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All Engineering Assessments

Assessment ABE-1-6A

Assist with fuel oil transfer

Assessed in EN-1211 Auxiliary Machinery I

Condition

On board ship or in laboratory

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

The candidate will:

  1. Describe ship’s fuel filling and storage arrangements
  2. Conduct job hazard analysis and pre-brief
  3. Assist in taking samples for testing before taking on fuel
  4. Connect fuel hose to manifold
  5. (Simulate) taking on fuel
  6. Use sounding equipment to measure change in tank level and rate of filling
  7. Secure the fuel oil fill and transfer system after the task is complete;
  8. Assist to complete the relevant entries in the oil record book.

Transfer is completed without incident

All MARPOL/USCG recommendations for proper bunker procedures are followed

No safety violations are observed.

Supports Table A-III/5 able seafarer engine

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Contribute to fueling and oil transfer operations

E-A6.1 Knowledge of the function and operation of fuel system and oil transfer operations, including:

  1. preparations for fuelling and transfer operations
  2. procedures for connecting and disconnecting fuelling and transfer hoses
  3. procedures relating to incidents that may arise during fuelling or transferring operation
  4. securing from fuelling and transfer operations
  5. ability to correctly measure and report tank levels

Assist with fuel oil transfer

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1A

Cut a circular hole using oxyacetylene process

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and a thin steel plate of no less than 1/4 inch thickness.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Use Tools to cut a circular hole using oxy-fuel process

Observe all personal and environmental safety procedures

Light and adjust torch for cutting flame

Hole radius is within ±1/8" of specifications

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Cut a circular hole using oxyacetylene process

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1B

Form two steel plates using brazing process

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and two steel plates of no less than 1/8 inch thickness.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Use Tools to perform brazing process

Observe all personal and environmental safety procedures

Select brazing material, flux, and tip size appropriate for the job

Prepare and clean plates

Adjust torch for neutral flame

Preheat plates

Braze according to standard brazing procedure

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Form two steel plates using brazing process

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1C

Form two steel plates using electric arc welding process

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and two steel plates of no less than 3/8 inch thickness.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Use Tools to fuse two steel plates using electric arc welding process

Observe all personal and environmental safety procedures

adjust welding machine settings as appropriate for the job

Weld according to standard welding procedure

Inspect resulting weld

Identify any evidence of lack of fill, flux entrapment, non-continuous fillet, base metal erosion, base cracks or other defects

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Form two steel plates using electric arc welding process

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1D

Sweat joint

Assessed in ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and 1/2 inch copper tube and coupling.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan fabrication of sweat joint fitting

Use tools to Fabricate sweat joint fitting

Use:

  • propane torch
  • tubing cutter
  • reamer
  • 95-5 lead free solder

Prepare joint by cleaning and fluxing

Test joint for tightness

Prove joint leak free

Attachment:

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Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Sweat joint

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1E

Bend copper tube

Assessed in ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Job Specifications

Cut and bend a 10" long section of 3/8" diameter copper tube to a 90° angle. Length should be within +/- 1/8" and bend should be free of defects and kinks and within angular tolerance of +/- 2°.

Condition

In a workshop/ laboratory or other safe working environment, given 3/8 inch copper tube of at least 10 inches long, proper tools, and lighting.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan to bend a copper tube to meet job specifications

Use tools to bend a tube to meet job specifications

Use:

  • tape measure
  • tubing cutter
  • tubing bender

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Bend copper tube

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1F

Visual test of welded joint

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools and supplies.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check a welded joint visually

Prepare weld for visual inspection

Identify any weld defects as described by American Welding Society, such as:

  • Slag inclusion
  • Porosity
  • Cold shut
  • Excessive spatter

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.2 Characteristics and limitations of processes used for fabrication and repair

Visual test of welded joint

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-1-1G

Dye-penetrant test of welded joint

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Job Specifications

Test shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM Standard E1417 Visible Dye Penetrant Procedure (Type II Method C) or equivalent.

  1. Specimens should be visually examined for flaws before the application of penetrant.
  2. Specimens should be cleaned to remove contaminates that could prevent penetrant from entering discontinuities and thoroughly dried.
  3. Apply a thin, even coating of penetrant to the part by spraying.
  4. Allow the penetrant to dwell on the surface for 10 minutes or longer.
  5. Remove excess surface penetrant by wiping the surface with a dry lint-free cloth. Try to minimize the number of times the surface is wiped as each pass of the cloth could pull penetrant from a flaw.
  6. Finish the cleaning by dampening a cloth by spraying with solvent and wiping the surface one final time.
  7. Apply a light uniform coating of well agitated, non-aqueous wet developer by spraying. Excess developer will reduce the sensitivity of the inspection; this is the most common error made with liquid penetrants.
  8. Inspect the surface as the developer works to pull the penetrant from any surface breaking flaws to produce an indication. Allow the sample to develop for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  9. Record the location, size, orientation and other features of interest of any indications produced by the inspection.
  10. Clean all specimens by rinsing off the developer.

