206.08 TANK FARM Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the central manifold located in the Kinder Morgan Pipelines yard?

A

53rd ave in the middle of the Tank Farm area.

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2
Q

Why is it important to know where the central manifold is located?

A

The piping manifold can be used for subsurface foam injection into designated storage tanks.

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3
Q

There are three different categories of large storage tanks in use at the Tank Farm complex. what are they?

A

Floating Roof,Cone Roof, Cone/Floating Roof

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4
Q

to reduce the risk of spills, most tanks are equipped with?

A

high level alarm systems

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5
Q

Floating roof tanks may experience “rim seal” fires. what is a “rim seal” fire?

A

fires that involve the seal area between the floating roof and the inside wall of the storage tank. The seals are constructed from synthetic rubber or plastic and about 8-12 inches wide. are generally controllable with small handlines or dry chemical extinguishers.

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6
Q

why should you NEVER apply plain water onto a floating roof?

A

it will probably cause the roof to sink.

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7
Q

A floating roof that is more than 5 feet below the top of the tank shell constitutes a ________ ____.

A

confined space

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8
Q

What are the 3 preferred methods to control a full surface fire?

A

Subsurface foam injection, topside fixed foam chambers, and hydro-foam monitor nozzles

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9
Q

In the event of a working incident inside the Tank Farm complex where should an Operations Center be established?

A

Shell Oil USA Terminal Office on Van Buren St

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10
Q

Where is a complete sets of site plans, and photographs maintained for the Tank Farm?

A

Phoenix Fire Station 34

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11
Q

The first unit arriving at the scene of an incident at the Tank Farm shall provide the following information in the initial report:

A
  1. Specific location - name of shipper involved
  2. Type of incident - leak, spill, fire or no fire
  3. Extent of spill, leak or fire
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12
Q

Major incidents at the Tank Farm complex will involve either a leak or a spill of a _________ ______.

A

petroleum product

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13
Q

When attempting to control a large flammable liquid fire, the strategy should be to wait until enough ______ ______ to control the fire is on the scene before beginning the attack.

A

foam concentrate

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14
Q

Can Subsurface foam injection be used on ethanol or other polar solvents?

A

no. the polar solvents will absorb the water in the foam.

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15
Q

If the velocity of the foam water solution exceeds ________ in the pipeline, the water will
separate from the foam, making it useless.

A

10 feet/second

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16
Q

For fires at the Tank Farm, Companies should consider using the public water mains (city hydrants) for supplying water for _______ and using the hydrants inside the tank farm complex for .

A

foam application, exposure protection

17
Q

Product control valves on the storage tanks are beneficial because?

A

they can be used to route liquid from a fire-involved tank to an empty or partially full tank.