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Fire Pump Capacity (SOLAS)

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Minimum fire pump capacity per SOLAS II-2 Reg 10: Q = (0.15·√(L·(B+D)) + 2.25)², capped at 180 m³/h.

Formula

$$ Q = \left(0.15 \sqrt{L(B+D)} + 2.25\right)^2, ; Q \leq 180 \text{ m}^3/\text{h} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$L, B, D$Rule length, beam, moulded depthmclass certificate
$Q$Total fire pump capacitym³/hresult

Sources

  • SOLAS II-2 Reg 10.
  • FSS Code Ch.12.