Pump Operator PRL And BRV

Question 1

Who determines pressure required at the pump?

Answer 1

The branch operator

Question 2

What are operating principles when pump operator on the PRL

Answer 2

Control the discharge carefully and make any changes gradually
Ensure water supply is maintained constantly
If it necessary to cut water supply for any reason every effort must be made to warn the branch operators before this happens
Watch gauges constantly as this will tell what is happening with regard to supply and delivery
Ensure the tank is full at all times so it is ready for use
Ensure that you know exactly where all your deliveries are working

Question 3

What is the theoretical lift when pumping from open water?

Answer 3

10m

Question 4

How many ;eights of hose should there be between pumps in a water relay?

Answer 4

7

Question 5

How many litres per min can the BRV pump?

Answer 5

511

Question 6

What is the max operating pressure of the BRV?

Answer 6

22 bar

Question 7

If the main branch operator does not specify a pressure what should be supplied to start?

Answer 7

3 bar

Question 8

When pumping from a pressure fed supply on a roadway what additional PPE should be worn?

Answer 8

Hi-viz and ear plugs

Question 9

When pumping at a high rise incident for every meter the branch is above the pump what additional bar should be added?

Answer 9

0.1 bar

Question 10

Hoe many kilometres of hose are there in the HVPU?

Answer 10

3km

Question 11

What is CREFT?

Answer 11

Creating the flow
Raising the water
Entry loss
Frictional resistance
Temperature

Question 12

What hose should be used to connect a pump to a standpipe when implement a pressure fed supply?

Answer 12

70mm