6.13 Flashcards
A raised frame to keep out water.
Coaming
The total process the distilling plant forms, including evaporation and condensation.
Distillation
Chlorine available after demand is met
Free Available Chlorine (FAC)
A unit of length, One millionth of a meter.
Micron
A treatment device applied to a single tap used for the purpose of
reducing contaminants in drinking water at that tap.
Point of Use (POU)
Water that is suitable for human consumption, bathing, laundry, personal hygiene.
Potable Water
The reverse of the natural osmosis achieved by causing the solvent to flow in its unnatural direction.
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
What 2 Tests are used to detect total coliform and E-coli in the potable water.
- Colilert
- Colisure
Mostly harmless bacteria that live in soil and water as well as the guts of animals.
Total Coliform
fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals and humans. Strong indication of recent sewage or animal waste contamination.
E. Coli
Who is responsible for the shipboard potable water systems, including treatment facilities and processes to assure that safe drinking water is available at all times?
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM)
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) responsible for
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Design
Who is responsible for ship-to-shore potable water connections, providing potable water from an approved source when the ship is berthed at a naval facility.
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFACENGCOM)
Chief, BUMED
- health standards for water quality afloat
- afloat water quality requirements
- shipboard requirements for surveillance of potable water systems
Responsible for implementing directives to ensure that adequate water sanitation standards are provided and enforced in each ship within the command
Area, Fleet and subordinate commanders
Who is responsible for promulgating a water sanitation bill and making sure it’s followed?
Commanding Officers
Who is responsible to the commanding officer for implementing the requirements of the NAVSEASYSCOM.
Engineering Department
5 Responsibilities of Engineers
- Supply and Treatment of Potable Water
- Potable water system components
- Only by authorized personnel
- Halogen and pH testing
- Ensure minimum halogen residuals
MDR is responsible for
- Bacteriological (BACTI) Testing
- Daily Halogen Testing
- notifying the CO of any discrepancies in the potable water distribution system.
Minimum Usage Requirements per man per day is specified by
for design considerations.
NAVSEASYSCOM
How many gallons per day is each person limited to?
50 gallons per person
During water hours what is the required minimum?
Not less than 2 gallons per man per day
How often is BACTI testing conducted?
weekly
How often is halogen testing conducted?
daily
What are the 5 potable water system components?
- Receive
- Store
- Distribute
- Produce
- Treat
When are water hours in effect?
troop-carrying ships loaded beyond their water- producing capacity.
What is sea water used for?
Marine sanitation devices (MSD)
Ship water treatment plants are capable of producing potable water from…
bacteriologically contaminated seawater
Potable water must be adequately disinfected to maintain the required…
halogen residual level
What are the 5 approved sources?
- Reverse Osmosis
- Shore to Ship approved sources
- Shore to Ship unapproved
- Ship to Ship
- Seawater
Avoid making water while operating in:
- Polluted seawater
- When in close formation
- When discharging waste/bilge water
Who approves public water systems?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S Military sources including establishments under the cognizance of:
- British Royal Navy
- Canadian Forces
- Royal Australian Navy
- Other OCONUS locations NEPMU AOR
Shore to ship transfer from an unapproved source is allowed to be received onboard if the water has been treated at a minimum of what?
2.0 ppm
Seawater is used aboard ships for…
- fire mains
- decontamination
- marine sanitation devices (MSDs) flushing.
What are the 3 general types of distillation plants?
- Steam Distilling Plants
- Waste Heat Distilling Plant
- Vapor Compression Type
Steam Distilling Plants uses steam supplied by what?
power plant or auxiliary boiler
Waste Heat Distilling Plant uses heat derived from
Diesel Engine
Vapor Compression Type uses what?
Electrical Energy
What are the 2 types of Reverse Osmosis?
- Single
- triple pass
Which RO plants requires an additional disinfection such as
chlorination or bromination?
single pass
Which RO plants does NOT require an additional disinfection such as chlorination or bromination?
triple pass
Reverse Osmosis removes suspended particles as small as
1 micron
Reverse Osmosis is a high-pressure pump, that filters water boosted up in pressure to ______ where it is introduced into the RO membranes. A portion of the filtered water, typically ______ permeates through the membrane to become fresh water
1000 psi
20-25%
What must potable water tanks never be filled with?
ballast water, unless necessary for survival
Potable Water tank coating must be approved by who?
NSF/ANSI standard
What are Vents and Overflows lines for?
to reduce accidental contamination
Vents and overflow openings screened with…
18 gauge mesh
What are some Unauthorized termination points?
- Food Service Spaces
- Medical Spaces
- Toilets
- Electrical or electronic rooms
- Exterior of the ship
3 Water Level Measurement devices
- Automatic level gauges
- Petcocks
- Sounding tubes
Sounding tubes that require disinfection prior to use are disinfected with ______ and
must be labeled with what?
- 100 ppm FAC for 2 minutes
- “POTABLE WATER USE ONLY”
Filling Connections (hose valve, Risers)
- Clearly labeled
- Color coded Dark blue
- 18 inches from the deck
- Turned facing downward
- Screw caps with keeper chains
Potable water lines/piping must never be cross connected to what?
non-potable water
Potable water filling lines which distribute potable water to non-potable water tanks must have what to prevent backflow?
air gap
Potable water piping passing through non-potable water tanks must have the pipe surrounded by a…
sloped self-draining pipe tunnel
Potable hot water settings should be set so the temperature at the fixture is what temp at the water tap?
120 degrees F
4 Potable Water Hose Lockers Requirements
- Vermin proof
- Locked
- 18 inches off the deck
- water sanitation bill
5 Potable water Hose requirements
- Approved for potable water use
- Examined routinely
- Removed when cracks develop
- stored in hose locker when not in use
- Shall not be used for any other purpose
Hoses must be clearly labeled with what?
- “POTABLE WATER ONLY”
- 1 inch letters
- every 10 feet
Couplings will be color-coded
dark blue
Valves for receiving or supplying potable water (Risers) must be clearly labeled with warning:
- “POTABLE WATER ONLY”
- 1/4 inch letters
Valves or valve handles must be color-coded
dark blue
Sounding tubes will be clearly labeled with?
Sounding tube cap will be what color?
ID plate
dark blue
Potable Water Hose Lockers will be labeled
“POTABLE WATER HOSE”
What shall be tested prior to the initial transfer of water?
Halogen residual
If halogen residual is not within minimum standard (0.2 ppm), what must be done?
boost halogen residual to the appropriate level