Containers - Highway Cargo.pdf - Livonia Professional Firefighters
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanks<br />
Presented by<br />
Bill Hand<br />
Training Coordinator<br />
Hazardous Materials Response Team<br />
Harris County, Texas<br />
Madison, Wisconsin<br />
August 2007<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Trucks<br />
Objectives<br />
The technician trainee, given examples of the following<br />
cargo tanks, shall identify each tank by type, and identify at<br />
least one material and its hazard class that is typically found<br />
in each tank:<br />
NFPA 472 (2002 Edition), 6.2.1.1(C)<br />
603-1.04a. Non-pressure liquid tanks (MC-306/DOT-406)<br />
603-1.04b. Low pressure chemical tanks (MC-307/DOT-407)<br />
603-1.04c. Corrosive liquid tanks (MC-312/DOT-412)<br />
603-1.04d. High-pressure tanks (MC-331)<br />
603-1.04e. Cryogenic liquid tanks (MC-338)<br />
603-1.04f. Tube trailers tanks<br />
MC-306/DOT<br />
306/DOT-406<br />
Atmospheric Pressure <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank<br />
• Oval cross section non-pressure (3 psi)<br />
• Single shell aluminum construction<br />
• 9000 Gallon capacity<br />
• Transports motor fuels<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Non Pressure <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 306 / DOT 406<br />
Elliptical Cross-<br />
Section, Flat End<br />
Vapor Recovery<br />
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Wheel Assemblies<br />
• Two Main Types<br />
• Dual Wheeled Axles<br />
• Most Common<br />
• Single Wheeled Axles<br />
• AKA Super Singles<br />
Emergency Shut-off<br />
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MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
Integrated dome cover<br />
Observation port<br />
Overfill sensor<br />
Vapor recovery vent<br />
MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
Vapor recovery system<br />
Old<br />
Vapor recovery piping<br />
New<br />
MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
Vapor recovery system vent<br />
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MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
Overfill protection<br />
“Scully System”<br />
Terminal Side<br />
Truck Side<br />
Overfill protection<br />
MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
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MC-306 / DOT-406 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank Construction<br />
Brake bar interlock<br />
Load / Discharge Valves<br />
Vapor recovery connection<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
Traffic Control<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Naphtha<br />
JP-4<br />
Gasoline<br />
Product identification<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC306/DOT 406<br />
Is the cooling water effective<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Thermal cooling begins – 3 ea. 1 ¾ water lines<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Fire calms down – 3 ea. 1 ¾ water lines<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Foam application begins – 2 ea. 1 ¾ @ 100 gpm per line<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Three dimensional fires<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
Shear section<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
No wind……<br />
…….make your own<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
Grounding & Bonding<br />
• Clean connections<br />
• Cables intact<br />
• Last connection in non-<br />
flammable atmosphere<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 306/DOT 406<br />
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MC-307/DOT<br />
307/DOT-407<br />
Low Pressure <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank<br />
• Circular cross-section section (up to 40 psi.)<br />
• Double shell w/insulation must common<br />
• One or two compartments<br />
• 6000 to 7000 gal capacity<br />
• Transports flammable and combustible liquids<br />
and poisons<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Low Pressure <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 307 / DOT 407<br />
Insulated<br />
Non-insulated<br />
Stiffening Rings<br />
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Un-insulated<br />
Insulated<br />
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MC-307/407<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 307/DOT 407<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
MC-312 / DOT-412<br />
Corrosive Liquid <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanks<br />
• Circular cross section, smaller diameter<br />
• Overturn protection at dome and valves<br />
• Capacity 5000 to 6000 gallons<br />
• Transport corrosives and other high density<br />
liquids<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Corrosive Liquid <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 312 / DOT 412<br />
Stiffening Rings<br />
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MC 312/ DOT 412<br />
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Vacuum Trucks MC 312/DOT 412<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 312/DOT 412<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Pressure <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 331<br />
Circular, Rounded End<br />
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FRONT<br />
REAR<br />
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Hydraulic pump on<br />
NH3 <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank<br />
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Hydrogen fluoride, anhydrous<br />
MC 331<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Compressed Gas <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank (China)<br />
MEMPHIS<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 3331<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
Anhydrous<br />
Ammonia MC 331<br />
11 May 1976<br />
Houston Post Buildings<br />
6,500 ppm for 2 Minutes<br />
IDLH 500 ppm<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response MC 331<br />
MC-338<br />
Cryogenic Liquid <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank<br />
• Insulated “Thermos Bottle” design<br />
• Double shell w/relief protection<br />
•Vapors discharge from road relief valve<br />
• Transport LOX, Liquid nitrogen, Liquid<br />
argon, Liquid hydrogen, LNG<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Cryogenic Liquid <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 338 / Non Spec.<br />
Tank Within a Tank<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Cryogenic Liquid <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank MC 338 / Non Spec.<br />
Circular, Rounded End<br />
MC 338<br />
MC 338<br />
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PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE<br />
FRANGIBLE DISK<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response CGA 341<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response CGA 341<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Tube Trailers<br />
Permanently<br />
Mounted Cylinders<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Tube Trailers<br />
•Examples include<br />
Hydrogen, Helium<br />
and Argon<br />
Spec Gas Fire<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Dry Bulk Commodity Carriers (Non-Specification)<br />
V-Shaped Unloading<br />
Compartments<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Molten Sulfur <strong>Cargo</strong> Tank (Non-Specification)<br />
Breathing Air<br />
Cylinder<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response Non Spec.<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response Non-Spec<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response Non-Spec<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response<br />
<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response Non-Spec<br />
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<strong>Highway</strong> <strong>Cargo</strong> Tanker<br />
Emergency Response Non-Spec<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Asphalt Trailer (Non-Specification)<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Asphalt Trailer (Non-Specification)<br />
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Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Asphalt Trailer (Non-Specification)<br />
Bulk <strong>Containers</strong> - <strong>Highway</strong><br />
Asphalt Trailer (Non-Specification)<br />
Thanks for your Interest!<br />
Any Questions<br />
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