USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
According to 46 CFR §56.50-60, oil-piping systems for cargo or fuel oil must be separate from other piping systems as far as practicable. Which of the following connections is specifically prohibited for oil pump discharges?
- A. Discharge connections to settling tanks
- ✓ Discharge connections to fire mains, boiler feed systems, or condensersCorrect
- C. Discharge connections to service day tanks
- D. Discharge connections to lube-oil purifiers
Why B is correct
46 CFR §56.50-60(a)(3) explicitly states that oil pumps must have no discharge connections to fire mains, boiler feed systems, or condensers. The other options are not prohibited connections under this section.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-60