Performing Railcar Product Transfer and Maintaining DOR Intermodal (IM) Tanks Instructor Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Performing Railcar Product Transfer and Maintaining DOR Intermodal (IM) Tanks Instructor Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Suggestions for Performing Railcar Product Transfers and Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks...2 End of Module Quizzes Answer Key...6 Railcar Loading and Unloading Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key...8 Maintaining Intermodal Tanks Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key...9

2 Suggestions for Performing Railcar Product Transfers and Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks Performing Railcar Product Transfers and Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks has been designed include all of the tasks, decisions, and safety considerations required for personnel working at propane railcar transfer sites and bulk plants maintaining and transporting DOT intermodal tanks. This course in its entirety prepares students for two separate NPGA CETP certification exams: Performing Railcar Product Transfers (Modules 1 7 and Performing Railcar Product Transfer Pre- Certification Review) Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks (Modules 1, 8 10 and Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks Pre-Certification Review) If you are offering the course in its entirety, 1.75 days of classroom time is recommended. Day 1 (8 hours including breaks and lunch): Complete Modules 1 through 7 Day 2 (6 hours including morning break and lunch): Performing Railcar Product Transfer Pre-Certification Review, Complete Modules 8 through 10, Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks Pre-Certification Review, and optional NPGA CETP certification exams. The course may also be offered as two separate courses using the modules noted above for each topic. Performing Railcar Product Transfers (Modules 1 7 and Performing Railcar Product Transfer Pre- Certification Review). Classroom time recommended 1 day. Extra time may be needed for the optional NPGA CETP certification exam. Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks (Modules 1, 8 10 and Maintaining DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks Pre-Certification Review). Classroom time recommended 4 hours including the optional NPGA CETP certification exam. 2

3 In some cases, instructors or railcar site/plant management may wish to use only a portion of the course for safety meetings or refresher training. With this in mind, the tables below provides an overview of the lessons included in each module followed by suggestions for using pieces of the course to teach specific topics. Overview of Modules and Lessons Module # Module Title Topics 1 Personal Protective Equipment Used in Propane Operations 1. Personal Protective Equipment Used in Propane Transfer Procedures 2 Railcar Documentation, Condition and Spotting Procedures 1. Railcar Documentation, Condition, and Spotting Procedures 3 Verifying the Presence of Propane Odorant 1. Verifying the Presence of Propane Odorant 4 Bulk Plant Railcar Unloading and Loading Systems 5 Unloading Railcars 6 Loading Railcars 7 Railcar Area Security Training and Emergency Procedures 8 Testing and Inspection Requirements for DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks 1. Identifying Equipment Used to Transfer Liquid by Differential Pressure 2. Identifying Emergency Equipment and Procedures 1. Prepare to Unload Propane Railcars 2. Unloading the Railcar with a Vapor Compressor 1. Prepare to Load Propane Railcars 2. Loading a Railcar 1. Railcar Area Security Plans and Training 2. Preventing Railcar Emergencies 3. Uncontrolled Propane Release 1. Characteristics of DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks 2. Testing and Inspection Requirements for DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks 3. Required Markings for DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks 9 Preparing DOT Intermodal (IM) Tanks for Transport 1. Preparing Intermodal (IM) Tanks for Transportation 3

4 Module # Module Title Topics 10 Maintaining DOT Intermodal Tanks 1. Replacing Valves and Fittings in DOT Intermodal Tanks 2. Maintaining DOT Intermodal Tanks Suggestions for Teaching Specific Topics If you want teach Use Notes Personal protective equipment for railcars and IM tanks Module 1 Railcar documentation, inspection and spotting procedures Module 2 Odorant regulations and testing Module 3 Railcar propane transfer equipment Module 4, Lesson 1 Determine amount of propane to transfer Module 5, lesson 1 Gauge and test railcar contents Module 5, lesson 1 Unload a railcar with a vapor compressor Module 5, lesson 2 Release a unloaded railcar Module 5, lesson 2 Prepare to load a railcar Module 6, lesson 1 Load a railcar with a pump Module 6, lesson 2 Load a railcar with a compressor Module 6, lesson 2 Release a loaded railcar Module 6, lesson 2 4

5 If you want teach Use Notes Preparing new DOT cylinders and ASME tanks for service Module 6, Lessons 1 and 4 Railcar area security plans and training Module 7, lesson 1 Uncontrolled propane release Module 7, lesson 3 Inspecting DOT IM tanks Module 8, all lessons Prepare an IM tank for transport Module 9 Replace valves and fittings in an IM tank Module 10, lesson 1 Maintain an IM tank Module 10, lesson 2 5

6 End of Module Quizzes Answer Key Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 1. C 2. A 4. D 5. C 6. A 1. A 2. C 3. A, D 1. A 2. D 3. A 5. D 6. D Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B, C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. B 1. B 2. E 5. C 1. B 2. A, C, D 3. D 5. A, C 6. A 7. D 1. C 2. A 5. B 6

7 Module 9 Module F 2. B 4. B 5. B 1. D 2. E 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. A 8. A 9. C 7

8 Railcar Loading and Unloading Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D 12. A 13. D 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. E 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. A, C, D 27. D 8

9 Maintaining Intermodal Tanks Pre-Certification Exam Answer Key 1. A 2. D 3. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. F 9. B 10. B 11. B 12. B 13. D 14. E 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. C 9