Emergency Fire Pump - SOLAS Requirement
Emergency fire-pump capacity per SOLAS II-2 Reg. 10 - independent of main switchboard, capable of providing two hydrants at regulation pressure.
Min capacity
40m³/h
Requirement note
Emergency pump min 40 m³/h at 0.27 N/mm² (cargo); 0.32 (pax); 0.35 (tanker)
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$\dot V \geq \dot V_{min}(\text{ship type})$$
Emergency pump located outside main engine room, own diesel driver + suction source, can deliver above minimum pressure to two hydrants simultaneously. Weekly test.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $\dot V$ | Emergency fire-pump capacity | m³/h | SOLAS II-2 Reg.10.2.5 |
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