Module A Flashcards by Tanner Empey

Most common cause for ignition

Smoking and Matches

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Mixture too lean

Less than 1%

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Proper Mixture to ignite

1-8%

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Mixture too rich

More than 8%

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What is Static Electricity

Friction between two unlike substances.

Can be controlled by grounding/bonding

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Unventilated Space

Source of Vapor

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What is grounding

Connecting units to a grounding rod, causing static energy to be discharged into the earth.

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What is bonding

EQUALIZING units by connecting them

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Grounding rod depth in COARSE ground

6 ft

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Grounding rod depth in CLAY

4 ft

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Grounding rod in silt AND mud

3 ft

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Fuel on skin

Wet clothes first, or ground yourself

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Fuel in eyes

Remove contacts/glasses

Flush eyes

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Fuel has been swallowed

Immediately keep victim calm
Rinse mouth, do not drink

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Inhalation of Vapors

Remove victim from vapors to fresh air

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Minor spills

Inland - less than 1,000
Costal - less than 10,000

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Medium spills

Inland - 1,000 to 10,000
Costal - 10,000 to 100,000

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Major spills

Inland - more than 10,000

Costal - more than 100,000

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Three causes of spills

Human

Natural

Mechanical

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Number 1 cause of spills

Human error

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SPCC

Spill Prevention Control and countermeasure

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FRP

Facility Response Plan

They establish what to do

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5 phases of the FRP

Discovery and notification
Control and containment
Cleanup and recovery
Disposal and waste
Restoration

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Floating boom

Tubular floating sectional device that’s inflated

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What organization deals with anything chemical?

EPA

How many agencies make up the NRT? (National Response Team)

12 agencies

Elements of a fire

Air Combustible material Ignition source

Oxygen required to ignite, and normal oxygen amount?

16% to ignite 21% normal

Classes of fires?

A B C & D

Class A fire

Books, wood, paper, etc…

Class B fire

Liquids. Gas, jet fuel, oil etc…

Class C Fire

Electrical fires

Class D fire

Combustible metal and other chemicals

Principals of extinguishing fires

Control the heat Control the air Control the fuel

Water fire extinguisher

Class A

Carbon Dioxide extinguisher

B/C fires - electrical and petroleum

Dry chemical extinguisher

A/B/C fires. Smothers the fire

Halon Extinguisher

Class D fires

P.A.S.S

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

Three types of pumps

Rotary, reciprocating, centrifugal

Components of a centrifugal pump

Casing Volute Impeller Suction port Discharge port Vent valve Drain plug

Four major pump assemblies

Suction port assembly Pump housing Air eliminator Discharge port assembly

Friction loss?

Loss of pressure

What are filter separators used for?

Removes solid contaminants and free of entrained water from liquid fuels.

Types of contaminants

Water Sediment Commingling fuel Microbiological growth

50 GPM Separator

Four filters and four canisters

100 GPM separator

5 elements and 5 canisters

240 GPM separator

3 filters and 1 canister

300 GPM separator (horizontal)

15 filters, 5 canisters, 15 go no go fuses

300 GPM separator (vertical)

Model A - 15 filters and 15 canisters Model B - 6 filters and 2 separators

350 GPM separator

18 filters and 18 canisters

600 GPM separator

7 filters and 2 canisters

Two stages of filtering

Filter elements Filter canisters

Functions of filter elements?

Filter out solid contaminants and turns water particles into droplets

Function of the canister

Teflon screen which pulls water downward

When do we change filter elements?

Every 36 months

Other reasons to change filter

When the lab says to When the pressure differential exceeds limits Sudden drop in diff pressure When changing to a higher grade of product

Reference point

A fixed point

Reference height

Distance from reference point to the bottom of the tank

Datum plate

Smooth surface to measure to

Cut

Clear line made by the liquid

Innage

Height of product from the surface of the product to the bottom of tank

Outage

Free space in tank from the product to reference point

Gauge readings to the nearest?

1/8 inch

Spot sample

Sample form a specific location

Outlet sample

Sample taken at the level of tank outlet

Drain sample

Sample taken from the drain off valve

AR 710-2

Everything converted to gallons

1 barrel equals how many gallons?

Petroleum sample tag

DD form 2927

Cup case thermometer submersion times

5 min 15 min

How many measurements for depth of product more than 15 ft

3 measurements

How many measurements for product 10 - 15 ft deep

2 measurements

How many measurements for product Less than 10 ft

1 measurement

Acceptable fuel must be….

Clear, clean, bright, and on specification

MOGAS color

Red

Commercial unleaded

Amber

JP 8

Water white to straw yellow

Diesel color

Brown

Remove water from tanks how often?

Daily

What temp does API gravity need to be corrected to?

60 F

Strapping chart

Way of changing feet and inches, to gallons

Flashpoint of JP8

100 F

Filter testing is required how often?

Every 30 days

Yellow arc on differential gauge?

20-35 PSI

What is the first line of defense against oils spills?

Prevention methods

Spontaneous combustion can be prevented by?

Proper ventilation

Module A Flashcards

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