Procedure for Starting Breathing Air Compressor On a Ship

A breathing air compressor is used to fill up the oxygen bottles used for fire fighting or entering enclosed spaces. The breathing air compressors, as they are known, needs to be operated in a special way. They are smaller than the conventional compressors found on ship.

While operating the breathing air compressor, there are certain points that should be followed in order to ensure smooth starting and operation of the compressor. The article describes the procedure for starting a breathing air compressor on a ship.

Pre- Starting Procedure

Follow the below