PROPANE CYLINDERS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Who is responsible for the certification of propane cylinders in Canada? -
ANSWER Transport Canada
What is the minimum rated working pressure for a propane cylinder? -
ANSWER 240 psi
What is the max filling density of a propane cylinder based on weight? -
ANSWER 42% of the WC
Who is responsible for ensuring that the propane cylinder is not overfilled? -
ANSWER the person filling it
How many cylinders can be connected and installed against a wall of a building
for propane supply to the building? - ANSWER 4 spaced at 10 feet apart
how must a propane cylinder be re-certified? - ANSWER every 10 years from
the manufactures date
What position should a propane cylinder be in when in transport? - ANSWER
secured in an upright position
What is the tear weight of a cylinder - ANSWER the weight when it is empty
, What is the purpose of a spit valve on a propane cylinder? - ANSWER
what is the purpose of an OPD? - ANSWER to prevent from overfilling
When would an excess flow valve be installed on a cylinder used on a
construction site? - ANSWER Installed on all propane cylinders over 1 pound
capacity
When would a plug or cap be required in the valve of a propane cylinder? -
ANSWER When the cylinder is less then 45 pounds capacity
What is the size of the bleed tube on an opening in a spit valve? - ANSWER
54 size orfice
What is the minimum distance that combustibles such as weeds and grass that
must be kept clear of a propane cylinder? - ANSWER 10 feet
can you refill a 1 pound bottle? - ANSWER no
Propane is not. - ANSWER corrosive to metal so no internal coating is
necessary
You can not use a propane cylinder got what - ANSWER an air tank
Filling a cylinder by volume - ANSWER 80 %
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Who is responsible for the certification of propane cylinders in Canada? -
ANSWER Transport Canada
What is the minimum rated working pressure for a propane cylinder? -
ANSWER 240 psi
What is the max filling density of a propane cylinder based on weight? -
ANSWER 42% of the WC
Who is responsible for ensuring that the propane cylinder is not overfilled? -
ANSWER the person filling it
How many cylinders can be connected and installed against a wall of a building
for propane supply to the building? - ANSWER 4 spaced at 10 feet apart
how must a propane cylinder be re-certified? - ANSWER every 10 years from
the manufactures date
What position should a propane cylinder be in when in transport? - ANSWER
secured in an upright position
What is the tear weight of a cylinder - ANSWER the weight when it is empty
, What is the purpose of a spit valve on a propane cylinder? - ANSWER
what is the purpose of an OPD? - ANSWER to prevent from overfilling
When would an excess flow valve be installed on a cylinder used on a
construction site? - ANSWER Installed on all propane cylinders over 1 pound
capacity
When would a plug or cap be required in the valve of a propane cylinder? -
ANSWER When the cylinder is less then 45 pounds capacity
What is the size of the bleed tube on an opening in a spit valve? - ANSWER
54 size orfice
What is the minimum distance that combustibles such as weeds and grass that
must be kept clear of a propane cylinder? - ANSWER 10 feet
can you refill a 1 pound bottle? - ANSWER no
Propane is not. - ANSWER corrosive to metal so no internal coating is
necessary
You can not use a propane cylinder got what - ANSWER an air tank
Filling a cylinder by volume - ANSWER 80 %