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools and supplies.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Apply liquid penetrant and developer

Apply penetrant and developer according to specifications

Inspect prepared test coupon

Identify visible defects such as:

  • discontinuities
  • cracks
  • undercutting
  • porosity, etc.

Attachment:

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Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.2 Characteristics and limitations of processes used for fabrication and repair

Dye-penetrant test of welded joint

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-2-1A

Drill blind hole using drilling machine

Assessed in ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given a drilling machine, proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and metal stock of no less than 1- inch thickness.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Use Tools to Fabricate a 5/16" diameter drilled hole

Use:

  • drill press
  • vise
  • layout tools

Attachment:

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Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Drill blind hole using drilling machine

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-2-1B

Thread a blind hole using hand taps

Assessed in ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given a drilling machine, proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and metal stock of no less than 1- inch thickness, with a 3/8 inch diameter blind hole perpendicular to the surface.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Use Tools to Fabricate a 3/8-16 threaded blind hole

Use:

  • drill Press
  • tap drill Set
  • layout tools
  • tapping lubricant

Attachment:

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Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Thread a blind hole using hand taps

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-2-1C

External thread using a hand die

Assessed in ST-0999E Sea Term I (Engineering Portion)

Condition

In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given a hand die, proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and steel round stock or pipe of no less than 3/8 inch diameter.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan to make an external thread on 1/2" pipe

Use tools to Fabricate an external thread on the 1/2" pipe with the axis of the pipe and thread co-linear

Use:

  • tape measure
  • pipe cutter
  • pipe reamer
  • cutting oil
  • 1/2" hand pipe die

Attachment:

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Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

External thread using a hand die

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-3-1A

Plan and use test equipment

Assessed in EN-3111L Electrical Machines Lab

Condition

Given a voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, simple circuit with a power source, and a schematic of the circuit with at least 5 components indicated.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Describe the use of electrical measuring equipment

Indicate safety precautions

Describe how to perform:

  • resistance measurement
  • voltage measurement
  • current measurement

Test electrical circuits or components using electrical measuring equipment

Do at least three of the following:

  • measure dc voltage using a DMM
  • measure ac voltage using a DMM
  • measure dc current using a DMM
  • measure resistance using a DMM
  • detect presence of voltage using a Wiggy
  • perform a continuity test
  • measure current using a bench meter
  • measure current using a clamp-on meter

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.4 Construction and operation of electrical testing and measuring equipment

Plan and use test equipment

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-3-1B

Troubleshoot electrical motor control system

Assessed in EN-3111L Electrical Machines Lab

Condition

Aboard ship, in a workshop, or using a appropriate simulator, given the schematic of and access to the electrical control system, proper tools and safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Inspect circuit

Test system operation

Note symptoms of faulty operation

Identify possible causes of observed symptoms

Test controller circuits to locate faults

Use meters to systematically discover cause of fault

Repair system to clear fault and restore normal operation

Identify and replace faulty component

Complete all operations safely and within time limit and efficiently to receive credit for fault

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.3 Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults and measures to prevent damage

Troubleshoot electrical motor control system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-3-1C

Detect location of grounds

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship, in a workshop, or using an approved simulator, given access to an electrical distribution system, and proper tools and safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Describe operation of ground fault detection systems

Define a ground fault

State common causes of ground faults

State behavior of ground lamps

Operate ground fault simulator

Introduce ground fault and observe behavior of ground lamps

Introduce a second ground fault, and observe behavior of circuit breaker

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.3 Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults and measures to prevent damage

Detect location of grounds

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-3-1D

Measure insulation resistance

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in a workshop, given access to 3-phase electrical AC motor and controller, a Megger test meter, and other proper tools and safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Measure motor insulation resistance at motor controller

Use megger to perform insulation spot test:

  • de-energize motor, lockout/tagout if necessary
  • verify megger ground connection
  • connect lead to field winding
  • energize meter
  • read meter

Correct insulation resistance measurement to standard temperature.

Correct reading to 40 °C using nomograph or correction chart.

Evaluate insulation resistance value

Compare corrected resistance to IEEE standard.

