USCG Exam PracticePumps, valves, and piping systems
According to 46 CFR §56.07-10, piping system designs must account for the effects of ship motion and flexure. Which of the following motions is explicitly listed in that requirement?
- A. Surge
- ✓ HeaveCorrect
- C. Squat
- D. Trim
Why B is correct
46 CFR §56.07-10(c) explicitly lists weight, yaw, sway, roll, pitch, heave, and vibration as effects that piping system designs must account for. Surge, squat, and trim are not enumerated in that provision.
Cited:46 CFR §56.07-10