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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
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What is the GPM from a Red Hydrant

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< 500 GPM

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4
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What is the GPM from a Orange hydrant

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500-1000 GPM

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5
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What is the GPM from a Green hydrant

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1000 - 1500 GPM

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6
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What is the GPM from a Blue hydrant

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> 1500

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7
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What is the equation for like volumes

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(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
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What is the PSI loss/gain do to elevation

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5PSI per 10ft / per floor

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10
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What is the friction loss for appliances if flowing less then 350 gpm

A

< 350 = 0

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11
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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

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150 GPM

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13
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What is the GPM for a 15/16” tip

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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

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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
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What is the GPM for a 1 3/8” tip

A

500 GPM

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19
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What is the GPM for a 1 1/2” tip

A

600 GPM

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20
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What is the GPM for a 1 5/8” tip

A

700 GPM

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21
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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
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What is the GPM for a 2” tip

A

1000 GPM

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24
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What is the GPM for a 1 1/2’ fog nozzle

A

125 GPM

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25
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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
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Define type 2 construction

A

Non Cumbustable

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29
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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
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Define type 5 construction

A

Light weight

32
Q

What is the coefficient for 1 1/2” hose

A

25

33
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What is the coefficient for 1 3/4” hose

A

15

34
Q

What is the coefficient for 2” hose

A

8

35
Q

What is the coefficient for 2 1/2” hose

A

2

36
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What is the coefficient for 3” hose

A

.8

37
Q

What is the coefficient for 4” hose

A

.2

38
Q

What is the coefficient for 5” hose

A

.08

39
Q

What is the square root for 50psi

A

7

40
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What is the square root for 80psi

A

9

41
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What is the square root for 100psi

A

10

42
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Describe 3/4” as a decimal

A

.75

43
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Describe 7/8” as a decimal

A

.875

44
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Describe 15/16” as a decimal

A

.95

45
Q

Describe 1 1/8 as a decimal

A

1.125

46
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Describe 1 1/4” as a decimal

A

1.25

47
Q

Describe 1 3/8” as a decimal

A

1.375

48
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Describe 1 1/2” as a decimal

A

1.5

49
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Describe 1 5/8 as a decimal

A

1.625

50
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Describe 1 3/4 as a decimal

A

1.75

51
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Describe 1 7/8 as a decimal

A

1.875

52
Q

How many gallons are in 1 Cubic Ft

A

7.5 gal

53
Q

How much does 1 cubic ft of water weigh

A

62.5 lbs

54
Q

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

A

12.5gal

55
Q

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

A

25.5gal

56
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How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 3”

A

36.6gal

57
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How many gallons are in a 100’ section of 4”

A

62 gal

58
Q

What is the appropriate psi for hand line smooth bore tips

A

50 psi

59
Q

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

A

60 psi

60
Q

What is the appropriate psi for master stream smooth bore tips

A

80 psi

61
Q

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

A

100 psi

62
Q

what is the maximum safe pump discharge pressure

A

250 psi

63
Q

what is the minimum residual pressure when supplying another pumper

A

20 psi

64
Q

what is the starting pressure for a Fire Department Connection

A

150 psi

65
Q

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

A

10 psi

66
Q

what is the starting psi when pumping in a relay

A

50 psi

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

A

200psi

70
Q

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

A

200’

71
Q

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

A

350’

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

A

25 psi

74
Q

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

A

2

75
Q

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

A

1

76
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How many “like” volumes can be used if you have used > 25% of available hydrant pressure

A

0

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