PP 016: Water Shuttle And Relay Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of water relay?
A
Closed circuit
Pump to pump, using LPPs
Open circuit
Pump to portable dams, pumping appliances
2
Q
How could the insufficient flow be improved with a water relay?
Two answers
A
Shortening the distance between pumps
Increasing diameter of hose
3
Q
The distance between pumps in a relay depends on what three things?
A
The flow required
Diameter of the hose
Contours of the relay route
4
Q
The efficiency of a water relay depends on what factors?
Four answers
A
The pumps being in good working order
The layout of the relay
Skill of the operators
Good communication and incident management