State whether resistance value is within acceptable limits

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.3 Detection of electric malfunction, location of faults and measures to prevent damage

Measure insulation resistance

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-3-1E

Determine phase rotation

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in a workshop, given access to 3-phase electrical AC motor controller, a phase sequence indicator, and other proper tools and safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check phase rotation using phase rotation meter prior starting an ac motor

Use meter according to manufacturers instructions

Identify phase sequence on meter

Match phase sequence to motor rotation direction

Determine if phase rotation is correct for desired direction of motor rotation

Predict direction motor will rotate

Verify motor rotates in predicted direction

State how to reverse motor

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment

B2.4 Construction and operation of electrical testing and measuring equipment

Determine phase rotation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-1A

Inspect machinery spaces before assuming watch

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship, having a main propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more, while underway in engine room.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check uptakes

check:

  • forced draft fans and dampers
  • DC heater
  • steam drum

Check steering gear

Check:

  • operation of online unit
  • bearings
  • oil levels
  • temperatures
  • general housekeeping in steering gear room
  • status of stand-by units

Check shaft alley

Check:

  • bearing oil levels and temperature
  • stern gland
  • bilge level

Check operating pumps and essential stand by units

Check:

  • alignment of suction and discharge
  • bearings
  • lubrication systems
  • unusual noises

Check engine room bilges

Check:

  • levels
  • contamination
  • operation of oily water separator

Check fire room

Determine mode of boiler operation

Determine the status of automated controls, including:

  • flame safeguard control
  • combustion control
  • feed and fuel control systems

Check status of stand-by units

Check main and auxiliary condensers

Check:

  • level of hotwell
  • condensate pump operation

Determine line-up of:

  • dumps
  • drains
  • make-up feed
  • condensate recirculation
  • vacuum drags

Check fresh water system

Check:

  • evaporators in operation
  • levels and temperatures
  • alignment of distribution system
  • hot water heaters
  • operating potable pumps

Check control console status

Check:

  • acknowledged alarms
  • control console operated machinery and systems
  • automatic or manual operation

Check main engine

Check:

  • sump level
  • lube oil temperature
  • bearing oil flow and temperature
  • gland sealing arrangement
  • throttle position
  • eot position

Check electrical generation

Check:

  • voltage
  • kw load
  • ground lamps
  • generators

Check refrigeration equipment

Check:

  • box temperatures
  • suction and discharge pressures
  • compressor and receiver levels

Check fuel and water tanks

Check:

  • Levels
  • Suction Status
  • Fill Status

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintain a safe engineering watch

A1.1 Thorough knowledge of Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including:

  1. duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
  2. routine duties undertaken during a watch
  3. maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken
  4. duties associated with handing over a watch

Inspect machinery spaces before assuming watch

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-1B

Watch Relief

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Pre-watch debrief

Prior to taking over the engineering watch, relieving officers shall satisfy themselves regarding at least the following:

The standing orders and special instructions of the chief engineer officer relating to the operation of the ship's systems and machinery;

  • Have you read and understood the standing orders?
  • Have you read and understood and initialed the night orders?
  • Are there any special instructions that must be carried out on this watch?
  • If so, what are they?

The nature of all work being performed on machinery and systems, the personnel involved and potential hazards;

  • Is there any maintenance work being conducted in the engine room that may affect the watch?
  • If so, what is it?
  • If so, who is in charge of the work?

The level and, where applicable, the condition of water or residues in bilges, ballast tanks slop tanks, reserve tanks, fresh water tanks, sewage tanks and any special requirements for use or disposal of the contents thereof;

  • What is the condition of the engine room bilges?
  • What is the condition of the shaft alley bilges?
  • Is there a carpenter's report indicating any bilges outside the engine room require pumping?
  • Are there any special requirements for use or disposal of tank contents? If so, what?
  • Have the tank levels on the Engine Room chalkboard been updated within the last 4 hours?

The condition and level of fuel in the reserve tanks, settling tank, day tank, and other storage facilities;

  • Have the tank levels on the Engine Room chalkboard been updated within the last 4 hours?
  • Which settling tank is in use?
  • Will it need to be changed over or filled during the watch?
  • Which settlers are currently being heated?
  • What are the current and desired settler temperatures?

Any special requirements relating to sanitary system disposals;

  • Are there any special requirements relating to sewage disposal?
  • If so, what?

Condition and mode of operation of the various main and auxiliary systems, including the electrical distribution system;

  • What is the status of the main engine?
  • Are the engines delivering the RPM desired by the bridge?
  • Which generator(s) is in operation?
  • Is/are the operating generator(s) sufficient to meet the anticipated load during the watch?
  • Are there any significant grounds on the distribution system?
  • Which feed pump is in operation?
  • Which lube oil pump is in operation?
  • Which evaporators are in operation?

