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1
Q

Name four ways gases are stored and transported?

A

Compressed (non-liquefied)
Liquefied
Refrigerated (cryogenic)
Dissolved

2
Q

What is critical pressure?

A

The pressure needed to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature

3
Q

What does BLEVE stand for?

A

Boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion

4
Q

What are the hazards associated with a cylinder failure (FOCCAT)

A
Flammable
Oxidising
Corrosive
Cryogenic
Asphyxiant
Toxic
5
Q

What temperature does, if heated past, acetylene have the potential to reheat internally?

A

Above 300 degrees

6
Q

What colour is an acetylene cylinder?

A

Maroon with yellow reflective collar

7
Q

What is the hazard overlay for an acetylene incident and what is it used for?

A

200m

To see what surrounding risks might be in the hazard zone.

8
Q

What three ways can the risk to crews be minimised?

A

Kept to a minimum in hazard zone
Work behind substantial cover
Full PPE
Wear BA within 25 m of heated cylinder

9
Q

What does CAP stand for?

A

Cylinder assessment process

10
Q

How long do you cool the cylinder for before doing the CAP?

A

1 hour

11
Q

What information must be gathered during a cylinder incident?

A

Identify type of cylinder involved
Contents
Location
Number of cylinders involved