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Fuels Vol. 4 Unit 2
Expedient Beddown Methods
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many gallons per person per day is the BEAR water system designed to support? 615 | 30 |
| How many days can the BEAR water system maintain enough water storage capacity to sustain the camp with no new water production? 615 | 5 |
| What are the five distinct subsystems that make up the BEAR water system? 615 | Source Run, water production with 600 or 1500 ROWPU’s, 550 initial, 550 follow-on and industrial operation and flightline extension |
| What color code is used to denote components used in the wastewater system? 615 | Purple |
| What temperature can water reach in above-ground pipelines? 615 | 160 degrees |
| The BEAR water system should never be less than how many ppm chlorine residual at the point of use? 615 | 1 ppm |
| What is the temperature operating range for the M272 water test kit? 615 | 32°F to 125°F |
| What is the main purpose of the source run subsystem? 616 | Provide raw water for the system |
| How many feet can the source run subsystem pump water? 616 | 6000 feet |
| How many ROWPUs make up the 600gph water production subsystem? 616 | 3 |
| How many 20,000-gallon water bladders is part of the water production subsystem, and what are their designated uses? 616 | Three. Two for potable water and one for raw water storage |
| What is the 550 initial subsystem’s primary purpose? 616 | potable water distribution |
| What is the 25,000-gallon wastewater collection tank designed to accomplish? 616 | Aerate wastewater and keep in a liquid state until final disposal |
| What is the limitation of the 550 follow-on subsystem? 616 | It was not designed to function alone |
| What problem may occur if you run a centrifugal pump without water? 617 | Damage may occur |
| What lift stations are used in the BEAR wastewater collection system? 617 | Sewage ejector kitchen, sewage ejector latrine, macerator, and dual pump lift station |
| If you notice the pump impeller running backwards, what should you do to correct the problem? 617 | Have an electrician check the phase voltage to the pump motor |
| How do you maintain the correct water level in the 3,000-gallon potable water storage tanks? 617 | Adjust the bladder water level control devices and control knobs to maintain the desired level |
| What level do you adjust the water heater temperature to for washing clothes? 618 | Adjust the thermostat to regulate the water to 110 degrees Fahrenheit for the washing process |
| How do you relieve air from the water heater tank? 618 | Open the water heater relief valve to relieve air from the water tank |
| How many gallons of wastewater per day will the self-help laundry generate if the camp totals 150 personnel? 618 | 300 gallons |
| What problems can cause the supply pump to continuously cycle on and off? 618 | Accumulator precharge is low or the pressure switch has malfunctioned |
| What pressure does the potable water electric pump maintain the electric kitchens water distribution system? 619 | 20-40 psi |
| How much water does the civil engineering planners estimate will be needed per person per day for food preparation. 619 | 3 gallons per person per day |
| When designing an evaporation bed, how many square feet are factored in for each person per day? 619 | 3 feet per person per day |
| Why is a grease trap installed on the drain of the kitchen? 619 | To prevent the grease from slowing the evaporation process in the evaporation beds |
| What is the simplest type of grease trap to build? 619 | drum grease trap |
| What are the two main sizes of water bladders used in the field? 620 | 3,000 and 20,000 gallon |
| When filling the 20,000-gallon water bladder, what is the maximum height they can be filled? 620 | 64 inches |
| How large is the waste tank of a field deployable latrine? 621 | 360 gallons |
| How much water is needed to prime the pump? 621 | approx. 3 quarts |
| How many personnel can shower at any one time in the shower/shave facility? 622 | 12 |
| What is the size of the water supply hoses and the drainage hoses in the shower facility itself? 622 | One-inch water supply and 2–inch drainage |
| At what temperature should the temperature regulator be set and what is the maximum allowable temperature for showering? 622 | Normally set at 105°F, and never more than 115°F |
| How many sinks are included in each shave stand? 622 | 3 |
| How often do you inspect pumps for debris, leakage, or damage? 622 | weekly |
| Which bare base medical facility provides outpatient clinic services? 623 | Air transportable clinic |
| Which medical facility is housed in a combination of tent expendable modular personnel and Alaskan tents? 623 | Air Force theater hospital |
| How much air does the vacuum pump on the SST displace? 624 | 175 cfm |
| (615) What is the best way to protect hardwall piping from solar radiation? | bury piping |
| (615) Under normal conditions, what are the proper parts per million and hours needed for chlorine to disinfect the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources water distribution system? | 10, 24 |
| (616) How many reverse osmosis water purification units (ROWPU) make up the 1500gph ROWPU water production subsystem? | 2 |
| (617) What components make up the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources package macerator pump lift stations? | submersible macerator pump, sewage tank, pump lift-out assembly, three floats |
| (617) After experiencing unusually long pump runs, how do you inspect the dual pump station’s accumulator to determine if it has become waterlogged? | depress air valve |
| (617) If the pressure switch on the 35gpm electric pump is not operating properly, what is the first step you should take to correct the problem after de-energizing the unit? | clean the contacts |
| (617) What is the likely problem if a lift station pump is running backwards? | phase voltage is incorrect |
| (618) How many washer and dryers are provided with the self-help laundry? | five washers, five double stacked dryers |
| (618) What technical order action do you follow to correct the self-help laundry’s water heater if the water is too hot? | 50D1-4-1 |
| (620) How much sand is required when a 20,000-gallon water bladder is placed on rocky or uneven surfaces? | 2" |
| (621) Each Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources deployable latrine unit consist of | Six toilets and one urinal trough that drain into a 360-gallon waste tank |
| (621) How many males and females does one field deployable latrine service? | 70 male or 52 female personnel |
| (622) What is the first step in assembling the shower facility after all the equipment has been unpacked? | Connecting the drainage system |
| (622) When operating a boiler, what action will prevent the boiler from emitting heavy smoke from the exhaust stack? | open air band |
| (622) During the initial run-up of the shower facility, what should you do if a showerhead continues to drip after the shower valve has been closed? | nothing, this is normal |
| (622) Which component in the shower facility are you not responsible to repair? | M-80 boiler |
| (624) Which technical order should you consult before operating the sewer sucker trailer? | TO 36A11–18–24–1 |