USCG Exam PracticePumps, valves, and piping systems
Under 46 CFR §56.07-10, piping system designs must account for the effects of ship motion and flexure. Which of the following motions is NOT listed in that section as a required design consideration?
- A. Heave
- B. Yaw
- ✓ SurgeCorrect
- D. Sway
Why C is correct
46 CFR §56.07-10(c) lists weight, yaw, sway, roll, pitch, heave, and vibration as required design considerations for ship motion and flexure. Surge is not enumerated in that provision.
Cited:46 CFR §56.07-10