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Muster Drill - Evacuation Time Estimate

Approximate evacuation time to muster stations per IMO MSC.1/Circ.1533 - a function of POB, flow rate through doors, and walking distance.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

t=Nfw+dvt = \frac{N}{f \cdot w} + \frac{d}{v}
SymbolMeaningUnit
NNPersons to evacuatepax
ffFlow ratepers/m·s
wwExit widthm

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1533

In short

Approximate evacuation time to muster stations per IMO MSC.

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