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Ballast Exchange - Volumetric Method

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Volumetric ballast-water exchange - requires 300 % full tank volume pumped through to achieve 95 % replacement per BWM D-1.

Formula

$$ V_{exchange} = 3 V_{tank} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$V$Tank volumecapacity plan

Sources

  • BWM Convention Reg. D-1.