AUC 149 - Buckeye Pipeline Flashcards
Describe the Buckeye Pipeline
Two (2) 12" (ID) steel pipes One carries gasoline One carries kerosene base aviation fuel Pipeline operates at 1,200 psig *maximum from LIC terminal is 200 psig
Describe the wrenches used to shut the Buckeye Pipeline
A) A short tee - used for opening the hinged cover of the valve
B) 3 1/2’ long wrench painted YELLOW w/ a female fitting
C) A combination wrench - combines the short tee wrench and long wrench into one tool
* approximately 3 1/2’ long, YELLOW
How is the hinged cover opened?
How many turns are required to shut the valve?
-Insert short tee wrench and make a quarter turn LEFT or RIGHT
-Insert 3 1/2’ wrench into valve box and turn CLOCKWISE
42 FULL turns (84 HALF turns) to shut off valve
What is the EXCEPTION to shutting a Buckeye Pipeline valve?
The only exceptions are the valves located on the shipper’s lines extending from the LIC terminal which requires
24 FULL turns (48 HALF turns) CLOCKWISE
Describe the Unit Alarm Assignment Card (UAAC)?
- FACE of card
- 5 lines
- I/D of pipeline section e.g., Section 4
- The number of units for the first alarm response assignment
- The designation CL3D (indicating Class 3 dummy)
- The name Buckeye Pipeline
- Section number
- The borough is indicated in the UPPER RIGHT Hand corner
- REVERSE side - A diagram of the pertinent pipeline section
Each assigned and alternate unit has been issued TWO sets of UAAC and Instruction cards. Where are they carried?
- One set shall be carried on the apparatus
- The other set shall be placed in a prominent clearly marked and protected place at the HW desk, for use by relocated units.
- An extra pipeline map shall be stored w/ the UAAC and the Instruction cards.
- Additional cans of foam MUST be stored w/ the spare wrenches for use by relocated units.
T or F -An extra set of wrenches shall be hung on the wall near the HW desk or some other prominent location easily visible and clearly marked.
True. These wrenches are for the use of relocated companies or units not so equipped which are directed to respond to a 9000 series box.
*Additional cans of foam MUST be stored w/ the spare wrenches for use by relocated units.
T or F - Engine companies responding from quarters on the SECOND ALARM for a street box associated with a leak should place additional cans of foam on the apparatus.
True.
*Engine companies OUT of Quarters, receiving a notification to respond to a second alarm for a pipeline leak MUST NOT return to qtrs. for the additional cans of foam.
T or F - If the leak is VERIFIED, the dispatcher will transmit a 2nd alarm.
True.
*7.3.1 - Upon CONFIRMATION of a CONFIRMED leak, transmit a 2nd alarm for the street box nearest the location.
T or F - 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.
True
*Immediately notify the DISPATCHER
T or F - If a strong wind is blowing, (1) all ignition sources in the path of drifting vapors must be extinguished.
THEN (2), all ignition sources in the area must be extinguished.
True
T or F - The potential for explosion is GREATEST on hot, humid and CALM days.
True
T or F - Solid hose streams held HORIZONTALLY a FEW INCHES above the ground and moved RAPIDLY from SIDE to SIDE will wash burning gasoline or aviation fuel aside to provide a path fro rescue.
True
T or F - Department apparatus should not be brought closer than 600’ to a leak
True
T or F - COMPANY COMMANDERS of units having pipeline control valves in their administrative district shall have them inspected during the semi-annual hydrant inspection and also during familiarization drills.
True
*Needed repairs or recommendations - Letterhead report to Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at D-8
*CRITICAL repairs - IMMEDIATE telephone notification
Valves pips subject to flooding MUST be inspected during SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES
*Flooded pits - IMMEDIATE telephone notification to Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at D-8