Where, applicable, the condition of monitoring and control console equipment, and which equipment is being operated manually;

  • Is the main console operating normally?
  • If not, what is the problem?
  • Is there any equipment normally operated automatically, currently being manually controlled?

Where applicable, the condition and mode of operation of automatic boiler controls such as flame safeguard control systems, limit control systems, combustion control systems, fuel-supply control systems and other equipment related to the operation of steam boilers;

  • What is the status of the boilers?
  • Are the boiler automatic controls operating normally?
  • If not, what is the problem?
  • Which boiler is the Master Sender sensing?

Any potentially adverse conditions resulting from bad weather, ice, or contaminated shallow water;

  • Have you checked with the bridge regarding external conditions?
  • Do you anticipate any maneuvering during the watch?

Any special modes of operation dictated by equipment failure or adverse ship conditions;

Is any machinery or controls out of service or in hand mode? Is there anything unusual about this watch?

The reports of engine-room ratings relating to their assigned duties;

  • Is the entire watch present or accounted for?
  • Have you reviewed the clipboards for accuracy and abnormal readings?
  • Have the duties of any missing persons been reassigned?

The availability of fire-fighting appliances; and

  • What equipment is available in the engine room for fighting fires?
  • Is the engine room fire fighting equipment ready for use?

The state of completion of the engine-room log.

  • Has the previous watch filled out the engine room logbook?
  • Is the logbook still clean?
  • Do the predicted end-of-watch revolutions agree with the counter?

Condition

Aboard ship while underway, or in an approved simulator, given the engineering log book, the pertinent standing orders and proper safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check engine room and machinery in accordance with stcw code (a-vii/2 part 3-2 §58)

  • Make thorough round of engine room and auxiliary machinery spaces
  • Communicate with bridge regarding potential adverse conditions
  • Complete the pre-watch debrief orally with the assessor

Check that all members of the relieving watch are ready to perform their duties

Insure:

  • all members of the engineering watch are present or accounted for
  • all watch stations are manned
  • all members of the watch are not fatigued or impaired

Relieve the watch

Clearly indicate when watchstanding responsibility is assumed

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintain a safe engineering watch

A1.1 Thorough knowledge of Principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including:

  1. duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch
  2. routine duties undertaken during a watch
  3. maintenance of the machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken
  4. duties associated with handing over a watch

Watch Relief

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-2A

Respond to engine room alarms

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

Aboard ship or in a suitable engine room simulator, given appropriate alarms.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Monitor the simulated plant

Respond to alarms

For each alarm that occurs:

  • acknowledge the alarm
  • confirm alarm condition
  • assess cause of alarm condition
  • take corrective action

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintain a safe engineering watch

A1.3 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems

Respond to engine room alarms

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-3B

Prepare and start main gas turbine

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

On a gas-turbine vessel of at least 1,000 HP at sea, on a simulator, or in a laboratory

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check for sufficient electrical capacity

  • start and parallel a diesel or gas turbine generator as needed

Prepare main gas turbine for start

  • check lube oil storage and conditioning assembly level
  • line up fuel oil system for main gas turbine engines
  • verify that turning gear is disengaged

Start main gas turbine engines

  • press On button
  • monitor gas turbine engines for proper start sequence
  • place gas turbine control to Online
  • engage the gas turbine engine clutch to main reduction gear

Supports Table

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Prepare and start main gas turbine

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-3E

Monitor main gas turbine operation

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

On a gas-turbine vessel of at least 1,000 HP at sea, on a simulator, or in a laboratory.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Shift controls

shift/change over controls from local or main control room to bridge control

Adjust engine speed as required

adjust throttles to match engine order telegraph (EOT)

Monitor main gas turbine engine

  • monitor gas generator speed
  • monitor power turbine inlet temperature
  • monitor lube oil pressure

Monitor gas turbine alarms

respond to alarms and take corrective actions as necessary

Supports Table

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Monitor main gas turbine operation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-4-3H

Secure main gas turbine

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

On a gas-turbine vessel of at least 1,000 HP at sea, on a simulator, or in a laboratory

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Prepare to secure main gas turbine

  • shift controls to main control room
  • disengage main gas turbine engines from reduction gear

Secure main gas turbine engines

  • press Normal Stop Cooldown button
  • monitor engine for proper sequence of operation
  • monitor gas generator speed
  • monitor power turbine inlet temperature

Monitor alarms

Respond to alarms and take corrective actions as necessary

Supports Table

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Secure main gas turbine

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1A

Steering gear test

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship at steering room station or in an approved simulator.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check steering gear is ready for operation

Check:

  • machinery oil levels
  • general condition of equipment and space
  • system line-up is as per posted chart
  • trick wheels are disengaged

Establish communications with bridge

Use sound powered phone.

