Marine and Offshore Pumping and Piping Systems by J.Crawford

Marine and Offshore Pumping and Piping Systems by J.Crawford

Preface

An efficient pumping and piping system is essential to the safety and

correct operation of any engineering complex. This is especially true

in the case of marine installations both on ships and offshore

installations.

Piping arrangements cover all systems and fittings and these

include bilge and ballast systems, oil fuel, lubricating oil, compressed

air systems, cargo tank pumping systems, inert gas, fuel gas and crude

oil burning systems.

The range of services and their applications are ever changing and

often complex. New regulations and requirements are constantly

being formulated as the various Regulatory Authorities endeavour to

ensure maximum safety of installation and operation. This book

outlines the main requirements to be complied with in order for the

arrangements to be acceptable to National, International Classifica-

tion/Certification Societies, with particular reference to those require-

ments of the International Maritime Consultative Organisation (IM-

CO).

In addition to the normal services on marine installations, specific

chapters are devoted to inert gas systems, LNG carriers, chemical

carriers, offshore installations (including drilling and production

platforms) pollution control and cryogenic pumps. The importance of

life support systems is fully recognised by the inclusion of a section

covering diving complexes incorporating submersible diving cham-

bers (SDC), deck compression chambers (DCC), transfer locks (TL)

and lifeboat chambers (LBC).

This book is intended as a textbook for the instruction and guidance

of marine engineers preparing for Certificates of Competency up to

and including the First Class Certificate and also for those engaged on

the design of pumping and piping systems for marine applications. It

will also be useful as a reference work for those who may desire a

further knowledge of marine engineer's work and responsibilities.

Whilst the book is mainly of a descriptive and practical nature,

sufficient theory has been included to enable the reader to understand

the principles involved.

J. Crawford

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