Tanker Cargo Handling a practical handbook for all tanker crew members and helpful to shore installation staff

• Main Author: Rutherford, D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Griffin 1980
• Subjects: Tankers > Handbooks, manuals, etc
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: viii, i11 pages, [2] leaves of plates illustrations 22 cm
• ISBN: 0852642563

The tanker in the above-left photo (owned by marine firm H, 492 tons) was constructed in 1991. It is a chemical tanker that mainly transports acetic acid and is equipped with two Enhanced Self-Priming Pumps UPS type. Pump specifications: 150mm bore diameter, 200m3 per hour discharge rate, 50m pump head capability, and interlocked with a vacuum pump VP-S type. The figure below is a layout drawing of the pump. It should be noted that the pump compartment is located on the deck. A gear pump can be used only from the bottom of the ship, and therefore proves troublesome when cleaning the tank or pump due to its location. With regards to safety, it is far more convenient to locate the pump on the deck of chemical tankers that handle toxic and volatile liquids. The Enhanced Self-Priming Pump can be installed on the deck with no problems whatsoever. Of course, it could also be used at the ship bottom, allowing the user to choose the best option.