Assessment: FRAMO Pumps

The FRAMO Pump

The FRAMO Pump

Introduction to the FRAMO pump and the components of the system.

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Assessment: FRAMO Pumps

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Question 1 of 15

What gas is used to purge the cargo line before stripping?

Question 2 of 15

Why may this be the most desirable system on certain chemical carriers?

Question 3 of 15

'Vacuum stripping lines are fitted to all FRAMO pump systems.' Is this statement true or false?

Question 4 of 15

What is recommended for the FRAMO system within the dedicated direct line system?

Question 5 of 15

FRAMO pumps usually benefit from what type of pipe system?

Question 6 of 15

Which component is this?

Question 7 of 15

Which component is this?

Question 8 of 15

Which component is this?

Question 9 of 15

Why should FRAMO fitted ships use dedicated filling lines?

Question 10 of 15

Which component is this?

Question 11 of 15

Is this statement true or false? 'A true dedicated direct line system has one manifold, line and pump per grade of cargo. Using the FRAMO system, this is easily possible as each tank can be segregated from the others and the lines need never be common.'

Question 12 of 15

Submerged FRAMO pumps in each tank are an alternative to what?

Question 13 of 15

What material are hydraulic lines typically constructed from?

Question 14 of 15

What is one of the significant advantages of a FRAMO pump compared to a traditional pump?

Question 15 of 15

FRAMO pumps do not need to be primed by another pump before commencing discharge.' Is this statement true or false?

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What gas is used to purge the cargo line before stripping?

Hydrocarbon gas.
Your answer
Fresh air.
Your answer
Inert gas.
Your answer
Pure oxygen.
Your answer

Why may this be the most desirable system on certain chemical carriers?

All of the given options.
Your answer
As there is a pump in every tank therefore making the loading and unloading quicker.
Your answer
As the pumps are easily accessible and do not require maintenance.
Your answer
As cargoes can remain fully segregated without the need for blanks or double-blind connections to ensure separation.
Your answer

'Vacuum stripping lines are fitted to all FRAMO pump systems.' Is this statement true or false?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What is recommended for the FRAMO system within the dedicated direct line system?

To have separated filling and discharging lines.
Your answer
To have more than one discharging line.
Your answer
To have various filling lines.
Your answer

FRAMO pumps usually benefit from what type of pipe system?

Ring main.
Your answer
Closed loop.
Your answer
Dedicated direct line.
Your answer
Open cycle.
Your answer

Which component is this?

Impeller
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Suction Well
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Stripping Valve
Your answer
Cargo Discharge Valve
Your answer

Which component is this?

Cofferdam Purging
Your answer
Exhaust Trap
Your answer
Impeller
Your answer
Cargo Discharge Valve
Your answer

Which component is this?

Suction Well
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Cargo Purging Connection
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Hydraulic Motor
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Deck Trunk
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Why should FRAMO fitted ships use dedicated filling lines?

It is neater.
Your answer
It reduces the risk of damage to the pump from over pressure.
Your answer
It is harder to clean.
Your answer
It reduces the number of pipes required.
Your answer

Which component is this?

Discharge Valve
Your answer
Cargo Pipe
Your answer
Stripping Valve
Your answer
Suction Well
Your answer

Is this statement true or false? 'A true dedicated direct line system has one manifold, line and pump per grade of cargo. Using the FRAMO system, this is easily possible as each tank can be segregated from the others and the lines need never be common.'

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

Submerged FRAMO pumps in each tank are an alternative to what?

Hydraulic pump.
Your answer
Diaphragm pump.
Your answer
Pump room Centrifugal pumps.
Your answer
Rotary gear pump.
Your answer

What material are hydraulic lines typically constructed from?

Stainless steel
Your answer
Aluminium
Your answer
Silver
Your answer
Plastic
Your answer

What is one of the significant advantages of a FRAMO pump compared to a traditional pump?

The location of the pump itself.
Your answer
The requirements of being primed.
Your answer
A designated built-in stripping system.
Your answer
The need of having an eductor.
Your answer

FRAMO pumps do not need to be primed by another pump before commencing discharge.' Is this statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer
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What gas is used to purge the cargo line before stripping?

Hydrocarbon gas.
Your answer
Fresh air.
Your answer
Inert gas.
Your answer
Pure oxygen.
Your answer

Why may this be the most desirable system on certain chemical carriers?

All of the given options.
Your answer
As there is a pump in every tank therefore making the loading and unloading quicker.
Your answer
As the pumps are easily accessible and do not require maintenance.
Your answer
As cargoes can remain fully segregated without the need for blanks or double-blind connections to ensure separation.
Your answer

'Vacuum stripping lines are fitted to all FRAMO pump systems.' Is this statement true or false?

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

What is recommended for the FRAMO system within the dedicated direct line system?

To have separated filling and discharging lines.
Your answer
To have more than one discharging line.
Your answer
To have various filling lines.
Your answer

FRAMO pumps usually benefit from what type of pipe system?

Ring main.
Your answer
Closed loop.
Your answer
Dedicated direct line.
Your answer
Open cycle.
Your answer

Which component is this?

Impeller
Your answer
Suction Well
Your answer
Stripping Valve
Your answer
Cargo Discharge Valve
Your answer

Which component is this?

Cofferdam Purging
Your answer
Exhaust Trap
Your answer
Impeller
Your answer
Cargo Discharge Valve
Your answer

Which component is this?

Suction Well
Your answer
Cargo Purging Connection
Your answer
Hydraulic Motor
Your answer
Deck Trunk
Your answer

Why should FRAMO fitted ships use dedicated filling lines?

It is neater.
Your answer
It reduces the risk of damage to the pump from over pressure.
Your answer
It is harder to clean.
Your answer
It reduces the number of pipes required.
Your answer

Which component is this?

Discharge Valve
Your answer
Cargo Pipe
Your answer
Stripping Valve
Your answer
Suction Well
Your answer

Is this statement true or false? 'A true dedicated direct line system has one manifold, line and pump per grade of cargo. Using the FRAMO system, this is easily possible as each tank can be segregated from the others and the lines need never be common.'

False
Your answer
True
Your answer

Submerged FRAMO pumps in each tank are an alternative to what?

Hydraulic pump.
Your answer
Diaphragm pump.
Your answer
Pump room Centrifugal pumps.
Your answer
Rotary gear pump.
Your answer

What material are hydraulic lines typically constructed from?

Stainless steel
Your answer
Aluminium
Your answer
Silver
Your answer
Plastic
Your answer

What is one of the significant advantages of a FRAMO pump compared to a traditional pump?

The location of the pump itself.
Your answer
The requirements of being primed.
Your answer
A designated built-in stripping system.
Your answer
The need of having an eductor.
Your answer

FRAMO pumps do not need to be primed by another pump before commencing discharge.' Is this statement true or false?

True
Your answer
False
Your answer
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