You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. 2019 Operational Field Evaluation of the Vaporless Fueling System Why (Purpose): The purpose of the operational field evaluation is to provide a realistic and objective assessment of: How the system improves the current process for refueling. How mitigates the risk of fuel geysering. In short, to see if the system works in real- world field conditions. What: The Soter Fueling System (SFS) is a vaporless refueling system designed for chainsaws to mitigate the risk of injury from fuel geysering. The SFS is a closed refueling system that prevents vapor from being released. Information on the durability, maintainability and usability of the system is being evaluated by selected chainsaw operators. Who: The operational field evaluation is being conducted by a selected interagency fire and non-fire crews. If you are interested in please contact Ralph Gonzales (Ralph.Gonzales@USDA.gov). Related Sites: Fuel Geyser Awareness Email Address * Reporting Period Date of Report * Year202220232024 Year MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Month Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Day Duration of Operation in Number of Hours * Was This on an Incident? * Yes No Activity Type Activity Type * Fuels / Project Work Indirect Line Construction Direct Line Construction Mop Up in Hot Black Mop Up in Cold Black Felling Bucking / Limbing Brushing Other If You Selected Other Above, Please Describe Equipment Failure Did You Have a Failure? * Yes No Yes, Fuel Geyser If the failure was due to a fuel geyser, please report the incident on the Fuel Geyser Incident Reporting form. Reliability The purpose of the reliability evaluation is to discover any design problems that did not manifest or could not be tested in the laboratory setting. The definition of failure is an essential component of the reliability evaluation. Type of Failure Fuel Leak Fuel Leak After Refueling Fuel Leak Due to Debris Accumulation Fuel System Contamination Locking and Unlocking Problems Receiver / Tank Failure Fuel Bottle Leaks Probe Breaks Receiver O-Ring Lost Receiver Crossed Thread Fuel Combo Container Crossed Thread Other If You Selected Other Above, Please Describe Description of Failure Please provide a summary of the failure. Include the type of failure, activity being performed. If on an incident, please include the incident name. Describe Failure * Number of Fills With A Fuel Bottle Number of Fills With A Fuel Can Why Was It Hard To Use? Describe the Activity and Issues Encountered * Crew Name * Agency or Department * Other Issues Leave this field blank CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Submit
