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An insulating flange should be used in a cargo hose connection instead of a bonding wire __________.

Question 1 of 27070

An insulating flange should be used in a cargo hose connection instead of a bonding wire __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Static electricity hazards in cargo transfer operations • Purpose of an insulating flange versus a bonding wire • Effect of cathodic protection systems on ship/shore electrical continuity

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: In a ship-to-shore hose connection, when do we want to PREVENT electrical continuity instead of ensuring it? • Consider which option describes a condition that could cause dangerous electrical potential differences between ship and shore. • Which device is used to equalize potential (bonding wire) and which is used to isolate potentials (insulating flange)? How does that relate to the choices?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice involves a situation where uncontrolled current flow between ship and shore could be hazardous. • Eliminate any options that are only about a specific cargo type or weather condition unless they clearly relate to electrical potential and arcing. • Confirm which condition would make electrical isolation (not just bonding) the primary safety goal.

Question 1 of 27070

An insulating flange should be used in a cargo hose connection instead of a bonding wire __________.

when pumping LNG only

when static electricity may be generated

when the terminal is equipped with a cathodic protection system

during cold weather

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An insulating flange should be used in a cargo hose connection instead of a bonding wire __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

An insulating flange should be used in a cargo hose connection instead of a bonding wire __________.