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Inert Gas Supply Capacity Check (SOLAS II-2 Reg 32)

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SOLAS requires IGS capacity ≥ 125 % of the maximum discharge rate of cargo pumps.

Formula

$$ Q_\text{IGS} \geq 1.25 \cdot Q_\text{discharge,max} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$Q_\text{discharge}$Max total discharge of all pumpsm³/hpump curves
$Q_\text{IGS}$IGS blower capacitym³/hIGS nameplate

Sources

  • SOLAS II-2 Reg 32.