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OICEW-5-1F

Start fresh water generator

Function: Marine engineering at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.1 Basic construction and operation principles of machinery systems, including:

  1. marine diesel engine
  2. marine steam turbine
  3. marine gas turbine
  4. marine boiler
  5. shafting installations, including propeller
  6. other auxiliaries, including various pumps, air compressor, purifier, fresh water generator, heat exchanger, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems
  7. steering gear
  8. automatic control systems
  9. fluid flow and characteristics of lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems
  10. deck machinery

Start fresh water generator

Assessed in: EN-4231 Sea Term IV Engine

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship and given access to a fresh water generator.

Behavior

Plan the start up of the fresh water generator and start up the fresh water generator, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms to the requirements of manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;
  2. Start up of the fresh water generator is successful and conducted according to plan;
  3. Fresh water is generated and water salinity is under 4.24 ppm;
  4. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  5. Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
  6. No safety violations are observed.