202-10 Basic Hydraulics
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Which is the primary suppression agent used by the fire service?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Foam
  • Water (correct)
  • Dry chemical
  • What is the weight of a 50' fully charged 1 ¾" Firequip Combat Master Flow hose line?

  • 7.21 gallons
  • 60.17 pounds
  • 80 pounds (correct)
  • 28.84 gallons
  • How much water is required to fill a supply and attack line consisting of 4 lengths of 3" hose and 3 lengths of 1 ¾" hose?

  • 95.07 gallons (correct)
  • 100 gallons
  • 73.44 gallons
  • 21.63 gallons
  • What is the weight of a 100' charged 5" LDH hose line?

    <p>851 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is friction loss?

    <p>The amount of energy lost by water travelling through hose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of science is hydraulics rooted in?

    <p>Physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical science of the properties of a liquid at rest or in motion called?

    <p>Hydrodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of efficient water supply and pumping operations?

    <p>Understanding basic hydraulic theories and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should pump operators be able to perform at an emergency?

    <p>Street math</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the negative effects of an over-pressurized line?

    <p>Fatigue for the nozzle firefighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation can be used to calculate the pump discharge pressure (PDP)?

    <p>PDP = NP + FL + SA + EL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the friction loss per 50 feet of a 1 ¾" hose line with a flow rate of 185 GPM?

    <p>17 PSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the working limit for firefighters managing nozzle reaction force?

    <p>95 lbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gauge should be used to determine nozzle pressure for smooth bore nozzles?

    <p>Pitot gauge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target flow?

    <p>The GPM amount that a DPOP aims to achieve through proper Pump Discharge Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?

    <p>PDP = NP + FL + AL + L +/- E</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum flow rate of a 2 ½" hose line with a 1 1/8" tip?

    <p>265 GPM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum information needed to determine the correct Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?

    <p>Nozzle Pressure (NP) and Friction Loss (FL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a 2 ½" hose line be used?

    <p>For occupancies and fire loads that demand higher GPMs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation to calculate the Pump Discharge Pressure (PDP)?

    <p>PDP = NP + FL + AL + L +/- E</p> Signup and view all the answers

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