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Day: June 21, 2023

Emergency Fire Pump

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By admin No Comments on Emergency Fire Pump
Emergency Fire Pump

The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat. The pump is used to supply the fire main when the fire and GS pumps in the engine room are unable to do so and to supply the driving water for the foam system. It is an electrically…

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GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By admin No Comments on GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM
GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a pressure of 6.9MPa. The compressor discharges to a 3.0m3 air receiver and is controlled by the pressure in the receiver with the machine loading and unloading as required. The compressor is fitted inside an acoustic casing that is…

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