Cross-Flooding Equalisation Time
Time to equalise an asymmetrically flooded tank pair through a cross-flooding duct - must be ≤ 10 min per MSC.245(83) / MSC.362(92).
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Flood-volume to transfer | m³ | |
| Duct cross-section | m² | |
| Head differential | m | |
| Discharge coefficient |
Source: IMO Res MSC.245(83) and MSC.362(92)
In short
Time to equalise an asymmetrically flooded tank pair through a cross-flooding duct - must be \u2264 10 min per MSC.