OICEW-8-2C

Gear 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

Gear pump maintenance

Assessed in: EN-2231 Sea Term II Engine

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a gear 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 gear 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 replacement/adjustment of seals is successful 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.