Glossary
Transport de gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL)

Base légère – Quick means of intervention

A rapid response system that is best used when working on small tanker trucks; it includes equipment for decanting or burning LPG.

Base lourde – Strong means of intervention

This is the preferred response method for large tanker trucks or rail tank cars, and includes high-capacity decanting or burning equipment.

Dual-channel – Minor derailment without reversal

Seamless derailment of a tank wagon axle, not causing the wagon to overturn.

Cylinder –

Transportable pressure vessel with a water capacity not exceeding 150 liters.

Citerne ou citerne fixe – Tank or fixed tank

A tank with a capacity of over 1,000 liters permanently attached to a vehicle or forming an integral part of the chassis of such a vehicle.

GPL – LPG

Low-pressure liquefied gas containing...