CDL · Tank vehicles
What is the difference between a bulkhead and a baffle in a liquid tank?
Correct answer: Bulkheads split the tank into separate compartments, while baffles have holes that let liquid through.
Answer options
- AThere is no real difference, since both words name the same kind of divider
- BBulkheads are meant to stop side-to-side surge, and baffles help balance the load
- CBulkheads split the tank into separate compartments, while baffles have holes that let liquid through Correct
Why
A bulkhead is a solid wall that turns one tank into several smaller ones, so you must watch how the weight is spread when filling or emptying them. A baffle is a partition with openings: liquid still passes through it, but its rush toward the front and rear is slowed.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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