Cylinder Procedure

Question 1

In what ways are cylinders constructed?

Answer 1

Welded - 2 steel halves
Drawn steel
Aluminium cylinders
Composite cylinders

Question 2

What officer is mobilised to all cylinder incidents?

Answer 2

HAZMAT

Question 3

At what temperature does steel lose its tensile strength?

Answer 3

300 degrees C

Question 4

At what temperature does aluminium lose its tensile strength?

Answer 4

200 - 250 degrees C

Question 5

What is the initial default hazard zone at a cylinder incident?

Answer 5

200m

Question 6

What size fireball could be caused by escaping gas from a cylinder?

Answer 6

25m

Question 7

What needs to be established before considering cylinders in no danger of failing?

Answer 7

Fire extinguished
Cylinders are definitely not acetylene
All the cylinders have been located
Cylinders are receiving direct cooling

Question 8

What size hazard zone would be implemented for an acetylene cylinder in a fire?

Answer 8

200m

Question 9

What extra should be worn within 25m of a heated cylinder?

Answer 9

BA

Question 10

What information should be sent at an acetylene cylinder incident?

Answer 10

Actions taken 
The number of evacuees 
The HZ size and road closures
The RVP and approach route
The tactical mode

Question 11

Describe the cylinder assessment process (CAP)?

Answer 11

Direct cooling for 1 hour
Wait 15 mins
Spray, look for steaming off
Repeat the wait and spray 4 times (1 hour)