Bulk Liquids & SurgeQuestion 14 of 60
What happens to most liquids as their temperature rises during transport?
a.They become denser and take up less space
b.They turn to vapor and escape
c.They expand and take up more space
d.They lose weight through evaporation
Explanation
Liquids expand as they warm. That is why tanks require outage, the empty space that lets the liquid grow without over-pressurizing or rupturing the tank. The warmer the loading and travel conditions, the more expansion room may be needed.
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