FIELD: loading liquids on board ship. SUBSTANCE: shipboard cargo system includes cargo tanks, expansion reservoir mounted on top pf these tanks and provided with insulated sections which are brought in communication with respective tanks by means of valves. Besides that, it is provided with additional tanks mounted on sides of expansion reservoir and provided with compartments adjacent to respective sections of expansion reservoir. Compartments of additional tanks communicated with respective main tanks are provided with floats connected with respective above-mentioned valves by means of leverage. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 5 cl, 2 dwg
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1997-08-27—Published
1994-04-27—Filed