5 Minimum temperature test
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1315 – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk – (10 June 2009) - Annex – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk - Appendix – Approval Tests - 5 Minimum temperature test

5 Minimum temperature test

 A fully charged fixed dry chemical powder unit conditioned at the minimum expected storage temperature for at least 24 h should be capable of discharging at least 85% of the dry chemical medium with all attached hand hose lines and monitors operating. The minimum expected storage temperature should be determined by the Administration.

Parent topic: Appendix – Approval Tests
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