Technician Goals - ANSWER-Analyze, Plan, Implement, Evaluate, Terminate
Cryogenic Liquid Tank Cars - ANSWER-Construction: Tank w/in a tank, fittings
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Capacity: Varies
Pressure: 25 psig or lower
Hazard Classes: 2.2
Nonpressure Tank Cars - ANSWER-Construction: Exposed fittings w/ or w/o expansion dome, can be compartmented
Capacity: 4,000 - 45,0000 gallons
Pressure: 60-100 psi
Hazard Classes: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
Pneumatically Unloaded Hopper Cars - ANSWER-Construction: V-shaped hulls
Capacity: Varies
Pressure: 20 - 80 psi (loading and unloading only)
Hazard Classes: 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
Pressure Tank Cars - ANSWER-Construction: Fittings enclosed in protective dome, non-compartmented
Capacity: 4,000 - 45,000 gallons
Pressure: 100 - 600 psi
Hazard Classes: 2 and 3
Intermodal Capacity Markings - ANSWER-May include pressures, pounds, and kilograms
IMO 101 - ANSWER-AKA: Non-pressure Intermodal Tank Container
Construction: Box/Beam Type Frame
Capacity: will not exceed 6,300 gallons
Pressure: 25.4 - 100 psi
Hazard Classes: 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8
IMO 102 - ANSWER-AKA: Non-pressure Intermodal Tank Container
Construction: Box/Beam Type Frame
Capacity: will not exceed 6,300 gallons
Pressure: 14.5 - 25.4 psi
Hazard Classes: 3, 6, and 8
IMO type 5 - ANSWER-AKA: Pressure Intermodal Tanks
Construction: Circular cross section, protected fittings
Capacity: up to 5,500 gallons
Pressure: 100 - 500 psi
Hazard Classes: 2 and 3
IMO type 7 - ANSWER-AKA: Cryogenic Intermodal Tanks
Construction: Tank w/in a tank
Capacity: 4,500 - 5,000 gallons
Pressure: 25 psig or less
Hazard Classes: 2.2
Intermodal Tube Containers - ANSWER-AKA: Tube Modules
Construction: Cylinders permanently mounted
Capacity: Varies
Pressure: 3,000 - 5,000 psi
Hazard Classes: 2
Dry Bulk Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: Pneumatic Hopper Trailer
Construction: V-shaped hulls
Capacity: up to 1500 cubic feet
Pressure: Varies
Hazard Classes: 5.1, 8, and 9
Nonpressure Liquid Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: DOT 406 / TC 406 / SCT - 306
Construction: Elliptical cross section, underbelly outlets
Capacity: 7,500 - 10,000 gallons
Pressure: 2.65 - 5 psig
Hazard Classes: 3
Low Pressure Chemical Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: DOT 407 / TC 407 / SCT - 307
Construction: Horseshoe shaped, circular cross section
Capacity: 5,000 - 8,000 gallons
Pressure: 18 - 40 psi @ 170⁰
Hazard Classes: 3.1, 3.2, 8
Corrosive Liquid Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: DOT 412 / TC 412 / SCT - 312
Construction: Black, tar-like material, reinforcing ribs
Capacity: 3,300 - 6,500 gallons
Pressure: 35 - 50 psi
Hazard Classes: 8
High Pressure Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: MC 331/ TC 331 / SCT - 331
Construction: Circular Cross Section, Manway at end
Capacity: 2,500 - 11,500 gallons
Pressure: 100 - 500 psi
Hazard Classes: 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 gases.
Compressed Gas/ Tube Trailer Tanks - ANSWER-Construction: Cylinders stacked and cascaded together.
Capacity: Varies
Pressure: 3,000 - 5,000 psi
Hazard Classes: 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.
Cryogenic Liquid Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-AKA: MC 338/ TC 338 / SCT - 338 (TC 341, GCA 341)
Construction: Tank w/in tank, cabinet at the end, -130⁰ F to -150⁰ F
Capacity: 5,000 - 14,000 GALLONS
Pressure: 23.5 - 500 psi
Hazard Classes: 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.
Cone Roof Tank - ANSWER-Non-pressure
Construction: Weak/Roof-to-shell seams
Capacity: Varies
Pressure: 0 - 0.5 psig
Hazard Classes: 3, 4, 5, and 8
Covered Floating Roof - ANSWER-Non-pressure, Lifter Roof Tank
Construction: Internal Floating Roof, Large Vents at top
Capacity: up to 1,000,000 gallons
Pressure: 0 - 0.5 psig
Hazard Classes: 3
Horizontal Tank - ANSWER-Non-pressure
Construction: Horizontal Cylindrical Tank on legs
Capacity: up to 10,000 gallons
Pressure: 0 - 0.5 psig
Hazard Classes: 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9
Pressure Tanks - ANSWER-Pressure: 0.5 - 15 psig
Capacity: 1,000 - 30,000 gallons
Hazard Classes: 2 and 3
Cryogenic Tanks - ANSWER-Construction: Heavy insulated design with a vacuum.
Capacity: 500 - 20,000 gallons
Pressure: up to 250 psig
Hazard Classes: 2.2
Ton Containers - ANSWER-AKA: Pressure Drums
Construction: 3 ft in diameter and 8 ft long, valves at 12 and 6 o'clock
Capacity: 1 ton
Pressure: 500 - 1,000 psi
Hazard Classes: 2
Intermediate Bulk Containers - ANSWER-AKA: Tote Tanks
Capacity: 300 - 500 gallons
Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) - ANSWER-Isolates a product in a pipeline that has a different product following it. (7,000 psig)
Pipeline Maps - ANSWER-Greatly assist when checking for gas migration.
Closed Head Drums - ANSWER-Two openings: bungs.
Used for liquids
Open Head Drums - ANSWER-No vissble openings. Chime rings used to close.
Used for solids.
Type A - ANSWER-Intended for materials with a higher level of radiation than allowed in excepted or industrial packages. Examples: medicines. Consists of an inner containment vessel made of glass, plastic, or metal and packing material made of vermiculite, rubber, or an aborbent in fiberboard, wood, or metal outer container
Type B - ANSWER-Protects mateials with higher radioactivity levels than [Show Less]