Quick Closing Valves are, actually, shut off valves that are designed to isolate oil tanks in the event of a fire and also to prevent fuelling of a fire in case of a piping system and its components failure. These valves are designed to be remotely operated from a designated place onboard vessel (Fire Control…
The emergency diesel generator is a self contained diesel engine driven electrical generator set, which is located in a separated room with access from deck. Usually the generator is the self-excited, brushless type and can be set for manual or automatic operation. Auto will be normally selected, with the manual setting being used for testing…
Smoke detection systems are typically installed for cargo holds and work in conjunction with CO2 fire extinguishing systems. Additionally, hold sampling pipes are utilized to deliver CO2 into the cargo holds as needed and they are connected to three-way valves which are used to effectuate the changeover. Smoke detection panels are positioned in the CO2 chamber,…