1. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Unit 2.4 Containers and Damage Assessment

2. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Objectives q Key characteristics of containers q Identify various types of highway, rail, fixed and portable containers q Identify potential emergency control devices q Recognize the importance of proper container damage assessment Unit 2.4  2

3. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Key Characteristics q Shape q Pressure q Non-pressurized (0  5 psi) q Low pressure (5  100 psi) q High pressure (100  3,000 psi) q Ultra-high pressure (over 3,000 psi) q Capacity Unit 2.4  3

4. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Container Use q Fixed storage q Transportation q Highway q Rail q Intermodal q Pipeline q Portable Unit 2.4  4

5. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Construction and Standards q Construction materials q Non-ferrous q Ferrous q Alloys q Aluminum q HSLA q Stainless steel q Standards q Rail specification q Highway spec plate q DOT q Motor carrier (MC) Unit 2.4  5

6. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Fixed Facility Containers Unit 2.4  6

7. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Non- and Low Pressure Storage Unit 2.4  7

8. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Pressurized Storage Unit 2.4  8

9. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Specialty Fixed Containers q Telescoping q Cryogenic q Other unique containers exist q Planning is essential Unit 2.4  9

10. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Highway Containers Unit 2.4  10

11. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Non-Pressurized (DOT 406) q Common use: Petroleum products, some poisons q Construction: Mostly made of aluminum Unit 2.4  11

12. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Low Pressure (DOT 407) q Use: General purpose chemical tanker q Construction: Aluminum, SS or steel q Might be insulated Unit 2.4  12

13. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Corrosive Carrier (Dot 412) q Use: Heavy corrosive liquids q Construction: Black iron, SS or alloys q May be specially lined Unit 2.4  13

14. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Pressurized (MC 330 & MC 331) q Use: Liquefied compressed gases q Construction: Steel, HSLA Unit 2.4  14

15. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Cryogenic Carrier (MC 338) q Use: Ultra cold cryogenic liquids q Construction: Specialized with annular space and unique venting characteristics Unit 2.4  15

16. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program High Pressure Tube Trailers Unit 2.4  16

17. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Dry-Bulk Carrier (Non specification) q Use: Hazardous and non-hazardous powdered and granular materials q Pneumatically off-loaded Unit 2.4  17

18. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Intermodal Containers Unit 2.4  18

19. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Video  Containers Unit 2.4  19

20. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Rail Containers Unit 2.4  20

21. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program General Rail Containers q Box cars q Flat cars q Gondola cars q Hopper cars q Tank cars Unit 2.4  21

22. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Rail Tank Cars q Classifications q Non-pressurized (less than 100 psi) q Pressurized (greater than 100 psi) q Capacities up to 31,500 gallons q Some are dedicated service (approx. 40) q Intermodal q TOFC and COFC Unit 2.4  22

23. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Non-Pressurized q Use: Liquids with low vapor pressures q Construction: No expansion dome Unit 2.4  23

24. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Non-Pressurized (with expansion dome) q Use: Liquids with higher volatility q Construction: Expansion dome for vapors Unit 2.4  24

25. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Pressurized (Liquefied gas service) q Use: Liquefied gas carrier q Construction: Protective dome, no underside piping Unit 2.4  25

26. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Shipping Papers and Placards q Highway shipping papers q Rail shipping papers q Marine (Dangerous cargo manifest) q Air (Air bill) Unit 2.4  26

27. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Non-Bulk Containers q Capacities q Less than 119 gallons q Less than 1000 lbs. water capacity q Types q Cylinders, bags, carboys q Drums, boxes, totes Unit 2.4  27

28. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Pipelines q May be single or multi product lines q Use of “pigs” q Specific gravity q Pipeline markers q Safety features Unit 2.4  28

29. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Radiological Packaging q Special form q Normal q Low specific activity q Type “A” packaging q Type “B” packaging Unit 2.4  29

30. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Summary q Numerous types of containers q General classifications q Container used is largely dependent upon vapor pressure of the product q Shipping papers are essential q Radioactive packaging considerations Unit 2.4  30

31. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Container Damage Assessment

32. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Objectives q Identify three types of stressors q Understand the need for damage assessment q Define BLEVE and its potential impact Unit 2.4  32

33. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Types of Container Stressors q Thermal q Chemical q Mechanical Unit 2.4  33

34. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Failures and Releases q Failures q Disintegration q Run-away cracking q Openings in closures q Punctures q Splits and tears q Release Types q Detonation q Violent rupture q Rapid relief q Spill or leak Unit 2.4  34

35. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Container Damage Assessment q Very risky operation q Goal is to identify “critical containers” q Ones in which catastrophic failure is possible q Items to consider q Pressure q Container construction q Type of stressor Unit 2.4  35

36. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Program Critical Pressurized Containers q Mechanical failures q Pressurized tanks (e.g. MC 330 and 331) do tolerate dents well q Thermal impacts q BLEVE Unit 2.4  36

37. Florida Operations Level Hazardous Materials Training Activity 2.4 Container Recognition Unit 2.4  37

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