CO₂ System - 85 % Discharge in 2 min
Check fixed CO₂ system performance per FSS Code Ch. 5: 85 % of the protected-space volume must be discharged within 2 minutes for engine room / cargo hold systems.
Required CO₂ mass
2,768kg
Discharge rate
1,176.3kg/min
Rate (kg/h equivalent)
70,579kg/h
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Concentration 40 % by volume for engine rooms, 30 % for dry cargo. Discharge ≤ 2 min for ER and dry cargo; ≤ 10 min for other spaces.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected space volume | m³ | capacity plan | |
| Design concentration | %vol | FSS Code Ch. 5 | |
| CO₂ vapor density | kg/m³ | thermo tables | |
| Discharge time | min | FSS Code |