Use correct procedures and terminology

Start and Test each motor and pump

Insure that the steering engine and the rudder are synchronized in the midship position before starting or stopping pumps

Have bridge operate each main steering engine assembly through full range of travel in normal mode and nfu mode

Transfer control to local and test trick wheel mode

Verify operation of rudder angle indicator system with bridge

Note rudder travel time from stop to stop

Note any unusual operation, noises or leakage

Check alternate power sources

Verify that normal and emergency power feeders are functional

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Steering gear test

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1B

Start refrigeration system

Assessed in EN-3213 Refrigeration

Note: Not all steps are possible on all refrigeration systems.

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship and given access to a refrigeration system that has been secured.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify the valves and equipment associated with the refrigeration unit

Identify:

  • compressor suction valve
  • compressor discharge valve
  • cooling water supply
  • thermal expansion valve
  • solenoid valve

Check compressor lubrication

Verify visible oil level

Check refrigerant level

Verify visible receiver level

Line-up refrigeration unit

Line up cooling water supply

LIne up refrigerant circuit

Leave compressor suction valve closed

Start associated equipment

Energize box solenoids

Start diffuser fans, brine pumps, etc. as required

Start the refrigeration compressor

Gradually open compressor suction valve

Verify:

  • circulation water is flowing
  • oil pressure rises upon starting
  • oil level remains visible

Operate the refrigeration unit until conditions stabilize

Monitor:

  • suction pressure
  • discharge pressure
  • box temperatures
  • operation of pressure switches

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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 refrigeration system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1C

Shut down refrigeration system

Assessed in EN-3213 Refrigeration

Note: Not all steps are possible on all refrigeration systems.

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship and given access to an operating refrigeration system.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure the refrigerant circuit

Close the receiver outlet valve

Pump down the receiver

Observe suction pressure

Secure the refrigeration compressor

Observe compressor stop on low pressure cut-out

De-energize the compressor

Close compressor suction and discharge valves

Secure associated equipment

Secure secondary refrigerant loop, if used

Secure box solenoid, if shutting down

Secure the cooling water supply

Close valves and secure pumps as required

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Shut down refrigeration system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1D

Start air compressor

Assessed in EN-2111 Auxiliary Machinery II

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship and given access to an air compressor.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check unit for readiness to start

Inspect mechanical condition of equipment

Observe sufficient lubricating oil

Blow down receiver and moisture traps

On water cooled units, verify coolant flow

Line-up compressor

Verify compressor discharge valve is open

Start compressor

press start button

verify control set to automatic

Monitor operation of air compressor

Verify operation of unloader

Verify operation of cut-in and cut-out switches

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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 air compressor

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1E

Shut down air compressor

Assessed in EN-2111 Auxiliary Machinery II

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship and given access to an air compressor.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure the air compressor

Press the stop button

Leave compressor lined up to start

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Shut down air compressor

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1F

Start fresh water generator

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Recommended Evaporator Start-up Procedure (TS Enterprise Specific)

Check that the following valves are open:

  • Brine pump overboard
  • Chemical feed pump discharge
  • Feed heater attemporator supply
  • Sea water heater vent to drain regulator
  • Sea water heater drain to bilge
  • Air ejector condensers drain to bilge
  • Distillate pump sealing line
  • Distillate pump discharge valve
  • Distillate discharge to distribution manifold
  • Inlet valve to reserve feed or potable tank
  • Sea water suction valve to sea water supply

Check that the following valves are closed:

  • Air ejector condenser drain to ADT
  • Sea water feed heater drain to auxiliary condenser
  • Sea water feed regulating valves to 1st effect/Brine pump discharge

Start:

  • Sea water feed pump and throttle inlet to 1st effect
  • Chemical feed pump (insure proper level in tank)
  • Brine pump and maintain level in 2nd effect hotwell

Open:

  • Steam supply to air ejectors
  • Steam supply to feed heaters (auxiliary exhaust or L.P. bleed)
  • Feed heat attemporator root valve from condensate system

Turn on:

Salinity panel (insure 3 way dump valve is tripped to bilge)

Monitor:

  • Feed heater shell temperature between 185-205° F.
  • Sea water feed temperature between 165-170° F.

