AUC 149 buckeye JD

Question 1

Manual shut off valves are generally located below ground in a valve housing under a hinged cover. The cover is opened by inserting a short tee wrench, into a latching device and by making a quarter turn left or right (the handle of the combination type wrench can also be used to open the cover). The three and one- half foot long wrench with a female fitting is then inserted into the valve box onto a male square fitting and turned clockwise 42 full turns (84 half turns) to shut off the valve. The only exceptions are the valves located on the shipper’s lines extending from the Long Island City terminal which require 24 full turns (48 half turns) clockwise.

Answer 1

Isolation of the leak. Isolation of a pipeline or valve leak is vital in controlling the amount of fuel lost, and thereby reduce the danger of, and intensity of a possible fire. Isolation duties are carried out by manually shutting down valves. Valves should always be closed as per duties required by Instruction Cards, except when a unit is required to protect life in a serious life threatening situation, and is thereby prevented from carrying out isolation duties.

Question 2

6. 2.3 Chief officers responding on the initial alarm, unless otherwise instructed, shall initially respond to the rendezvous location designated on the assignment card.
7. 2.4 When the leak is located, a Command Post will be established at a location consistent with operational procedures. (CR iroquois
   - 7.2.5 When the leak is located, the Incident Commander will establish an Operations Post at a location consistent with existing conditions.)

Answer 2

If ignition occurs before arrival of the first Fire Department unit, the duties required by the UAAC and Instruction Card must still be performed, and additional alarms (more then 2nd needed) transmitted immediately. Isolation of the pipeline by closing manually operated valves is still of primary importance to reduce the amount of fuel released. (protect life first)

Question 3

Manually closed valves are to be re-opened only by personnel of the Buckeye Pipeline Company when the fire or emergency is over, when directed to do so by the Incident Commander, or to locate the leak upon direction of the Incident Commander.
1- buckeye perrsonel
2-oreded by IC
3- locate leak upon direction IC

Answer 3

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The initial actions of units responding to pipeline boxes are to shut down the valves for the purpose of isolating the leak and decreasing the amount of fuel spilled. After the pipeline is shut down, and fuel has stopped being pumped, the Incident Commander should re-evaluate the situation and make a determination if it would be prudent and useful to reopen certain valves. A brief survey of the elevation diagrams of the pipeline route (found in the Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual) might indicate that opening a valve might actually ease the head pressure created by an elevation of the pipeline, and thereby decrease the amount of fuel spilled. This would consequently decrease the pressure at the leak site, and lessen the amount of fuel leakage. This should be done after careful evaluation of the topography, pipeline run, other pertinent conditions, time factors, and after consultation with representatives of the Buckeye Pipeline Company at the scene.
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Question 4

6. 5.2 The primary consideration is the evacuation of the area involved. Avenues of escape must remain open for civilians and FD personnel.
7. 5.3 If a strong wind is blowing, all ignition sources in the path of drifting vapors must be extinguished. Then, all ignition sources in the area must be extinguished.

Answer 4

The Battalion Chief responding on a 9000 Dummy Box alarm shall:

7. 2.1 Ascertain from the dispatcher if a full response has been provided. If it has not then one shall be requested.
8. 2.2 Ascertain from the dispatcher whether or not the regular assigned units are responding.
9. 2.3 If other than the regularly assigned units are responding, request the dispatcher to contact them to ascertain if they have shut-off wrenches, UAACs, and Instruction Cards.
10. 2.4 If units do not have shut-off wrenches, UAACs, and Instruction Cards the dispatcher shall special call a designated alternate unit to cover that assignment.

Question 5

The Incident Commander shall:
7.3.1 Upon confirmation of a confirmed leak, transmit a second alarm for the street box
nearest the leak location.
7.3.2 Request that the Field Communications Unit respond.
–Consider calling additional foam units over and above those assigned on the first alarm by use of 10-86 signal.

Answer 5

When the leak location is identified, the location, estimate of the amount of product in the street, and the topography and exposures should be included in the preliminary report to the dispatcher.
LATE
Location
Amount
Topography
Exposures