Engine Sludge - Generation Rate

Engine-sludge generation rate from fuel oil + separator - basis for sludge tank sizing.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\dot m_{sludge} = k \cdot \dot m_{fuel}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$k$	Fuel-type sludge factor

Source: MARPOL Annex I Reg. 12.1

Engine-sludge generation rate from fuel oil + separator - basis for sludge tank sizing.