21 Questions
Which type of system is used to prevent fires and explosions in hydrocarbon storage tanks?
Deluge system
What is the purpose of a deluge valve in a water spray system?
To actuate the flow of water
What are the limitations to the use of water spray for fire protection?
Nature of the equipment to be protected
Which type of systems can actuate system actuation valves mechanically?
Hydraulic systems
What are water spray systems commonly used to protect?
All of the above
What is the purpose of a water spray system?
To provide complete surface wetting
What type of outlet is required for alcohol-type foams?
Type I
What is the purpose of a deluge water system for hydrocarbon storage tanks?
To prevent fires and explosions
What is the function of a deluge valve in a water spray system?
To initiate the flow of water
What can happen if preventive measures are not put in place to cool and remove heat from a fire in a hydrocarbon storage tank?
A boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion (BLEVE)
Which type of system is commonly used to protect equipment from exposure fires in flammable liquid and gas tankage, piping, and equipment?
Water spray system
What factors are considered when designing a water spray system?
All of the above
What is the purpose of a central foam distributing system?
To supply foam concentrate to the piping system
What type of systems are often installed to protect chemical processing plants?
Foam spray systems
Which type of foam-discharge outlet is required for alcohol-type foams?
Type I
What is the purpose of a central foam distributing system?
To control the foam solution in the piping system
What type of systems are often installed to protect chemical processing plants?
Foam distributing systems
What can automatically activate a system that consists of foam spray systems and foam monitors?
Fire detectors
What is the purpose of a deluge water system for hydrocarbon storage tanks?
To prevent fires and explosions in hydrocarbon storage tanks
What is the function of a deluge valve in a water spray system?
To initiate the flow of water in the system
What can happen if preventive measures are not put in place to cool and remove heat from a fire in a hydrocarbon storage tank?
A boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) can occur
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