Bilge Transfer - Pump-Down Time
Time to pump down an engine-room bilge-holding tank to the next transfer-destination, given bilge-pump capacity and tank level.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Source tank liquid | m³ | |
| Destination free space | m³ | |
| Pump flow rate | m³/h |
Source: MARPOL Annex I Reg. 17
In short
Time to pump down an engine-room bilge-holding tank to the next transfer-destination, given bilge-pump capacity and tank level.