Cylinder Procedure 376

Question 1

What is the definition of a cylinder

Answer 1

Any vessel containing gas or liquids under pressure

Question 2

What are the 4 cylinder constructions

Answer 2

Welded two halves of steel
Drawn steel , single steel skin
Aluminium
Composite, woven fabric impregnated with resin and protected by hardened plastic outer cage

Question 3

Who is mobilised to all cylinder incidents

Answer 3

HMEPO

Question 4

At what temperature does steel lose its tensile strength

Answer 4

300*C

Question 5

At what temperature does aluminium lose its tensile strength

Answer 5

200-250*C

Question 6

What size should the initial hazard zone be for cylinders

Answer 6

200 mtrs

Question 7

What should the actions be where a composite cylinder is involved and has failed

Answer 7

Allowed to burn off contents before extinguishing

Question 8

What form should be filled out to hand over a cylinder post incident

Answer 8

Form 6104 acetylene cylinder handing over form

Question 9

What is the CAP test

Answer 9

Cylinder Assessment Process
For acetylene cylinders
After 1 hour stop cooling 
Monitor with TIC 
Observe for steaming or rapid drying 
Leave cooling water off for 15 mins
Apply momentary spray of water 
Complete above process 4 times (total 1 hour).