PREVMED 2 Flashcards
What is Reverse Osmosis
the reverse of natural osmosis achieved by external application of sufficient reverse pressure to cause the solvent to flow in its UNNATURAL DIRECTION
Define coaming
a raised frame to keep water out
What is distillation
**The total process the distilling plant forms, including evaporation and condensation
What is total coliform?
A group of closely related, mostly harmless BACTERIA that live in soil and water as well as the guts of animals
What is NAVSEASYSCOM responsibility?
**Responsible for potable water systems, including treatment FACILITIES and processes to assure that safe drinking water is from an approved source:
Design
Construction
Maintenance
What is NAVFACENGCOM responsible for
**promulgating instructions for SHIP-TO-SHORE.
Also providing water from an approved source when ship is berthed at naval facility
What is BUMED responsibility
**Promulgate instructions, notices or other publications to reflect AFLOAT water requirements
Who is responsible for promulgating the water sanitation bill?
**Commanding Officer
Who is responsible for the supply and treatment of potable water sources?
**Engineering department
how many gallons per day are specified by NAVSEASYSCOM for daily operations
**50 gallons per man per day
No less than 2 gallons per day per man while in water conservation hours
When ship-to-shore or ship-to-ship connections are about to be made, WHO must be present?
Medical
Authorized personnel
What is the requirement to receive water from an UNAPPROVED source?
**Allowed to be received onboardif the water hasbeentreated at a minimum of 2.0 ppm prior to receipt
What are the shore-to-ship approved sources that fall under
US military sources including establishment under cognizance of?
**British Royal Navy
Canadian Forces
Royal Australian Navy
What are the three types of Distillation plants
steam distilling: Uses steam
Heat distilling: uses heat
Vapor Compression Type: USES ELECTRICAL ENERGY
How many types of reverse osmosis are there and what are they?
2
**single: additional disinfection required such as bromine or chlorination
Triple: additional disinfection NOT required
a single pass RO plant requires what?
additional disinfection with chlorine or bromination is required
is additional disinfection required for a triple pass RO plant?
no, the water quality is often better than distilled water
Potable water tanks should NEVER be filled with what kind of water?
Ballast water, unless necessary for survival of the ship
What is the approving authority for Potable water tank coating
**NSF/ANSI
What are the requirements for sounding tubes?
- Disinfect prior to use: 100 ppm FAC for 2 minutes
- LABELED: “Potable Water Use Only”
Potable water filling lines must be what color and how far off the deck?
- **Dark Blue
- 18 inches from the deck
How far off the deck will potable water hose lockers be when located on the weather deck?
18 inches
What is printed, step by step instructions for disinfection of hoses and risers post CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE THE LOCKER
**Water sanitation bill
How are hoses labeled?
POTABLE WATER ONLY
1 inch high letters every 10 feet
What is the halogen residual range?
0.2 - 2.0 ppm
if potable water is coming from sources of doubtful quality, what will the halogen residual requirements?
**2.0 ppm
How often is the emergency potable water tank tested
Monthly
Each positive sample will have how many repeat samples and from where
3 repeat
one at original
one upstream no more than 5 service connections (01-15-2-L)
one down stream no more than 5 service connections (01-20-2-L)
Which diethyl-p-phenylene diamine (DPD) test, test for FAC or TBR
**DPD #1
Which diethyl-p-phenylene diamine tests for total chlorine residual?
**DPD #4
What is the accuracy of the color comparator?
(+) or (-) 10 percent
What is the accuracy of the Portable Spectrophotometer?
(+) or (-) 2 percent
For the color comparator test how soon after additional test tab is placed will you read the results?
60 seconds
How often do you test halogen?
daily while underway
weekly otherwise
how often is bacteriological testing completed?
Weekly
Whenever abnormal halogen demand is present
after repairs to potable water systems
What temperature is BACTI samples incubated at?
Incubate samples for 24 hours at 35 degrees C
Where will you record BACTI results?
Potable water log and/or TMIP including positive and negative controls
Cross connections with non-potable systems occur when what type of Leaks in common bulkheads occur?
Potable water tanks Fuel tanks Ballast tanks Bilges Wastewater tanks
What is the least desirable method of water disinfection?
**Manual Chlorine Disinfection (batch method) because it may result in over chlorination
What is the desirable disinfectant choice
**Calcium hypochlorite (HTH)
What is the clear, slightly yellow liquid called in regards to HTH?
Supernatant
What is the chlorine dosage rule of thumb?
One once HTH per 5,000 gallons of water equals 1.0ppm FAC
What are the two types of brominators?
In-line (proportioning)
Recirculation
How long do you hold solution for in METHOD ONE of disinfecting water systems?
**24 hours
Drain
Refill
Test BACTI
In METHOD TWO of disinfection of water sources how long will the disinfected surfaces remain in contact with chlorine solution
30 minutes
Refill
Test BACTI
In METHOD THREE how long will you hold the solution for?
6 hours THEN
add potable water to chlorine solution to fill tank and hold THIS water for 24 hours
Drain
refill
Perform Test
When attempting to control taste and odor which method requires approval from NAVSEASYSCOM?
**Steam method
When storing HTH how long can the ready use stock stay in storage?
no more than 7 days
How many bottles of HTH can be stored in an individual locker or bin?
**no more than; 48 SIX OZ bottles
How will all fire resistant lockers, bins and enclosures containing HTH be labeled?
“Hazardous Material, Calcium Hypochlorite”
RED LETTERS WITH A WHITE BACKGROUND
How long will the MDR maintain the record of potable water surveillance?
**2 years
How will you document the results of a bacteriological test result?
Presence or absence
Include +/- controls
Purpose of test
For a colilert bacteriological test, what is the color that indicates the sample is positive for total coliform?
Yellow
Florescent yellow is positive for fecal coliform
For a Colisure bacteriological test, What color indicates the sample is positive for total coliforms?
Magenta
Florescent light blue is positive for E. coli
Yellow=negative
What are some sources of contamination?
leaks in common bulkheads between potable water tanks and fuel tanks, ballast tanks, bilges and wastewater tanks
CHT operates in three modes, what are they?
restricted waters
at sea
in port
What type of CHT is installed on the majority of navy ships?
**Type II-B Marine sanitation device
Each tank has two sewage pumps which are connected in parallels to discharge sewage and grey water to what receiving facility?
Ship Waste Off-loading Barge (SWOB)
or it will go overboard
What chemical causes the greatest danger to ships and personnel?
**H2S
Hydrogen Sulfide
who must be notified in the event of a CHT spill or leak
Engineering officer
XO
SMDR
what toxic gas is associated with a rotten egg smell?
Hydrogen Sulfide
What immunizations are required for personnel working with wastewater?
Polio (IPV)
Tetanus (Td)
What type of PPE is required by CHT workers?
Coveralls RUBBER BOOTS RUBBER GLOVES Face shield SCBA (when necessary)
When cleaning cht contaminated clothing what will you use?
Hot water and soap
If a CHT spill occurs in medical, the galley, or berthing spaces what EPA approved disinfectants will be used?
**Germicides:
Phenolic type
Iodine Type
How is CHT color coded?
**Gold (on valve handles and operating levers)
Untreated sewage in US waters is prohibited within what range?
Within 3 nautical miles of shore