Bilge and Sullage Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it important to keep bilges empty?
A
To minimise risks/hazards
2
Q
What is a bilge?
A
Area of ship where oil builds up from leaks and overflows
3
Q
Methods to empty the bilge
A
Bilge system
Sullage system
Eductors
4
Q
What is bilge system?
A
Removes excess fluid by oily water separator and disxharges into sullage tanks, and water overboard
5
Q
What is the sullage system
A
Retains dirty fluid, and is discharged when at shoreside
6
Q
What are eductors for?
A
Emptying the bilge
7
Q
What principle does the eductor use?
A
Bernoullis Theorem
8
Q
Eductor Operation
A
- Overboard discharge
- Motive Water Supply
- Bilge suction valves
9
Q
What happens if eductor is operated incorrectly
A
Bilge will flood if discharge isnt opened first
10
Q
Whos permission do we need for operation of the eductor ?
A
MEO
