Compartmented header tanks for liquid coolant, multi-engine header tank arrangements and power plants and marine vessels equipped with such multi-engine header tank arrangements

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a compartmentalized header tank (1) for a liquid coolant, comprising a container (2) having an upper part (2a) and a lower part (2b) therein. The upper part ( 2a ) is laterally divided into fluid impermeable compartments by at least one downwardly extending divider element ( 3 ), said compartments opening towards the lower part ( 2b ). The lower part 2b is defined by the interior of the container below the at least one divider element 3 . The header tank has at least two tank gas outlets 4 located in respective compartments of the upper part 2a, corresponding to the respective tank gas outlets 4 and located below it in each compartment. at least two tank coolant inlets ( 5 ), and a tank coolant outlet ( 6 ) located in the lower part of the vessel. Associated header tank arrangements, power plants and marine vessels are also contemplated.