Start:

Distillate pump, and regulate level by throttling discharge valve

Line up:

  • 3-way trip valve to proper tanks when salinity is less than .25 gpg
  • Secure air ejector condenser drain to bilge and direct drains to ADT
  • Secure sea water feed heater drain to bilge and direct drains to the auxiliary condenser

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify the valves and pumps associated with the freshwater generator

identify:

  • all associated pumps
  • valves required for startup

Start the freshwater generator

follow the ship specific evaporator starting procedure provided during training

Line up the discharge to meet operational requirements

Before proceeding:

  • check that selected tank is not full
  • state salinity limits for tank selected
  • check that discharge salinity is within limits

Operate the freshwater generator until operations stabilize

Check:

  • discharge salinity
  • shell vacuum
  • feed temperature
  • liquid levels
  • pump operations
  • chemical feed

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1G

Shut down fresh water generator

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify the valves and pumps associated with the freshwater generator

Identify:

  • all associated pumps
  • valves required for shutdown

Line up distillate discharge to the bilge

Secure the freshwater generator

Follow the ship specific evaporator securing procedure provided during training

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Shut down fresh water generator

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1H

Start fuel oil or lube oil purifier

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship, given access to a fuel oil or lube oil purifier.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify the valves and equipment associated with the purifier unit

Identify:

  • suction and discharge piping
  • inlet and outlet valves
  • pumps
  • clean and dirty oil tanks

Line-up purifier unit

Line up correct valves from suction to discharge

Start the purifier

Start prime mover and bring up to speed

Secure if excessive vibration is noted

Prime purifier

Verify:

  • 10 to 15 psi discharge pressure
  • 120° F inlet temperature
  • oil level remains visible

Monitor the purifier until conditions stabilize

Monitor:

  • oil temperature
  • discharge pressure
  • water seal

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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 fuel oil or lube oil purifier

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1I

Shut down fuel oil or lube oil purifier

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

Using an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard ship, given access to a running fuel oil or lube oil purifier.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure the purifier oil heater

Secure purifier

Close purifier suction valve

Stop purifier motor

Use bowl brake to bring bowl to stop

Secure piping system

Close discharge valve

Close other valves as required

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Shut down fuel oil or lube oil purifier

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1J

Prepare main propulsion diesel engine for operation

Assessed in EN-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II

Condition

In an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard a ship and given access a main propulsion diesel engine.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Line Up and Start seawater system

Check:

  • pump is operating
  • saltwater temperature control on automatic
  • saltwater pump control on automatic

Line up and Start low temperature freshwater cooling system

Check:

  • verify cooling supply to operating equipment
  • LTFW temperature control on automatic
  • LTFW pump control on automatic

Line up and Start piston cooling system

Check:

  • piston cooling tank level
  • cooling water temperature, heat if necessary

Line up and Start high temperature freshwater cooling system

Check:

  • verify cooling supply to operating equipment
  • htfw temperature control on automatic
  • htfw pump control on automatic

Line up and Start injector cooling system

Check:

  • injector coolant expansion tank level
  • injector coolant temperature
  • pump on auto
  • secure heating when temperature reaches 60°c

Line up and Start main lube oil system

Check:

  • sufficient sump level
  • oil temperature, heat if necessary
  • cylinder day tank filled
  • lube oil cooler lined up
  • oil temperature control on auto
  • standby pump on auto
  • crosshead pump running

Line up and Start stern tube lube oil system

Check:

  • tank level
  • pumps running on auto

Select upper or lower tank based on draft

Start turning gear

Prior to starting, check:

  • lube oil system is running
  • blocking valve shut
  • indicator cocks open

Obtain wheel clearance

Start turning gear

Line up and Start main fuel oil system

Bypass fuel oil meter while warming up

Heat oil if necessary

Viscosity control on auto

Start fuel booster pump

Line up start air system

Check pressure available

Drain cooler and receiver

Align system

Secure turning gear

Stop motor

Disengage turning gear

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Prepare main propulsion diesel engine for operation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1K

Secure main propulsion diesel engine

Assessed in EN-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II

Condition

In an approved simulator, in the laboratory, or aboard a ship and given access a main propulsion diesel engine.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure fuel supply

Receive permission from bridge

Insure shaft is stopped

Start turning gear

Prior to starting, check:

  • lube oil system is running
  • blocking valve shut
  • indicator cocks open

Obtain wheel clearance

Start turning gear

Secure cooling systems

Secure:

  • LTFW pump
  • HTFW pump
  • piston cooling pump
  • injector cooling pump

Secure turning gear

Stop motor

Disengage turning gear

Secure Lubricating Systems

Secure

  • main lube oil pump
  • cylinder lube oil pump
  • stern tube lube oil pump

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Secure main propulsion diesel engine

