Ballast Exchange - Volumetric Method

Volumetric ballast-water exchange - requires 300 % full tank volume pumped through to achieve 95 % replacement per BWM D-1.

D-1VolumetricExchange

Tank volumem³

Pump-through volume: 6,000m³

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

V_{exchange} = 3 V_{tank}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$V$	Tank volume	m³

Source: BWM Convention Reg. D-1

In short

Volumetric ballast-water exchange - requires 300 % full tank volume pumped through to achieve 95 % replacement per BWM D-1.

Learn the theory BWM Convention 2004: Ballast Water Management