Tank arrangement adapted for a submersible pump
US8739722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B13/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a ballast system for a marine structure. The ballast system comprises a ballast tank which is in fluid communication with a tank arrangement for temporarily holding bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid in a marine structure. The tank arrangement comprises a storage space defined by at least one tank wall, at least one fluid inlet for introducing the bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid in the storage space, and at least one fluid outlet permitting removal of at least parts of the bilge fluid and/or ballast fluid from the storage space. The at least one fluid outlet is at least partly formed by a caisson adapted for receiving a submersible pump at a submersible pump position in the storage space.
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