GAS Flashcards
(63 cards)
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of an Oxygen cylinder be?
White
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of an Nitrogen cylinder be?
Black
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of a Helium cylinder be?
Brown
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of an Air or Nitrox cylinder be?
Black & White
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of a Heliox cylinder be?
Brown & White
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of a Carbon Dioxide cylinder be?
Grey
As per IMCA D043 what colour should the collar of a Calibration cylinder be?
Pink
Which IMCA document covers the colouring and markings of gas cylinders?
IMCA D043
What IMCA document covers the minimum amounts of gas required for offshore diving?
IMCA D050
What are the three main areas of concern about water in bail-out bottles?
- The reduced capacity of the bottle to contain gas
- The possibility of water being supplied to diver instead of gas
- Potential for serious injury if the bottle explodes during charging due to accelerated corrosion
As per IMCA D018 how often should bail out bottles be checked?
Every 6 months by removing the pillar valve and checking for moisture or rust or other corrosion particles
Which IMCA document is ‘Code of Practice for The Initial and Periodic Examination, Testing and Certification of Diving Plant and Equipment’?
IMCA D018
As per IMCA D018 how often is testing and certification required for a cylinder that goes underwater?
Every 2 years
As per IMCA D018 how often is testing and certification required for a cylinder that remain on surface?
Every 5 years
Over what Oxygen percentage should a gas be handled as pure Oxygen?
25%
What IMCA document covers ‘Guidance on Stainless Steel in Oxygen Systems’?
IMCA D012
As per IMCA D012 what metal should not be used for Oxygen pipework and fittings?
Stainless Steel
What valves should not be used in an Oxygen line?
Quarter-turn valves
(Unless as an emergency shutoff valve)
Can Teflon PTFE tape be used for a fitting in an Oxygen line?
No.
Only oxygen compatible PTFE tape can be used as Teflon tape inside a pipe can ignite easily and will burn
What pressure should an Oxygen quad be reduced to?
Maximum 40Bar
Oxygen or any gas containing more than 25% should not be stored where?
In a confined space
Helium used within the scope of the IMCA D014 international code of practise for offshore diving must contain a minimum of what?
2% Oxygen
Pure inert gas should not be carried on a worksite
How is Oxygen analysis carried out?
Analyser using:
1. Fuel Cell or
2. Magneto-dynamic Cell (paramagnetic)
How does a Fuel cell work?
A fuel cell is a battery which generates electricity in proportion to the PPO2, Polarography