Nitrogen mixtures.

Q 455) who are the stakeholders represented by the society of

international gas tanker & terminal operators (SIGTTO)?

A 455) Liquefied gas shipping and terminals.

Q 456) Even though the tightness of primary barrier is checked before

the delivery of a new ship (including by global test) what is the typical
cause for minor leakage in primary spaces?

A 456) Due to rough ship handling.

Q 457) .Gas dangerous spaces in Zone 0 will include?

A 457) .A space separated from a hold space described as gas dangerous

spaces by a single gas tight steel boundary cargo tanks and cargo piping.

Q 458) .A gas bulb under the cap of the soda acid type water
extinguisher has a solution of?

A 459) .Dilute sulphuric acid.

Q 460) ----- operates by splitting air into its component gases by sending
compressed air above hollow fiber membrane?

A 460) .Air separation process.

Q 461) .What can deterioration or failure of cargo tank insulation

efficiency result in?
A 461) .Lower inner steel temperature and higher boil off from the cargo
tank.

Q 462) .What is provided to ensure that the low duty gas compressor
flow rate does not fall below the designed minimum?

A 462) .An automatic surge control system.

Q 463) .A typical membrane method nitrogen generators purge valve

will open and the delivery valve will close automatically when?

A 463) .High oxygen content (3% volume) High dew point -55oC .

Q 464).On an LNG tanker discharging why do we need to throttle the

cargo pump discharge valve during finishing cargo?

A 464).To prevent tripping of the pump on low current as the level on

each tank drops.

Q 465).On board an LNG tanker when and where the “controlled

venting” of boil off from the cargo tanks can be carried out?

A 465).Cargo tanks pressure is within control and ship away from

nearest coast by > 10 nautical miles.

Q 466).Warm LNG vapor is lighter than the inert gas which would be the
best option to supply the warm LNG vapor to the tank in order to
change the tank atmosphere by the displacement process?

A 466).Through loading line at tank bottom.

Q 467).On board a membrane class LNG tanker during ballast voyage

what is the danger if the cargo tank levels are kept above 10% tank
length?

A 467) Heavy sloshing may lead to tank damage.

Q 468).When an emergency occurs an organized response should be

initiated on board and may include?
A 468).The ships contingency plans, contingencies are rehearsed during
the shipboard drills, in company contingency plans ashore for
emergencies.?

Q 469).When an emergency occurs an organized response should be

initiated on board but may NOT include as per?

A 469).”What if “scenario are practiced during regular shipboard

exercises.

Q 470).On board a membrane type LNG carrier why does the primary
membrane have a tendency to collapse during discharge of cargo from
damaged cargo tanks?

A 471).Due to temperature variations.

Q 472).Gas ship’s cargo compressor room, cargo tank area are?

A 472).Gas safe area

Q 473).After stopping the cargo compressor, the glycol water system is

left running not to provide?

A 473).Crankcase heating, Remove cargo vapors.

Q 474).Incase of heating the mercury column containing the test liquid

the level of mercury will?

A 474).Increase.

Q 475).On board an LNG tanker which of these requirements is required

for gas burning?

A 475).Gas heater, LD Compressor, Steam dump on main condenser.

Q 476).Which is the typical seal gas system used for low duty gas
compressor?

A 476).Nitrogen
Q 477).A device fitted in gas vent pipeline to arrest the passage of flame
into enclosed space?

A 477).Flame Arrestor.

Q 478).What is submerged centrifugal pump?

A 478).A type of centrifugal cargo pump commonly installed on gas

carriers and in terminals in the bottom of the cargo tank i.e. with drive
motor, impeller and the bearings totally submerged when the cargo
tanks contains bulk liquid.

Q 479).What is deep well pump?

A 479).A type of centrifugal cargo pump commonly found on gas

carriers. The prime mover, usually but not always an electric motor, is
flange mounted on top of the cargo tanks and drives, through a long
transmission shaft, the pump assembly located in the bottom of the tank
.The discharge pipe surrounds the drive shaft and the bearings of the
shaft are cooled and lubricated by the liquid being pumped.

Q 480).What is Dalton’s law of partial pressure?

A 480). The pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of

the separate pressures which each gas would exert if it alone had
occupied the whole volume.

Q 481).What is Enthalpy?

A 481).A thermodynamic quantity equal to the sum of the internal

energy of liquid/vapor system plus the external work performed, e.g.
The produce of the pressure – volume work done on the system

H= U + PV

Where H= U +PV

U=enthalpy (Kj/Kg)
P=Pressure (Kn/M2)

V=Volume (M3)

Q 482).What is entropy?

A 482).Entropy is more easily defined in terms of a change in entropy

rather than its absolute value. A change in entropy ds, is given by the
amount of heat,dQ ,rejected or absorbed by a liquid/gas system divided
by the thermodynamic (or absolute) temperature ,T at which the heat
exchange occurs, i.e. ds= dQ/T in a truly adiabatic process( in which
there is no heat rejection or absorption) the change in entropy is zero.

Q 483).What is Gas dangerous Space or Zone?

A 483).A space or zone within the cargo area which is not arranged or
equipped in an approved manner to ensure its atmosphere is at all times
maintained in a gas safe condition, or an enclosed space outside the
cargo area through which any piping passes which may contain liquid or
gaseous products unless approved arrangements are installed to
prevent any escape of product vapor into the atmosphere of that space.