Closed Mode definition
Closed Mode means the operating mode whereby the seawater is re-circulated through the scrubber in a closed loop. This mode would he used for main engines in circumstances where effluent discharge regulations or lack at sea water alkalinity require this operating mode.
Closed Mode means, that the gate stays closed until a passage request is received. When the MBC is driven in an „Open mode“ the paddles stay open unless an invalid passage takes place. „Closed modes“ in general provide more security, „open modes“ are better for higher passenger throughput.
Examples of Closed Mode in a sentence
When in port or when regulations restrict discharge the tank is used to hold the small flow of effluent water front the OWS system during Closed Mode operation for later discharge at sea.