Section 8

Question 1

How are bulkheads different than baffles?

Answer 1

Bulkheads divide a large tank into smaller tanks. Baffles have holes in them and are placed into tanks to control slosh

Question 2

Should a tank vehicle take curves, on ramps, or off ramps at the posted speed
limits?

Answer 2

NO

Question 3

How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles?

Answer 3

Smooth bore tankers do not have baffles and are more likely to suffer from forward and backward surge.

Question 4

What three things determine how much liquid you can load?

Answer 4

The amount the liquid will expand in transit.
The weight of the liquid.
Legal weight limits.

Question 5

What is outage?

Answer 5

Liquids expand as they warm and you must leave room for the expanding liquid. This is called “outage.”

Question 6

How can you help control surge?

Answer 6

Keep a steady pressure on the brakes. Do not release too soon when coming to a stop. Brake far in advance of a stop and increase your following distance.

Question 7

What two reasons make special care necessary when driving tank vehicles?

Answer 7

high center of gravity and liquid movement