Module A Flashcards
Most common cause for ignition
Smoking and Matches
Mixture too lean
Less than 1%
Proper Mixture to ignite
1-8%
Mixture too rich
More than 8%
What is Static Electricity
Friction between two unlike substances.
Can be controlled by grounding/bonding
Unventilated Space
Source of Vapor
What is grounding
Connecting units to a grounding rod, causing static energy to be discharged into the earth.
What is bonding
EQUALIZING units by connecting them
Grounding rod depth in COARSE ground
6 ft
Grounding rod depth in CLAY
4 ft
Grounding rod in silt AND mud
3 ft
Fuel on skin
Wet clothes first, or ground yourself
Fuel in eyes
Remove contacts/glasses
Flush eyes
Fuel has been swallowed
Immediately keep victim calm
Rinse mouth, do not drink
Inhalation of Vapors
Remove victim from vapors to fresh air
Minor spills
Inland - less than 1,000
Costal - less than 10,000
Medium spills
Inland - 1,000 to 10,000
Costal - 10,000 to 100,000
Major spills
Inland - more than 10,000
Costal - more than 100,000
Three causes of spills
Human
Natural
Mechanical
Number 1 cause of spills
Human error
SPCC
Spill Prevention Control and countermeasure
FRP
Facility Response Plan
They establish what to do
5 phases of the FRP
Discovery and notification
Control and containment
Cleanup and recovery
Disposal and waste
Restoration
Floating boom
Tubular floating sectional device that’s inflated
What organization deals with anything chemical?
EPA
How many agencies make up the NRT? (National Response Team)
12 agencies
Elements of a fire
Air
Combustible material
Ignition source
Oxygen required to ignite, and normal oxygen amount?
16% to ignite
21% normal
Classes of fires?
A B C & D
Class A fire
Books, wood, paper, etc…
Class B fire
Liquids. Gas, jet fuel, oil etc…
Class C Fire
Electrical fires
Class D fire
Combustible metal and other chemicals
Principals of extinguishing fires
Control the heat
Control the air
Control the fuel
Water fire extinguisher
Class A
Carbon Dioxide extinguisher
B/C fires - electrical and petroleum
Dry chemical extinguisher
A/B/C fires. Smothers the fire
Halon Extinguisher
Class D fires
P.A.S.S
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Three types of pumps
Rotary, reciprocating, centrifugal
Components of a centrifugal pump
Casing
Volute
Impeller
Suction port
Discharge port
Vent valve
Drain plug
Four major pump assemblies
Suction port assembly
Pump housing
Air eliminator
Discharge port assembly
Friction loss?
Loss of pressure
What are filter separators used for?
Removes solid contaminants and free of entrained water from liquid fuels.
Types of contaminants
Water
Sediment
Commingling fuel
Microbiological growth
50 GPM Separator
Four filters and four canisters
100 GPM separator
5 elements and 5 canisters
240 GPM separator
3 filters and 1 canister
300 GPM separator (horizontal)
15 filters, 5 canisters, 15 go no go fuses
300 GPM separator (vertical)
Model A - 15 filters and 15 canisters
Model B - 6 filters and 2 separators
350 GPM separator
18 filters and 18 canisters
600 GPM separator
7 filters and 2 canisters
Two stages of filtering
Filter elements
Filter canisters
Functions of filter elements?
Filter out solid contaminants and turns water particles into droplets
Function of the canister
Teflon screen which pulls water downward
When do we change filter elements?
Every 36 months
Other reasons to change filter
When the lab says to
When the pressure differential exceeds limits
Sudden drop in diff pressure
When changing to a higher grade of product
Reference point
A fixed point
Reference height
Distance from reference point to the bottom of the tank
Datum plate
Smooth surface to measure to
Cut
Clear line made by the liquid
Innage
Height of product from the surface of the product to the bottom of tank
Outage
Free space in tank from the product to reference point
Gauge readings to the nearest?
1/8 inch
Spot sample
Sample form a specific location
Outlet sample
Sample taken at the level of tank outlet
Drain sample
Sample taken from the drain off valve
AR 710-2
Everything converted to gallons
1 barrel equals how many gallons?
42
Petroleum sample tag
DD form 2927
Cup case thermometer submersion times
5 min
15 min
How many measurements for depth of product more than 15 ft
3 measurements
How many measurements for product 10 - 15 ft deep
2 measurements
How many measurements for product Less than 10 ft
1 measurement
Acceptable fuel must be….
Clear, clean, bright, and on specification
MOGAS color
Red
Commercial unleaded
Amber
JP 8
Water white to straw yellow
Diesel color
Brown
Remove water from tanks how often?
Daily
What temp does API gravity need to be corrected to?
60 F
Strapping chart
Way of changing feet and inches, to gallons
Flashpoint of JP8
100 F
Filter testing is required how often?
Every 30 days
Yellow arc on differential gauge?
20-35 PSI
What is the first line of defense against oils spills?
Prevention methods
Spontaneous combustion can be prevented by?
Proper ventilation