Chlorine Emergencies

Question 1

For what chemicals is the Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” designed for use when applying to a DOT ton container?

Answer 1

1. Chlorine (only);

Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981

Question 2

Approximately how much does the Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” weigh?

Answer 2

1. 110 lbs;

Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981

Question 3

The location of a leak in a chlorine containing system can usually be detected by the reaction of _(chemical)_ _(state)_ with the escaping chlorine. The reaction produces a dense _(color)_ cloud. The most convenient way to use this chemical for this purpose is to direct the _(same as #2)_ from a plastic squeeze bottle containing _(specific version of chemical in #1)_ at the suspected leak.

Answer 3

1. Ammonia;
2. Vapor;
3. White;
4. Aqua ammonia (aka ammonium hydroxide);

Note: Do not squirt liquid aqua ammonia on pipe or fittings.

Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981

Question 4

The first four basic task steps when preparing to contain a leak from a chlorine ton container are:

1. Wearing appropriate ___, approach the location from ___.
2. Observe any conditions that would indicate ___ with the container or other products.
3. Remove ___ from container if in place. (Not necessary of leak is in side wall.)
4. Attempt to position container so that ___.

Answer 4

1. PPE;
2. Uphill and upwind;
3. Reactivity;
4. Valve protective housing;
5. The leaking valve (or portion of the sidewall) is in the uppermost position;
   * Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981*

Question 5

The bell-shaped end of a chlorine ton container may be referred to as the ___.

Answer 5

1. Chime;

Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981

Question 6

The yoke of the Chlorine Institute’s Emergency Kit “B” Device 12 should be oriented in a ___ position to facilitate necessary adjustments.

Answer 6

1. Vertical;

Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981

Question 7

Once inserted under the chime of a chlorine ton container, adjust the chlorine “B” kit’s ___ screw in order to ___ one ___ screw over the ___. Follow-up by making additional adjustments so that the yoke fits tightly inside the chime.

Answer 7

1. Lower jack;
2. Center;
3. Cap;
4. Hood;
   * Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981*

Question 8

When applying Device 12 of the Chlorine Institute’s Emergency Kit “B,” tighten the cap screw just enough to ___, as undue pressure will ___.

Answer 8

1. Stop the leak;
2. Cut the gasket;
   * Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “B” For Chlorine Ton Containers, Ed. 6, 1981*

Question 9

Name the indicated parts of a Chlorine Institute ton container valve.

Answer 9

Top-to-bottom, left-to-right:

1. Stem;
2. Packing nut;
3. Packing;
4. Valve inlet;
5. Packing, same as #3 (potential site of a chlorine leak);
6. Outlet cap;
7. Gasket;
8. Valve seat (potential site of a chlorine leak);
9. Valve inlet threads (potential site of a chlorine leak);
10. Indicates broken-off valve (potential site of a chlorine leak);

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