Bonding and Grounding Fuel System Components for Safety

Why must fuel system components be bonded and grounded?

a) Prevent fuel leaks b) Reduce the risk of fire or explosion due to static electricity c) Improve fuel efficiency d) Increase fuel storage capacity

Answer:

Fuel system components must be bonded and grounded to reduce the risk of fire or explosion due to static electricity.

Explanation: The purpose of bonding and grounding fuel system components is to reduce the risk of fire or explosion due to static electricity. In fuel systems, static electricity can build up from the flow of fuel. This presents a danger as the accumulated energy could spark and ignite the fuel, causing a fire or explosion. Bonding and grounding the components provide a path for the static electricity to flow to the ground, thus minimizing the risk of a fire or explosion. This principle falls into the broader topic of electrical and safety engineering.

This is different from increasing fuel storage capacity (which is space-related), improving fuel efficiency (which is related to engine performance), or preventing leaks (a matter associated with the integrity of fuel tank or hoses).