Inert Gas Supply Capacity Check (SOLAS II-2 Reg 32)

SOLAS requires IGS capacity ≥ 125 % of the maximum discharge rate of cargo pumps.

TankerIGS

Max total cargo discharge ratem³/hIGS supply capacitym³/h

Required IGS capacity: 12,500m³/h

Compliance: Compliant - 4.0 % margin

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Q_\text{IGS} \geq 1.25 \cdot Q_\text{discharge,max}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$Q_\text{discharge}$	Max total discharge of all pumps	m³/h
$Q_\text{IGS}$	IGS blower capacity	m³/h

Source: SOLAS II-2 Reg 32

In short

SOLAS requires IGS capacity \u2265 125 % of the maximum discharge rate of cargo pumps.

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