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What is the relationship between flash point and ignition risk?
What is the relationship between flash point and ignition risk?
- Substances with lower flash points are less prone to ignite and present a higher fire risk.
- Flash point has no correlation with ignition risk.
- Substances with lower flash points are more prone to ignite and present a higher fire risk. (correct)
- Substances with higher flash points are more prone to ignite and present a higher fire risk.
According to ship classification society rules, what fuels are not permitted?
According to ship classification society rules, what fuels are not permitted?
- Fuels with a flash point of exactly 60°C
- Fuels with any flash point
- Fuels with a flash point of less than 60°C (correct)
- Fuels with a flash point of more than 60°C
Why are fuels with flash points less than 60°C not permitted according to ship classification society rules?
Why are fuels with flash points less than 60°C not permitted according to ship classification society rules?
- Higher risk of ignition and fire (correct)
- No specific reason
- Lower risk of ignition and fire
- Easier to handle and transport