TB 60, methanol vehicles

Question 1

there are several methods of extinguishing methanol fires. the most effective method is the use of?

Answer 1

dry chemical extinguisher

Question 2

the vapor density of methanol is 1.11. therefore, methanol vapors will tend to?

Answer 2

drop the floor

Question 3

each bus will be equipped with an on board fire/explosion suppression system. the components of the system include ? 20 pound ? cylinders mounted beneath the chassis.

Answer 3

two

halon 1301

Question 4

regarding the properties of methanol, which of the following statements are?

Answer 4

methanol vapors will tend to settle in low areas
more chemically reactive than diesel fuel
will mix with water
is more chemically reactive than gasoline

Question 5

the distinctive safety hazard to emerg. incident responders in the event of a leak or fire is that?

Answer 5

burning methanol produces no sout

Question 6

A distinctive hazard associated with methanol fueled vehicles is that methanol?

Answer 6

Burns with low flame luminosity