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Prewash Requirement Check (Annex II Reg 13)

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Decision support for whether a prewash is required after discharging a Category X/Y cargo.

Formula

$$ \text{Prewash} = \text{CatX} \lor (\text{CatY} \land (\text{HV} \lor \text{Solidifying})) $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$HV$High viscosity, > 25 mPa·s at unloading TbooleanBDN / CoA
$Solidifying$Melting point > 15 °CbooleanCoA

Sources

  • MARPOL Annex II Reg 13.