ASHRAE 26

Abstract

This standard covers <br>a. refrigerating and air-conditioning systems that are an integral part of the main mechanical plant of merchant, fishing, and seafood-processing ships and <br>b. refrigerated seawater and brine-chilling systems that air condition and dehumidify passenger and cargo spaces, chill or freeze perishable cargoes, or maintain storage of chilled or frozen cargo. <br>This standard does not cover <br>a. details of system designs or applications; <br>b. small, self-contained units that are not an integral part of the ship's main mechanical plant, such as electric water coolers, reach-in refrigerators, and room air conditioners; <br>c. cargo containers with self-contained refrigerating systems; or <br>d. liquefied gas ships. <br>Exceptions to the literal details of this standard may be used when approved by the authorities having jurisdiction when equivalent safety, efficiency, and reliability are achieved. <br><strong>PURPOSE</strong> <br>The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum general requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical refrigerating and air-conditioning equipment aboard ship to permit the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of such systems.