Ballast system
US9150290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B39/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present embodiments relate to ballast systems for marine structures. The ballast system comprises a ballast tank and a pump. The pump comprises a low side and a high side and the ballast system comprises a first inlet conduit assembly adapted to provide a fluid communication between the ballast tank and the low side. The ballast system is adapted to provide a first operating condition in which first operating condition a fluid is pumped from the low side to the high side.
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