Section 9 Hydraulic systems
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Part 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Chapter 12 Machinery Piping Systems - Section 9 Hydraulic systems

Section 9 Hydraulic systems

9.1 General

9.1.1 The requirements of this Section are applicable to flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission, control, actuating and heating systems.

9.1.2 The arrangements for storage, distribution and utilisation of hydraulic and flammable oils employed in the systems defined in Pt 5, Ch 12, 9.1 General 9.1.1 are to comply, where applicable, with the provisions of:

9.2 System arrangements

9.2.1 Hydraulic fluids are to be suitable for the intended purpose under all operating service conditions.

9.2.2 Materials used for all parts of hydraulic seals are to be compatible with the working fluid at the appropriate working temperature and pressure.

9.2.3 Provision is to be made for hand operation of the systems in an emergency, unless an acceptable alternative is available.

9.2.4 Where hydraulic securing arrangements are applied, the system is to be capable of being locked in the closed position, so that in the event of hydraulic system failure, the securing arrangements will remain locked.

9.2.5 Where pilot operated non-return valves are fitted to hydraulic cylinders for locking purposes, the valves are to be connected directly to the actuating cylinder(s) without intermediate pipes or hoses.

9.2.6 For requirements relating to hydraulic steering gear arrangements, see Pt 5, Ch 15, 3 Construction and design.

9.2.7 For requirements relating to hydraulic systems for liftable wheelhouses, see Pt 5, Ch 18, 2 Pumping and piping and Pt 5, Ch 18, 3 Hydraulic cylinder.

9.2.8 Suitable oil collecting arrangements for leaks shall be fitted below hydraulic valves and cylinders.


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