Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day due to which of the following?

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Accepted Answer

A subsequent temperature rise will cause the cargo to overflow

Answer

Air pockets may cause the cargo to bubble out of the ullage hole

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The tank valve may be stiff and a spill will occur before the valve can be closed

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The increased viscosity of the product requires higher loading pressure which increases the chances of a spill

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