Exam Question
Sketch and describe a fresh water system of a ship. What provisions are made to make the Water potable? (16)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEKG
📅 Dec 2022
Reference Answer
### Ship's Fresh Water System
A ship's fresh water system is designed to produce or receive, store, treat, pressurize, and distribute fresh water for domestic purposes (drinking, cooking, washing) and for certain machinery uses. The system ensures a constant and reliable supply of potable water throughout the vessel.
#### System Description and Operation
The system is typically based on a hydrophore pressure set. The main components and their functions are as follows:
A ship's fresh water system is designed to produce or receive, store, treat, pressurize, and distribute fresh water for domestic purposes (drinking, cooking, washing) and for certain machinery uses. The system ensures a constant and reliable supply of potable water throughout the vessel.
#### System Description and Operation
The system is typically based on a hydrophore pressure set. The main components and their functions are as follows:
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