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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2022
Abb Oy, Helsinki, FI;
ABB Oy, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
A draining arrangement of a propulsion unit of a marine vessel. The propulsion unit includes a shell structure. The shell structure limiting at least one bottom section configured to receive liquids. The draining arrangement including a pneumatically operated drainage arrangement including an intermediate tank within the shell structure, a pressurizing arrangement functionally connected to the intermediate tank and configured to selectively provide a vacuum in the intermediate tank or an excess pressure in the intermediate tank, a first liquid line that is provided between the intermediate tank and said at least one bottom section, and a second liquid to line that is provided between the intermediate tank and a collector arrangement within the hull of the marine vessel.