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Name the 3 types of bulk transportation containers |
1. (Railroad) Tank Cars 2. (Highway) Cargo Tank Trucks 3. Intermodal containers (Highway, railroad and maritime) |
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Name the 7 types of(Railroad) Tank Cars |
1. Low pressure (general service/non-pressure) 2. Pressure 3. Cryogenic Liquid 4. Hopper Car 5. Pneumatically unloaded hopper 6. Flat Car 7. Special (service) car |
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Name the types of(Highway) Cargo Tank Trucks |
1. low pressure flammable liquid tank truck (DOT-406 /MC-306)
2. low pressure chemical tank truck (DOT-407 / MC-307) 3. corrosive liquid tank truck (DOT-412 / MC-312) 4. High pressure tank truck (MC-331) 5.Cryogenic liquid tank truck (MC-338) 6. Dry Bulk cargo tank truck 7. Tube Trailer (compressed gas trailer) 8. Box Trailer (mixed cargo) |
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Describe the characteristics of the Low pressure (general service/non-pressure) tank car |
- Vapor pressure below 25 PSI - Tank test pressure = 60 and 100 PSI - Capacity = 4K to 45K gallons - Cylindrical with removable ends - Fittings for loading at TOP and BOTTOM - At least 1 manway to access interior - DOT specs on right side of car - Up to 6 separate compartments - carries hazardous and non-hazardous mat. |
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Describe the characteristics of the Pressure tank car |
- Vapor pressure above 25 PSI - Capacity = 4K to 45K gallons - Cylindrical metal with rounded ends - non compartmentalized - Typically TOP loading - Single opening for valves - carries flammable liquids and liquefied compressed gasses |
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Describe the characteristics of the Cryogenic Liquid tank car |
- Ground-level cabinets on sides or ends of car - Tank within a tank - Interior is stainless steel - Vacuum between inner/outer tanks - protects (cools) shipment for 30 days
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Describe the characteristics of the Hopper Car |
- uncovered carries coal, sand, gravel, rock - covered carries dry bulk materials |
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Describe the characteristics of the Pneumatically unloaded hopper |
- Unloaded by air pressure - Transports dry bulk loads - Pressure during unloading = 20 to 80 PSI |
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Characteristics of the low-pressure flammable liquid tank truck are? |
- DOT-406 / MC-306 - Oval shape with blunt (flat) ends - carries all kinds of flammable liquids - cannot contain pressurized gasses - ladder on back - max capacity = 9000 gallons |
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Characteristics of the low-pressure chemical tank truck are? |
- DOT-407 / MC-307 - Insulated = horseshoe shape - un-insulated = circular shape and have reinforcing rings - max capacity = 6000 gallons - can be pressurized up to 40 PSI |
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what do the Manufacturer's labels and signal words stand for? |
- CAUTION — Minor health effects (eye irritation) - WARNING — Moderate hazards (flammability) - DANGER — Highest degree of hazard (severe or deadly effects) - POISON — Highly toxic (pesticides) |
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DOT-406 or MC-306 Non Pressure (Flammable) Flammable Liquid Tank Capacity = 9,000 gallons Pressure = less than 3 PSI Shape = Oval, multiple compartments Manholes = recessed Rollover protection Valves = Bottom Vapor recovery likely Carries = flammable/combustible liquids |
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DOT-407 or MC-307 Low-Pressure Chemical Tank Capacity = 6,000 gallons Pressure = 25 to 40 PSI Shape = Horseshoe or rounded, may have multiple compartments Stiffening rings rollover protection Can have reinforcing/stiffening rings Carries = flammable/combustible liquids, acid, caustics and poisons |
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DOT-412 or MC-312 Corrosive Liquid Tank Truck Capacity = 6,000 gallons Pressure = 35 to 50 PSI (less than 75 PSI) Shape = tube/small diameter Single tank/compartment with reinforcing rings around tank Top loading at rear or center Splash guard provides Rollover protection Carries = Strong corrosives but can't carry pressurized gasses |
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MC 331 High Pressure Tank Truck Capacity = 11,500 gallons (Short/bobtail = 3,500 gal) Pressure = Above 100 PSI (up to 300 PSI) Single steel compartment Bolted manhole at front or rear Carries = gasses liquefied by pressure High BLEVE potential Typically painted white or silver |
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MC-338 Cryogenic Liquid Tank Truck Capacity = 7,000 gallons Pressure = less than 22 PSI Temperatures = below -150 degrees F Shape = round tank with large cabinet at rear of tank Well insulated Thermos bottle May have vapor discharge from relief valves Carries = gasses liquefied by refrigeration Very High BLEVE potential |
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Pressurized Tank Car DOT 105, DOT 109, DOT 112, DOT 114, DOT 120 Capacity = 33,500 gallons Pressure = 100 - 600 PSI Carries = Single compartment Cylindrical housing at top of car encloses valves |
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Non-Pressurized (general service) tank Car DOT 103, DOT 104, DOT 111, DOT 115 Capacity = 30,000 gallons Pressure = up to 100 PSI Can be compartmentalized Valves and fittings are exposed |
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High Pressure Tube Car Carries gasses in high pressures |
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Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car DOT 113 Pressure = Low Test pressures = 60 to 175 PSI Temperatures = below -130 Valves and fittings enclosed in cabinet at lower side/end of car |
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Compressed Gas/Tube Trailer Pressure = 3,000 to 5,000 PSI Individual steel cylinders banded together |
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Dry Bulk Cargo tank truck Pressure = less than 22 PSI (typically NOT under pressure) Carries = calcium carbide, oxidizers, corrosive solids, cement, plastic pellets or fertilizers Always includes bottom hoppers |
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What capacities are required for a container to be considered "Bulk"? |
Over 119 Gallons Over 882 pounds |
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Tote Intermediate bulk container (IBC) Capacity = 119 to 703 gallons Hazardous to ship and store |
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The general characteristics of Intermodal Tanks are: |
Used for shipping and storing Capacity = up to 5000 or 6000 gallons can be pressurized or non pressurized can contain cryogenic gasses |
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IM-101 (IMO Type 1) Common appearance with IM-102 Capacity = 5,000 to 6,300 gallons Pressure = classified as non pressurized BUT can have working pressure up to 100 PSI Transports = flammable liquids with flash point below 32 degrees F |
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IM-102 (IMO Type 2) Common appearance with IM-101 Capacity = 5,000 to 6,300 gallons Pressure = classified as non pressurized BUT can have working pressure 14.7 to 24.4 PSI Transports = flammable liquids with flash point between 32 and 140 degrees F |
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DOT Spec 51 (IMO Type 5) Capacity = 50 to 5,500 gallons Pressure = classified as pressurized has working pressure from 100 to 500 PSI Transports = gasses liquefied by pressure Less common than IM-101 and IM-102 |
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IMO Type 7 |
IMO Type 7 Cryogenic Tank Container Transports gasses liquefied by refrigeration |
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What are the 2 types of Intermodal Containers |
Freight Container (Sealand Van) Tank Container (AKA Intermodal Tank) |