Eerht Flashcards

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The Air Force uses which deployable assets for beddown of combat expeditionary forces?

A

Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources

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What dictates how and when BEAR assets deploy under the BEAR
Order of Battle concept?

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Air & Space Expeditionary Task Force

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According the BEAR Order of Battle concept the XFAPH High Power Unit Type code provides two BEAR Power Units and what additional equipment?

A

Two 10k fuel bladders

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What factor should be considered to prevent environmental damage during BEAR operations?

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Hazardous waste storage and disposal

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Why must total diversified load be calculated?

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To decide the correct Number of low and high voltage generators

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If loads are not balanced properly between phases, how will this affect the generator

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The generator will not support full load or regulate voltage

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If the base is located in a high threat location, what must be done to the electrical system?

A

Utilize a loop system to distribute electrical power

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Why should power plants have the capability of being electrically interconnected?

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To ensure some degree of electrical generation after an attack

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Why does the Primary Switching Center allow for a safer work environment when dealing with the primary distribution system?

A

Because the SF6-insulated tank prevents arching

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The contingency environment for installing a Primary Switching Center must be what?

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Firm and well drained

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3E0X1 personnel will assemble and install ______ onsite prior to making connections to the equipment.

A

Load brake elbow connectors

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Why must the primary distribution cables be as short as possible when installed at a bare base?

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To prevent voltage drop at the secondary distribution center

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On an SDC, what prevents power from being supplied to both the primary and the alternate power source?

A

Positive locking bar

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When using a 60 kW Power Distribution Panel, how many 25 kW Power Distribution Panels can be connected to it?

A

4

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15
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When installing BEAR base 60 amp secondary cable assemblies, the maximum distance of cable runs is _____ if no other alternative exists.

A

800’

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16
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To supply power from the primary distribution system to the 16 low-voltage outputs of the Secondary Distribution Center, what must occur first?

A

Get stepped down by the 150 kVA transformer

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Maintenance personnel must exercise extreme caution at all times.
What could the consequences of carelessness and accidental contact be?

A

Severe injury or death

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When grounding power plant units, what should be referenced?

A

The technical order

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What should personnel wear when performing tasks on medium voltage power distribution components?

A

Arc thermal Protective Value rated clothing

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20
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Who is authorized to disconnect power plant output cables?

A

Electrical systems personnel

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21
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Which generator operating mode employs an electronic governor?

A

Precise

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What characteristic describes an 800 series MEP unit?

A

Employ sound absorbent technology

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Which MEP unit utilizes full control authority for fuel governing?

A

AMMPS

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24
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What characteristics describe the legacy MEP units?

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Primarily mechanical or electromechanical parts

