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-45 -45 Circulating pumps

The exact 46 CFR §56.50-45 text, rendered cleanly with its subsection structure — plus how this rule shows up on the exam.

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(a) A main circulating pump and emergency means for circulating water through the main condenser must be provided. The emergency means may consist of a connection from an independent power pump fitted between the main circulating pump and the condenser.

Section 56.50-45 — full text

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(a)A main circulating pump and emergency means for circulating water through the main condenser must be provided. The emergency means may consist of a connection from an independent power pump fitted between the main circulating pump and the condenser.

(b)Independent sea suctions must be provided for the main circulating and the emergency circulating pumps.

(c)A cross connection between the circulating pumps in the case of multiple units will be acceptable in lieu of an independent power pump connection.

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46 CFR §56.50-45 — -45 -45 Circulating pumps · CaptainsGround