Driver Pump Operator Flashcards

1
Q

What is the equation for Gallons per minute

A

(29.7)(D^2)(sq.r NP)

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2
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What is the equation for Friction Loss

A

(Coefficient)(Quantity^2)(Length)

100

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3
Q

What is the GPM from a Red Hydrant

A

< 500 GPM

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4
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What is the GPM from a Orange hydrant

A

500-1000 GPM

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5
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What is the GPM from a Green hydrant

A

1000 - 1500 GPM

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6
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What is the GPM from a Blue hydrant

A

> 1500

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7
Q

What is the equation for like volumes

A

(Static - Residual)100

Static

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8
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How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used 10% of available hydrant pressure

A

3

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9
Q

What is the PSI loss/gain do to elevation

A

5PSI per 10ft / per floor

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10
Q

What is the friction loss for appliances if flowing less then 350 gpm

A

< 350 = 0

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11
Q

What is the GPM for a 3/4” tip

A

100 GPM

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12
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What is the GPM for a 7/8” tip

A

150 GPM

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13
Q

What is the GPM for a 15/16” tip

A

185 GPM

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14
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What is the GPM for a 1” tip

A

200 GPM

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15
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What is the GPM for a 1 1/8” tip

A

250 GPM

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16
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What is the GPM for a 1 1/4” tip

A

300 GPM

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17
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What is the GPM for a 1 1/4” tip (Master Stream)

A

400 GPM

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18
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 3/8” tip

A

500 GPM

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19
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 1/2” tip

A

600 GPM

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20
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 5/8” tip

A

700 GPM

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21
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 3/4” tip

A

800 GPM

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22
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What is the GPM for a 1 7/8” tip

A

900 GPM

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23
Q

What is the GPM for a 2” tip

A

1000 GPM

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24
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 1/2’ fog nozzle

A

125 GPM

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25
Q

What is the GPM for a 1 3/4” fog nozzle

A

150 GPM

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26
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What is the GPM for a 2 1/2” fog nozzle

A

250 GPM

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27
Q

Define type 1 construction

A

Fire Resistive

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28
Q

Define type 2 construction

A

Non Cumbustable

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29
Q

Define type 3 construction

A

Ordinary

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30
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Define type 4 construction

A

Heavy timber

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31
Q

Define type 5 construction

A

Light weight

32
Q

What is the coefficient for 1 1/2” hose

33
Q

What is the coefficient for 1 3/4” hose

34
Q

What is the coefficient for 2” hose

35
Q

What is the coefficient for 2 1/2” hose

36
Q

What is the coefficient for 3” hose

37
Q

What is the coefficient for 4” hose

38
Q

What is the coefficient for 5” hose

39
Q

What is the square root for 50psi

40
Q

What is the square root for 80psi

41
Q

What is the square root for 100psi

42
Q

Describe 3/4” as a decimal

43
Q

Describe 7/8” as a decimal

44
Q

Describe 15/16” as a decimal

45
Q

Describe 1 1/8 as a decimal

46
Q

Describe 1 1/4” as a decimal

47
Q

Describe 1 3/8” as a decimal

48
Q

Describe 1 1/2” as a decimal

49
Q

Describe 1 5/8 as a decimal

50
Q

Describe 1 3/4 as a decimal

51
Q

Describe 1 7/8 as a decimal

52
Q

How many gallons are in 1 Cubic Ft

53
Q

How much does 1 cubic ft of water weigh

54
Q

How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 1 3/4”

55
Q

How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 2 1/2”

56
Q

How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 3”

57
Q

How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 4”

58
Q

What is the appropriate psi for hand line smooth bore tips

59
Q

What is the alternate psi for hand line smooth bore tips for greater GPM

60
Q

What is the appropriate psi for master stream smooth bore tips

61
Q

What is the alternate psi for master stream smooth bore tips for greater GPM

62
Q

what is the maximum safe pump discharge pressure

63
Q

what is the minimum residual pressure when supplying another pumper

64
Q

what is the starting pressure for a Fire Department Connection

65
Q

what is the minimum residual psi when receiving water from a hydrant

66
Q

what is the starting psi when pumping in a relay

67
Q

what should your engine rpm be when starting a draft

A

1000-1200 RPM

68
Q

what is the maximum dependable lift when pulling a draft

A

20’ - 25’

69
Q

while using an inline foam eductor what should the psi be at the eductor

70
Q

How far from the foam eductor should the nozzle be when using 1 1/2” hand line

71
Q

How far from the foam eductor should the nozzle be when using a 1 3/4” hand line

72
Q

What is the friction loss for appliances if flowing more then 350 gpm

A

> 350 = 10 psi

73
Q

What is the friction loss for a master stream

74
Q

How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used 15% of available hydrant pressure

75
Q

How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used 25% of available hydrant pressure

76
Q

How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used > 25% of available hydrant pressure