Aviation fuel storage systems are highly vulnerable to biological degradation when microscopic fungi thrive in stagnant water pockets at tank bottoms. These microorganisms consume hydrocarbons, multiplying rapidly and generating corrosive acidic byproducts. Over time, thick fungal mats can clog fuel filters, corrode internal aluminum lines, and cause erratic fuel gauge readings. Consequently, routinely draining accumulated water from tank sumps is the most effective operational method for preventing microbial contamination in aviation fuel systems.
According to the passage, which of the following expresses the main idea?
- AMicroscopic fungi produce corrosive acidic byproducts while consuming hydrocarbons in fuel tanks.
- BThick fungal mats clog engine filters and cause erratic fuel gauge readings in aircraft.
- Routinely draining water from tank sumps is the most effective method to prevent microbial fuel contamination.Cevap
- DAviation fuel storage tanks must be replaced whenever water enters internal fuel lines.
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Routinely draining water from tank sumps is the most effective method to prevent microbial fuel contamination.
The passage builds up by explaining how microbial growth occurs in stagnant water and the damage it causes, culminating in the explicit topic sentence in the final line: 'Consequently, routinely draining accumulated water from tank sumps is the most effective operational method for preventing microbial contamination in aviation fuel systems.' The correct option directly reflects this explicit claim.
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