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1L

Prepare main steam turbine for operation

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Recommended Turbine Start-up Procedure (TS Enterprise Specific)

Line up and Start Main Lube Oil System:

  1. Check that Lube Oil temperature is 90° F
  2. Check that alarm signal panel is energized
  3. Test low gravity tank alarm
  4. Test lube oil pump failure alarm
  5. Test low lube oil pressure alarm
  6. Line up selected lube oil cooler
  7. Line up motor driven lube oil pump
  8. Open lube oil fill/dump valve to lube oil gravity tank
  9. Start motor driven lube oil service pump
  10. Start lube oil standby pump in standby mode
  11. Insure lube oil pump failure alarm reading normal
  12. Insure lube oil gravity tank alarm is reading normal
  13. Insure lube oil low pressure alarm is reading normal
  14. Inspect all engine lube oil sight glasses to insure visual flow
  15. Verify lube oil flow in bull's eye
  16. Check that no leaks exist in the lube oil system

Place into Service Jacking Gear:

  1. Open all turbine casing drains
  2. Verify lubrication of bearings and gears
  3. Check all spring bearings and insure proper lube oil level
  4. Check stern tube packing gland for slight leakage and tightness
  5. Confirm no obstructions exist around propeller
  6. Request permission from bridge to start jacking gear
  7. Remove padlock and pin
  8. Rotate lever to engaged position
  9. Push pin through lever and replace padlock to secure pin
  10. Start jacking gear motor
  11. Place "Jacking Gear Engaged" sign on main throttles
  12. Record main engine thrust readings in engineroom log book

Line up and Start Main Circulating system:

  1. Open main condenser overboard valve
  2. Open suction valve to main circulating pump
  3. Start main circulating pump in low speed
  4. Vent main condenser heads

Line up and Start Main Condensate System:

  1. Open suction, vent, gage and sealing line to main condensate pump
  2. Open condensate recirculating valve one full turn
  3. Start the main condensate pump and open the discharge
  4. Monitor D.C. heater level and auxiliary exhaust pressure

Line up and Start Gland Seal System

  1. Open gland exhaust valve from engine to gland exhaust condenser
  2. Drain down and admit steam to glands using gland seal regulator bypass
  3. Place into service gland seal regulator and adjust to maintain 1/2 to 2 psig

Line up and Start Air Ejector and raise vacuum

  1. Select either port or starboard set of main air ejectors
  2. Open 1st and 2nd stage air ejector suction and discharge valves
  3. Admit steam to 2nd stage nozzle
  4. At 16-20 inches Hg apply steam to 1st stage nozzle
  5. Monitor air ejector steam pressure, adjust as necessary at regulator

Applying steam to the engine (placing into service):

Caution needs to be taken to insure gradual warmup of main steam lines and the throttle valve assembly. Prior to admitting steam to the throttle valve assembly fully open and lightly seat the ahead and astern throttle and inspect and linkage.

  1. One hour prior to receiving standby, warm up main steam line by opening bypasses on the main steam stop and bulkhead stop valves
  2. Open all throttle drains
  3. Receive permission from bridge to roll the engine
  4. Stop and disengage the Jacking Gear
  5. Remove "Jacking Gear Engaged" sign from throttles
  6. Align throttle drains to D.C. Heater
  7. Slowly open main steam and bulkhead stop valves
  8. Insure 19 nozzles configuration to HP turbine are open
  9. Open astern guarding valve
  10. Open astern throttle first and confirm engine rpms (No more than 10)
  11. Alternate ahead and astern throttle no more than 10 rpms
  12. Continue until steam line temperature to HP turbine is 500 degree F.
  13. Do not let hot rotor stand still for more than five minutes
  14. Insure all proper personnel are present for maneuvering
  15. Notify bridge that engineroom is ready to "answer all bells"
  16. Establish time of "stand-by engines" with bridge
  17. Close casing drains at first half-ahead bell

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main steam turbine.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Line Up and Start main lube oil system

Verify stern tube and line shaft lube oil

Verify minimum lube oil temperature

Verify oil flow to all bearings

Verify gravity tank overflow

Place into service jacking gear

Check for propeller obstructions and obtain wheel clearance

Hang jacking gear engaged sign

Line up and Start main circulating system

Verify coolant flow

Line up and Start main condensate system

open main condensate pump vent and seal

adjust main condensate recirculating valve

monitor dc heater level

Line up and Start gland seal system

line up gland exhaust

adjust gland seal regulator to 1.5 psig

Line up and Start main air ejector and raise vacuum

Direct steam to second stage

Raise vacuum to approximately 20 inches Hg

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Prepare main steam turbine for operation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1M

