OICEW-8-2B

Reciprocating pump maintenance

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment

C2.3 Maintenance and repair, such as dismantling, adjustment and reassembling of machinery and equipment

Reciprocating pump maintenance

Assessed in: EN-2111 Auxiliary Machinery II

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a reciprocating pump and other equipment, manuals and specifications needed to complete the task.

Behavior

Develop a plan, dismantle pump and perform the following maintenance on a reciprocating pump, 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. Dismantling, examination and measurement, assessment of wear or deterioration, re-fitting and clearance checks, and machining and grinding valves and seats, re-fitting, and replacement of gland packing is successful and conducted according to plan;
  3. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  4. Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
  5. No safety violations are observed.