Module E Flashcards
What is the petroleum operating concept?
Always keep storage tanks full
What is a developed theater?
Not locally procured
What is an undeveloped theater?
Various sources
OPDS
What is an OPDS
Off shore petroleum discharge system
Who provides fuel from the high water mark?
Army
Who provides fuel to the high water mark?
Navy (gay bois)
What is an IPDS
Inland petroleum distribution system
Four components of an IPDS
Tactical petroleum terminal
Pump stations
Pipeline sets
Pipeline support hardware
How many miles in a pipeline set?
5 miles
Marine Corps largest fuel system is what?
Amphibious assault fuel system (AAFS)
How many gallons in the AAFS
1.12 million
How many gallons in the TAFDS
320,000
How many gallons in the HERS
18,000
How far offshore does the OBDS sit, and how many gallons does it pump
8 miles
1.7 million per 20 hours
What makes up a OPDS
M.V. Wheeler
The LARC
Tender vessel
Ridge hull inflatable boat
BTU
How many feet of hose are attached to buoys
1000
How deep do the anchors get set?
4 ft
Which vessel goes to the 3 meter mark?
Tender vessel
Diameter of the flex pipe
Inside 5.7
Outside 8.1
Flex pipe deployed gradient
1:300
How long does the OPDS refueling operation take?
48 hours
If you’re frustrate on the test remember what?
Storage tank
What is a BTU
Beach Termination Unit
Where is the BTU placed
High water mark
What does the manifold do?
Directs the flow of fuel
What is a switching manifold?
Controls the fuel flow at the tactical petroleum terminal (TPT)
What is a fuel unit defined as?
1/3 rd of a TPT