Yes, there are hints in the game (like the mouseover when you hover on the Silent Running button) to lead you to belive no repairs are done in SR. I have tested this not to be true. Given enough time, even major damage like bulkhead leaks get repaired if the crew are at BS and the DC is activated. I also see individual small items getting repaired slowly. If you have major damage it's not a good idea to stay at SR too long.
Of course most people know "silent" is not SILENT. People and machines continue to make a lot of noise no matter what. All silent running means in a submarine is people are doing everything possible to prevent un-necessary noise. SR with damage control means the crew has cloth wrapped around the wrenches and are not banging on stuff.
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