What is 'Outage' (or Ullage)?

The amount by which a packaging falls short of being liquid full (expansion room). Section 9.8 (Glossary): Outage or ullage – The amount by

What is 'Outage' (or Ullage)?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "The total weight of the cargo" is not correct. Section 9.8 (Glossary): Outage or ullage – The amount by which a packaging falls short of being liquid full, usually expressed in percent by volume.
  • B. Correct. Section 9.8 (Glossary): Outage or ullage – The amount by which a packaging falls short of being liquid full, usually expressed in percent by volume.
  • C. Incorrect. "A leak in the tank" is not correct. Section 9.8 (Glossary): Outage or ullage – The amount by which a packaging falls short of being liquid full, usually expressed in percent by volume.
  • D. Incorrect. "The time it takes to unload" is not correct. Section 9.8 (Glossary): Outage or ullage – The amount by which a packaging falls short of being liquid full, usually expressed in percent by volume.