Mobile Water Supply – Questions With Detailed
Answers
Traditional Strainer Right Ans - Must have at least 24 inches of water
above this type of strainer or the water above the strainer will whirlpool
Floating Strainer Right Ans - May get around the 24 inch minimum depth
with this type of strainer but the filter can only draw water from the bottom
Low-level strainer Right Ans - Can rest on the bottom of a pool or tank with
a minimum of two inches of water above to prevent whirlpooling
Head pressure Right Ans - Pressure caused by the height of a water supply
above the discharge point
Residual Pressure Right Ans - Water pressure in a distribution system that
is still available when a hydrant is flowing
Flow pressure Right Ans - The forward velocity of water at the discharge
point
Static pressure Right Ans - Available pressure at a discharge point without
water flowing
Normal operating pressure Right Ans - Water pressure in a distribution
system during regular consumption
Steps for performing a stationary operation with a PTO-driven fire pump
Right Ans - Position the MWS apparatus
Place the transmission in neutral
Set the parking brake
Operate the P-T-O control
Chock the wheels
Winding roads Right Ans - Require a lot of concentration on the part of the
driver/operator; one slight slip can result in a collision
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