SOLAS II-1 Reg 32: starting air for ≥ 12 reversing starts (or ≥ 6 non-reversing) on a reciprocating main engine without replenishment.
Formula
$$ V_\text{rec} = \frac{n \cdot V_\text{start} \cdot P_\text{atm}}{P_\text{start} - P_\text{end}} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $n$ | Required starts | - | SOLAS Reg 32 |
| $V_\text{start}$ | Air per start | Nm³ | engine data |
| $P_\text{start}, P_\text{end}$ | Pressures | bar g | system design |
Sources
- SOLAS II-1 Reg 32.