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how long should the 800 Gpm engine Idle before you pull the stop switch
1 minute
3 types of pump stations
Booster, Mainline,and Flood/transfer
the line strainer should be changed when the pressure diiferiantial reading increases by How many psi?
5 psi
characteristics of the flood and transfer hose line pump
600 GPM / 150 psi
the fist step to operating an 800 GPM pump
PMCS
after the scrapper enters the reciever barrel, what should you do first
open the bypass valve
what is flow idle RPM of the 800 GPM pump
500 to 1000 RPM
How long should you engage the 600 GPM pump starter switch each time to prevent
electrical damage
10 sec
During ____ pump arrangement fuel first flows.. One pump and then into the next
Series
What indicated that the scrapper has entered the receiver barrel
The flag indicator pops up
The 800 GPM pump low suction pressure (shut down) is set
9 PSI
A scrappers speed should not be allowed to fall below
2 mph
What are the types of scraper
Polly pig and brush
When pumps receive fuel directly from the line at the same time, they are arranged in
which of the following
Parallel
The 800 RPM pump engine over speed is set at
2300 RPM
. What is the first step when putting pumps on line
perform before operations (pmcs)
What is the acronym GLUV performed
During operation maintenance (PMCS)
. During shutdown procedures the 600 GPM pump engine should be allowed to idle for
30 secs
What determines the size scrapper you should use
The size of the pipeline
Brush scrapers cannot be used on sections of pipe that have corners/ bends of more than
30 degrees
What is the first thing you should do if the strainer gets stuck in the pipeline
Increase the full line pressure
What is the first step when taking pumps off line
Reduce pump pressure to the idle speed for the required time
What are the types of pump arrangements?
Series and parallel
Which of the following is positioned at an angle up to 5 degrees from the
800 GPM pump
. What type of pump is the 600 GPM
Flood and transfer/ hose
The 800 GPM pump engine over speed is set at
2300 RPM
What are the 3 types of pump stations
Booster, mainline, flood/ transfer
What indicated that the scraper has entered the receiver barrel
The flag indicator pops up
During the start up of the 600 GPM pump the oil bypass switch is engaged until the oil
pressure reaches
40 PSI
What is/ should be the first step when taking the pumps offline
Reduce the pump pressure to idle speed
During pump operations if the fuel flows into one pump and then the other it is arranged
in a
Series
A brush scraper cannot be utilized in a section of pipe that have/has corners or bends of
more than
30 degrees
During setup of pump stations the 800 GPM pump can be positioned at any angle up to
5 degrees
The 800 GPM pump low suction is
9 PSI
What are two types of scrapers
Polly pig and brush
When is the acronym GLUV performed
During operations
. Before operating the 600 GPM what actions are taken
PMCS
During shutdown procedures on the 800 GPM pump how long should the engine idle
before you pull the stop switch
1 min
During the start up procedures, the 800 GPM pump should be idled until
120 degree is reached
. During pump operations the scrapper becomes stuck in the pipelines what should you do
Increase the fuel flow pressure
After the scraper enters the receiver barrel, what is the first thing you should do
Open the bypass valve
During the startup of the 600 GPM pump how long should you engage the starter switch
each time to prevent electrical damage
10 sec
What determines the scraper size used
The size of the pipeline
Which of the following is not one of the safety considerations for the 800 GPM pump
Ensure the pump has warmed up for 3-5 min
The 600 GPM pump is a
hoseline/ flood & transfer
During shutdown procedures the 600 GPM pump should be idle for at least
30 sec
During pump operation the pump receives fuel directly from the line at the same time it is
engaged in a
Parallel
The pump primarily utilized with the TPT is a single stage centrifugal pump it has a
600 GPM & an operational output at 150 PSI
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 600 GPM hose line pump?
Single stage, centrifugal pump
SPC Smith properly set the scraper indicator after launching a poly pig from pump station
2. Who should he/ she notify?
The chief dispatcher
What are two methods to monitor the location of a scraper during a pipeline?
Listening and measuring
Before starting the 800 GPM pump should conduct the following
PMCS
The 600 GPM pump is equipped with a mode select switch located on the left side of the
left control panel. Always select ____ mode when starting the engine.
Manual
Why are strainer assemblies installed in pump stations, upstream of the pumps?
To protect them from damage due to dirt or debris in the pipeline
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 800 GPM mainline pump
A 3 stage centrifugal pump
The ____ is one of the major components of the 800 GPM pump and is used to connect
the speed increaser to the pump
Flexible coupling
Have a mission to position an 800 GPM pump within a 5 degrees horizontal using its
lifting bail assembly it should be connected to ____ on the skid
4 locations
. The 800 GPM can be classified as a
Hose line pump
To calculate the total volume needed to move the scraper between the launcher and
receiver
8, 185 gallons
Air should be bled at least ____ and repeated every 15 min. If there is a lot of air in the
line until no air is observed
Every hour
Additionally the pump is equipped with four safety shutdown devices. What type of
pump is he referring to?
800 GPM mainline pump
The 600 GPM pump, suction gage which shows a Vacuum. But the pump did not prime
after 5 min. What action is required?
Stop engine and check for leaks
The dispatcher informed you that it’s safe to shut your 800 GPM pump down- turn the
engine discharge pressure control fully _____ to idle position
Counterclockwise
What is the purpose of the 600 GPM pumps air eliminator valve
Removes air and maintains an air free system throughout the operations
You should not inject starting aid more than __ with engine stopped
2 twice
What device is mounted on strainers that will indicate a possible fuel blockage issue
during operations
Pressure differential gage
800 GPM pump > how many hrs can the continuously operate the pump before the 110
gallon tank require refueling
4 hours
When you open a strainer for further inspection. What tool is available on the strainer to
assist with this task
Come a long bolt
What effect would using the light fuel provide
debris will settle out faster in a light fuel
. __ fuel is pumped when a series arrangement is used instead of a parallel setup
Less
. The scrapper can probably be freed by increasing the pressure in the line. What care
should be taken when increasing the pressure
Avoid over pressurize the line
. ___ stations are sometimes used to push fuel unloaded from a tanker or barwe through
the line to base terminal storage
Booster pump
Always ensure you have launching instructions from the dispatcher and set the scraper
indicator ____ before the scraper departs his station
red flag in the down position
