GroundRules
46 CFR 56.50-45: -45 Circulating pumps.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER F—MARINE ENGINEERING
- PART 56—PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES
- Subpart 56.50—Design Requirements Pertaining to Specific Systems
(a) A main circulating pump and emergency means for circulating water through the main condenser must be provided. The emergency means may consist of a connection from an independent power pump fitted between the main circulating pump and the condenser.
(b) Independent sea suctions must be provided for the main circulating and the emergency circulating pumps.
(c) A cross connection between the circulating pumps in the case of multiple units will be acceptable in lieu of an independent power pump connection.
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