Containers Flashcards
railcar Pressure range from 60-100 psi 4k to 45k gallon capacity 2 or more visible fittings on top cylinder shaped
non pressure tank car
railcar Pressure range from 60-100 psi 4k to 45k gallon capacity dome shaped structure with 2 or more visible fittings on top cylinder shaped
non pressure tank car
non pressure tank car typically carries what?
flammable/combustible liquids and solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, corrosives, poisons, and molten solids
railcar 4k to 45k gal. capacity 100 to 600 psi cylinder shaped no visible fittings
pressure tank car
pressure tank cars typically carry what?
gases (flammable, poisnon, or non-flammable)
railcar capacity varies low pressure (under 25psi) tank within a tank cabinet like structure housing control valves
cryogenic liquid tank car
what does a cryogenic liquid tank car carry?
liquid argon, ethylene, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen
What is an intermodal container
A container which can be switched between rail, ship, or truck while staying in the same container
intermodal container
low capacity
IM-101 (IMO type 1 internationally) portable tank
intermodal container
low capacity
IM-102 (IMO type 2 internationally)
What do IMO type 1 and type 2 intermodal containers no t ship
and
what is the main difference between type 1 and 2
gases (radioactive material)
and
pressure range
What hazards do type 1 intermodal containers ship and what are some examples
type 2?
3,4,5,6,8 things like food grade commodities, fertilizers, resins etc..
3,6,8
whiskey and wine
intermodal container 5500 gal capacity 100-500 psi hazard class 2 and 3 round on ends
Pressure intermodal tank container
4500 to 5k capacity
25 psi or less
2.2 hazard class
cabinet like structure
Cyrogenic Intermodal tank
What are cryogenically intermodal tanks callled internationally
IMO type 7
What do cryogenically intermodal tanks carry
refrigerated liquid gasses
intermodal container capacity varies lots of tubes hazard class 2 3k to 5k psi
Tube Modules
On a truck
1500 cft cap.
dry bulk cargo tanks
Another name for this is hopper trailers
dry bulk cargo tanks
what hazard classes does a dry bulk cargo tank carry and what are some examples
5.1, 9
fertilizers, oxidizers, grains,
on a truck 10k gal capacity 3-5 psi hazard class 3 large oval ends or elliptical cross-section underbelly outlets rollover/spillrail entire length
non-pressure liquid cargo tank
if you have a tank with ??? ?06 as an identifier what is it
non-pressure liquid cargo tank
if you have a tank with ??? ?07 as an identifier what is it
low pressure chemical tanks
on a truck 2k to 7k gal capacity 18 psi at 100 degrees F less than 40 psi at 170 F round cylindrical or horseshoe shape tank cross section is circular
low pressure chemical tanks
5k to 6k capacity
35 to 50 psi
small round or horseshoe ends
black tar like material coats access housing
corrosive liquid cargo tank
if you have a black tar like material on the tank what is it hauling
class 8 (corrosives)
2.5k to 11.5 k gal cap.
100 to 500 psi
hemisperical or ellipsoidal ends
high pressure cargo tanks
if you have a tank with ??? ?12 as an identifier what is it
corrosive liquid cargo tank
if you have a tank with ??? ?31 as an identifier what is it
high pressure cargo tanks
if you have a tank with ??? ?38 as an identifier what is it
Cryogenic liquid cargo tank
what hazard class if you have ellipsoidal ends
class 2 (gases)
on a truck 5k to 14k gallon capacity no more than 500 psi tank within a tank ends are dished
Cryogenic liquid cargo tank
on a truck
3k to 5k
seamless stell cylinders 9 to 48 inches in diameter
Compressed gas tube trailers
structure
0-0.5 psi
sloped roof with weak seams designed to fail in overpressure
cone roof tank
structure 50k to 1000k gallons 0 to .5 psi roof floats to eliminate vapor pressure covered with dome
floating roof with geodesic dome
structure 50k to 1000k gallons 0 to .5 psi roof floats to eliminate vapor pressure no covering
floating roof tank (open floating roof tank)
structure 50k to 1000k gallons 0 to .5 psi roof floats to eliminate vapor pressure covered with large vents
lifter roof tank (covered floating roof tank)
Which floating roof structure stores corrosive liquids
open floating roof tank
What types of hazards are stored in the cone roof tank
3, 4, 5, 8
What are the 3 types of fixed facility storage tanks
non pressure
pressure
cryo
Where are fixed facility storage tanks installed
above ground
below ground
inside of buildings
structure 8.5 million gallons 0 to .5 psi giant bulge or dome on top flexible diapram on underside of dome
Vapor Dome Roof Tank
What hazard classes are in a vapor dome roof tank
3,5, 9
structure
300 to 5 k
0 to .5 psi
tank on its side
horizontal tank (atmosperic)
horizontal tank (atmosperic) stores what hazards
3, 5, 6, 8, 9
What structure is the only one storing solids
cone roof tank
structure
.5 to 15 psi
speroid with ripples
noded speroid
structure
3 million gallons
.5 to 15 psi
sphere with base on the ground
spheroid
structure
sphere with base raised off the ground
sphere
structure
horizontal tank with ellipsoidal edges
above 15 psi
pressure vessel
structure
heavily insulated
vacuum between two layers
high pressure (over 300 psi)
cryogenic
bottle with protective cover
carboy
what is a distinguishing feature of a cylinder
relief valve or frangible disc providing protection in case of overpressure or fire
What are the two types of drum and what do they contain
open head - removable top no opening - solids
closed head - non-removable top and bung holes - liquid
You have a drum with a non-removable top and bung holes what type of drum is it
closed head drum
What type of non-bulk storage container contains cryogenic material
dewar flask
Large woven cloth bag with fill port on top and discharge on bottom
flexible containers (super sack)
Polypropylene tank surrounded by a rigid metal fram with fill port on top and discharge port on bottom
rigid container (polypropylene and steel tanks (Composite IBC))
cylindrical pressure tank 3 ft in diameter and 8 ft long
all fittings in the heads including fusible plugs
ton container
Radioactive container containing material with higher radiation than in excepted or industrial packaging moderate impact (4 ft drop), stacking, and temperature protection
Type A
Whats an example of a material contained in a type A radioactive material container
radiological pharmaceuticals
Protects material with higher radioactivity levels
withstand 30 ft drop, strong puncture, temp, and immersion protection
looks like a dog bone
Type B
Contains the most hazardous radioactive material
rarely used
Type C
low levels of radiation with limited hazard to public and environment
Industrial
What are the 3 levels of industrial radioactive material containers
IP - 1 (same as excepted packaging)
IP - 2 (must pass type A impact and stacking tests)
IP - 3 (same as IP-2 but also pass penetration and spray tests for type A)
Extremely low levels of rad
package not identified by package markings or shipping papers
excepted
What uses the MFPA standard 704 markings
fixed facilities
List 4 types of markings/ material identification on a highway transport vehicle
placard
shipping papers or bill of lading
certification plate
shippers identification number
If you see a container with “u” following the 3 letter abreviation for the owner what type of tank is it
Intermodal
If you see a container with “x” following the 3 letter abreviation for the owner what type of tank is it
railcar tank
What are the shipping papers for a rail car
way bills or consist
What are the two ways you can use the tank identification number at a fixed facility
site pre-plan
emergency operations plan
NFPA standard 704 symbol ids the material and the degree of hazard. True or False?
false only the degree of hazard. Does not id material
