Petroleum Safety
What are the three elements of fire?
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
Describe the TPU (capacity, pump assembly)
Two 500/600 gallon truck
50 GPM Pump Assembly
For how long should document be retained on file?
Active File - 1 Year
Inactive File - 3 Years
Total - 4 Years
How often do you submit F/E
Every 30 days
How many gallons is a BBL?
42 Gallons
A Soldier drenched in fuel should wet their clothes, rinse with water, wash skin with soapy water and seek medical aid
True or False
True
Describe the GPM pump and Filter Separator capabilities of the Fuel System Supply Point (FSSP)
350 GPM Pump
350 GPM Filter Separator
What is DA Form 7899?
Petroleum Daily Reconciliations and Inventory Management
When should you change filter elements?
Every 36 months
What is the minimum requirement of fire extinguishers for refueling operations?
20 B:C
What are the causes of spills?
Human Error, Mechanical Failures, Natural Causes
During ROM operations, what is the usual method for determining the amount of fuel needed?
Usually timed
What form is used to submit samples to the lab?
DD Form 2927
What are contamination hazards?
Water
Sediment
Commingling
Microbiological Growth
What are three petroleum contaminant classifications?
Dust, Gas, Liquid
How many classes of fire are there?
4
Class A: Combustible Materials
Class B: Flammable Liquids
Class C: Electrical Equipment
Class D: Combustible Metals
Describe the MFS
1 PRM
7 TRM’s
600 GPM Pump Assembly
The form used to record Daily Issues of Petroleum Products
APC Form 3643
What are the three jet fuel additives?
SDA - Static Dissipator Additive
CI - Corrosion Inhibitor
FSII - Fuel System Icing Inhibitor
Which publication covers petroleum operations?
ATP 4-43
The higher the flashpoint the more dangerous the fuel
True or False
False; Fuels with higher flashpoints are considered less dangerous because they are less likely to ignite compared to fuels with lower flashpoints.
Describe the M969 (Capacity, GPM Pump Assembly, F/S)
5,000 gallon capacity
300 GPM Pump Assembly
15 elements 5 canisters 15 go no go fuses
What are the required forms for units to submit to their higher HQ for the monthly fuel report?
APC Form 3643, APC Form 3644, APC Form 1348-8, DD Form 2921, DD Form 1898
Describe the three stages of the filtering process
First Stage - Filter Elements Remove Solids from fuel
Second Stage - Removes water
Third Stage - Go No Go safety shut offWhat are the procedures in order to refuel an aircraft?
Ground
Bond
Connect nozzle and Refuel