How modern tankers keep thousands of tons of fuel from exploding, the ingenious science of inert gas systems
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How modern tankers keep thousands of tons of fuel from exploding, the ingenious science of inert gas systems
Modern oil tankers carry some of the most volatile cargo on Earth, yet catastrophic explosions are virtually unheard of. The answer lies in a surprisingly elegant system that uses the ship's own engine exhaust to suffocate the flammable vapors before they can ignite.
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