AUC 338 Application of Water on Energized Electrical Equipment Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who can make the decision to apply water streams to electrical components at Con Ed facilities?
A Chief Officer ABOVE the rank of DC ((Car 421 or 422) in consultation with the Con Ed White Hat at the scene…
4.2
T/F
Handlines shall NEVER be used on energized electrical components at Con Edison facilities.
TRUE
2.1
The next few question pertain to the following:
The minimum safe operating distances for applying water on Energized or De-energized electrical components:
5.3
___Feet on live 138 kV electrical components for___degree or greater fog streams.
15’
30 degree OR greater fog stream.
5.3
___Feet on live 138kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than___degree fog.
75’
less than 30 degree
5.3
___feet on live 345 kV electrical components for___degree or greater fog streamms.
25’
for 30 degree OR greater fog streams.
5.3
___feet on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog.
125 feet
5.3
These minimum safe operating distances are from the___to the nearest___in the direction of the stream.
from the tip of the nozzle
to the nearest energized electrical equipment in the direction of the stream
5.3 note
Can the “Aquastream Master Stream Nozzle” carried by all Aerial Ladders and Engine Companies be used for this operation?
NO
This nozzle is factory preset to a fog stream of 130 degrees.
5.5
Without water flowing the safe distance for a
345kV is:__
15-38kV is:___.
345kV=18 feet
15-38kV=10 feet
When raising aerial & TL buckets, maintain an ___foot safe clearance horizontally from the substations exterior fence line.
18 foot
T/F
Only fresh water shall be used for applying water streams on live electrical components. Salt water shall never be used.
TRUE
7.3
T/F
No additives including any type of foam shall be used. Additives increase the electrical conductivity of the water.
TRUE
7.6
