HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?                   

 

Take the 10 point Quiz

 

A Low Fire Limit Switch falls out of adjustment. Two weeks later an explosion and baghouse fire destroys the plant. 

How do Operators prove all their safety interlocks are working every time they start up and shutdown? _________________________________________________

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Fuel Pressure for some unknown reason increases. Energy costs increases. All the Operator notices is the falling production rates.

How do Operators quickly check their fuel consumption rate? __________________

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Name 5 things that can cause dryer/baghouse explosions and fire while operating?

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The belt scale is accurate at the Lower Production Rate but inaccurate at higher rates. The plant is in spec at 200 TPH but penalties are running up at 300 tph…

How do Operators prove their belt scales performance at all rates?______________

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The Batch Plant is continuously producing mix with high oil content.

If the Fill or Discharge valve was the problem; which valve(s) may be the problem?  ________________________________________________________________________Is it ( are they) plugging or leaking?_________________________________________

Could the problem be caused by plugged Bin Feed gates?___Weigh hopper gate?___

Could the problem be caused by leaky Bin Feed gates?___Weigh hopper gate?___

How can the valves be checked while the plant is running? _____________________

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Material conveying devices either feed, or are being fed material. If a conveyor stops, the conveyor feeding it should also stop. How can the entire plant system of conveying devices be checked out at the touch of a button? ______________   

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A leak develops between the dryer and the baghouse. Production drops.

What two panel instruments  indicate to the Operator where the problem is?

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Torches and diesel fuel are often used to unplug unloading pipes.

Name two situations where using the combination may cause a A/C Tank explosion.

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The asphalt unloading line is plugged. The operator is unaware of the danger and how to detect it. He unloads and the line fractures and sprays hot oil all over him.

How should he have proved the line to be free and open?______________________

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How should he be immediately cared for?___________________________________

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