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When using the American Wire Gauge system for cable selection the higher the gauge number indicates what?
Smaller cross-sectional area
26
Aluminum cables are generally selected for use in
High voltage applications
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If using a multi-conductor cable assembly then you must ensure?
The cables have the proper number of conductors for the application
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The #1 criteria for selecting cables is?
Can the cable safely conduct the current of the load
29
Prior to connecting three-phase cables to a generator, distribution panel or load, the phase cables must be?
Properly identified by color coding, marking tape or tagging
30
When multiple conductors of the same insulation color go through conduit, it is necessary to?
Identify each phase cable prior to installation
31
After the method used for phase identification is applied it will be?
Permanently posted near terminals
32
What could result if phase identification was not done correctly?
Three-phase motors turn in the opposite direction than intended
33
When stored outside, what will be the life expectancy of the BPU?
25 years
34
Why does the BPU use a three-point elastomer isolation configuration when anchoring the chassis skid to the trailer assembly?
To reduce noise and vibration
35
How long will the on board fuel system sustain engine operation if the BPU is fully loaded?
1 hour
36
What feature of the BPU allows for the connection of an external DC power supply, if the onboard batteries fail?
NATO and Aircraft plugs
37
If the Digital Control System on the BEAR Power Unit needed to display a warning which color on the annunciator would illuminate?
Yellow
38
What is needed to operate BEAR Power Units from a remote location?
Remote operating panel software
39
When does the BEAR Power Unit utilize the pre-lubrication pump?
During startup
40
After BPU engine start up, which component supplies power to the DC system?
Battery charging alternator
41
What is the purpose of properly spacing BPUs during installation?
To provide room for maintenance access and adequate air supply
42
When selecting a site for the BPU, what is the maximum acceptable ground slope for installation?
+or-8°
43
What is the recommended height of a sunshade over a BPU?
20’
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Why must the distance between the fuel bladders and the BPU not exceed 100 feet?
The on board fuel transfer pump does not generate enough negative pressure
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When operating the BPU in a humid environment, what is necessary to prevent condensation build within the fuel tank?
Refuel more often
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When operating the BPU in temperatures below-25° F the Digital Control System uses what to heat the coolant for proper engine startup?
Fuel-fired coolant heater
47
When the BPU fuel looks cloudy during cold temperature operations, then the fuel has reached what point?
Cloud point
48
Operating the BPU in temperatures above 125° F may require the installation of _______ to prevent solar heat buildup on generators and fuel sources.
Sunshades
49
If the engine oil used in the BEAR Power unit is 15W-40 then it would get drained and refilled during which scheduled inspection?
400 hour
50
During the 4000 hour inspection, the BEAR Power Unit's battery-charging alternator belt is replaced to
Ensure proper speed of the alternator and continue to provide proper voltage
51
When would depot maintenance personnel complete an overhaul of the BEAR Power Unit?
After 24000 hours of operation
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If water or sediment is found in the BEAR Power Unit primary fuel water separators during the daily inspection personnel would
Remove all contaminants to prevent damage to fuel system components
53
Which electrical scheduled inspection requires the BPU chassis ground connection checked for security and resistance value?
Every 400 hours
54
Why must the BPU's load ground connection, output terminals and parking stands be inspected daily?
To prevent arc flash hazards
55
During an annual/8800 hour inspection of the BPU, ensure the entire circuit breaker and operating mechanisms are inspected for what?
Loose parts or connections
56
What must be done if corrosion is discovered during a daily inspection of the BPU's battery and connections?
Remove the corrosion according to the technical order
57
What is the first step in viewing inactive or intermittent faults using the InPower BPU service tool?
Selecting [Faults], and then selecting [Fault Occurrences]
58
What is the purpose of Shutdown, Fault, and Warning Codes?
Aid in the troubleshooting of generator problems
59
What type of code will allow the generator to continue to operate, giving operators time to correct?
Warning code
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What code requires an action to reset the fault?
Fault code
61
What controls all functions of the BPU's electrical generation, through the Automatic Voltage Regulator logic, and interfacing with the Engine Control Modules (ECM)?
Digital control system
62
When the maximum number of operational and maintenance log entries of the BEAR Power Unit gets reached, what will the Digital Control System do?
Overwrite old entries
63
The Remote Operating Panel software can be used to control the BEAR Power Unit from a remote location. Where can it be found?
DCS flash drive memory
64
What application standard enables the DCS and ECMs on the BPU to control all functions of the engine?
SAE J1939
65
What function of InPower can energize a specific electrical component without damaging the unit or possibly injuring personnel?
Testing
66
What requirements must be met to use InPower BPU on a standard personal computer?
All answers are requirements in order to use InPower BPU
67
Using InPower BPU, when would an initial calibration file be installed on a DCS?
If no previous capture file exists
68
Which of the following is NOT an InPower BPU data log option?
Error log
69
Small shelter systems offer an advantage over temper tents because __________.
It can be setup by 6 people in approximately 1.5 hours
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When comparing SSSs to temper tents, which of the statement(s) is/are accurate?
All of these
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When more permanent facilities are developed, what type of type of tents are no longer used ?
SSS
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Why is SSS better than Temper tent?
Because SSS has a life span of 10 years when erected for longer periods of time