Section 10 Submersible bilge pump arrangements
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Section 10 Submersible bilge pump arrangements

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Ship Piping Systems

10.1 General

10.1.1 Arrangements are to be such that at least two automatic non-return devices are fitted between the overboard discharge and the watertight space being served by the pump.

10.1.2 One of these devices is to be an automatic non-return valve situated at or near the shell and the other may be a pipework loop taken up to the highest practicable point below the watertight deck. The arrangements are to be effective in the maximum assumed damaged condition.

10.1.3 The suction of the pump is to be fitted with a suitable strainer which can be easily removed for cleaning.

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