Question 3592Deck General70% to pass
What must be located on the discharge side of the pump in a fire main system?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Pressure gauge.
The fire main system is a critical safety system on board ships, and the pressure gauge is an essential component located on the discharge side of the fire pump. The pressure gauge allows the crew to monitor the pressure in the fire main system, ensuring that it is maintained at the appropriate level to effectively fight fires. This is in accordance with various international and national regulations, such as the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and the US Coast Guard regulations.
The other options, while important components in a fire main system, are not typically located on the discharge side of the pump. The international shore connection is used to connect the ship's fire main to a shore-based water supply, the strainer helps remove debris from the water, and the reduction valve is used to adjust the pressure in the system as needed.
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