17.15 Diethyl ether and vinyl ethyl ether
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17.15 Diethyl ether and vinyl ethyl ether

  17.15.1 The cargo should be discharged only by deepwell pumps or by hydraulically operated submerged pumps. These pumps should be of a type designed to avoid liquid pressure against the shaft gland.

  17.15.2 Inert gas displacement may be used for discharging cargo from type C independent tanks provided the cargo system is designed for the expected pressure.

Parent topic: Chapter 17 Special Requirements
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