Container Numbers

Question 1

Bulk Vs Non-Bulk packaging (numbers)

Answer 1

Non bulk < Solid: 882 lbs, Liquid: 119 gal, Gas: 1,001 lbs < Bulk

Question 2

Dot/TC 117

Answer 2

Low Pressure/High-Hazard Flammable Tank Car. Class 3

Question 3

Spec 51 (IMO Type 5)

Answer 3

Pressure Intermodal Tank. Classes 2 and 3

Question 4

IMO Type 7

Answer 4

Cryogenic Intermodal Tank

Question 5

IM 101 and IM 102

Answer 5

Non-Pressure Intermodal Tank
IM 101: Non hazardous and hazardous WMD
IM 102: Whiskey and wine

Question 6

Box vs beam frame

Answer 6

Box frame: Full rigid metal structure
Beam frame: Metal framework on the ends of the tank

Question 7

TC 406/DOT 406/SCT-306 (MC 306, TC 306)

Answer 7

Non-pressure liquid cargo tanks. Class 3. Oval shape

Question 8

TC 407/DOT 407/SCT-307 (MC 307, TC 307)

Answer 8

Low-pressure liquid cargo tanks. Classes 3 and 8. Horseshoe shape (commonly double shelled)

Question 9

DOT 412/TC 412/SCT-312

Answer 9

Corrosive liquid cargo tanks. Class 8. Reinforcement ribs

Question 10

MC 331/TC 331/SCT-331

Answer 10

High pressure liquid cargo tanks. Class 2. Pill shape

Question 11

MC 338/TC 338/SCT-338 (TC341, CGA341)

Answer 11

Cryogenic liquid tank. Double shelled. Doghouse/valve control box

Question 12

• Withstand 2 inch/hour rain
• Free dropping from 4 ft
• Stacking test equal to the weight of the package for at least 24 hours
• Penetration by a dropped weight more than 1 1/4” diameter, weighing 13.2 lbs dropped from 40 inches
• Must withstand normal delivery incidents

Answer 12

Type A Radioactive Packaging

Question 13

• Withstand 30 ft drop on weakest point
• Puncture dropped 40” into a 6” diameter steel rod 8” high, hitting the package’s weakest point
• Withstand 1475F for 30 min
• Drop of 1,100 lbs, 30 ft onto the package
• Immersion under 50 ft of water

Answer 13

Type B Radioactive Packaging

Question 14

Most hazardous amounts of radiation by air

Answer 14

Type C Radioactive Packaging