Monitor main steam turbine operation

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship underway, given access to a main steam turbine.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify turbine instrumentation available at console

Identify these items:

  • lube oil pressure gage
  • lube oil gravity tank bull's eye
  • main condenser vacuum gage
  • gland sealing pressure gage
  • main steam pressure gage and thermometer
  • ahead and astern steam chest pressure gage

Monitor turbine and reduction gears while underway

Monitor for at least one hour

Monitor these items:

  • turbine and gear bearings
  • clearance indicators
  • oil sight-flow indicators
  • lp turbine casing temperature

Monitor turbine exhaust system

Monitor these items:

  • hotwell level
  • dc heater level
  • condensate pump operation
  • main circulating pump
  • main condenser vacuum

Monitor the turbine lubrication system

Monitor these items

  • main lube oil sump
  • main and standby lube oil pumps
  • main lube oil coolers

Operate lube oil cooler

Maintain temperature at 110° F.

State normal operating temperature range

State critical temperature limits (40° F rise or 160° F max.)

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Monitor main steam turbine operation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-1N

Secure main steam turbine operation

Assessed in EN-4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main steam turbine.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure steam to main engine

Bleed pressure using throttles

Monitor main steam line pressure

Secure main and bulkhead stops and guardian valve

Place into service jacking gear

Hang jacking gear engaged sign

Secure main air ejector and gland seal

Insure MUF, exhaust dump, ADT, etc. are directed to auxiliary condenser

Secure air ejector before gland seal

Secure main condensate system

Monitor hotwell and dc heater level

Monitor main engine until cool

Continue until LP casing temperature is about 150° F

Secure main circ. system

Secure jacking gear

Remove jacking gear engaged sign

Secure main lube oil system

Secure LO gravity tank

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Secure main steam turbine operation

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-2A

Light off main boiler

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check and prepare boiler for light off

Insure adequate water in drum

Open:

  • drum vents
  • superheater vents
  • superheater drains

Line up and Start the diesel fuel oil system

Light off boiler

Start force draft

Open dampers and purge furnace

Light fires

Correctly proportion fuel/air ratio to prevent smoke

Monitor boiler

Monitor:

  • water level
  • steam Pressure
  • temperature
  • smoke
  • excess O2

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Light off main boiler

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-2B

Secure main boiler

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Secure boiler

Reduce load on boiler

Place combustion control on manual

Secure fires

Open superheater vents and drains

Secure forced draft fan

Monitor boiler until stabile

Maintain water level in drum

Open drum vent before pressure falls to 0 psi

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Secure main boiler

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-2C

Bottom blow boiler

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship, given access to a main boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Describe purpose of boiler blowdown

Blow down the boiler

Raise water level to top of gage glass

Open bottom blow valve

When water level falls to bottom of glass, secure bottom blow valve

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Bottom blow boiler

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-2D

Boiler water test

Assessed in EN-3131 Steam Generators

Condition

In an approved simulator, laboratory, or aboard a ship, given access to a boiler water sample and test equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Describe the purpose of boiler water testing

Describes the consequences of failure to maintain boiler water quality

Test the boiler water

Conduct the following boiler water tests:

  • amerzine test
  • phosphate test
  • phenolphthalein alkalinity test
  • total alkalinity test
  • chloride test
  • conductivity test

Evaluate the test results

Compare results to operational limits

Recommend corrective actions, if necessary

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Boiler water test

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-3A

Check boiler water level

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main or auxiliary boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Describe means for determining boiler water level

Describe all available means:

  • boiler gage glass
  • digital readout next to periscope
  • digital readout on upper control console
  • auxiliary feedwater regulator bailey controller
  • main feedwater regulator bailey controller

Describe the consequences of high and low water

Monitor boiler water level

Monitor for a minimum of 1 hour

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Check boiler water level

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-3B

Respond to boiler high water alarm

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main or auxiliary boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Monitor the simulated plant

Respond to alarm

Acknowledge the alarm

Confirm alarm condition

Assess cause of alarm condition

Blow down boiler to decrease water level to safe value

Correct situation by, as appropriate:

  • decreasing feed pump supply pressure
  • adjusting feedwater regulator set point
  • etc.

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Respond to boiler high water alarm

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-5-3C

Respond to boiler low water alarm

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main or auxiliary boiler.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Monitor the simulated plant

Respond to alarms

Acknowledge the alarm

Confirm alarm condition

Assess cause of alarm condition

Correct situation by, as appropriate:

  • Increasing feed pump supply pressure
  • Opening auxiliary feed valve
  • Adjusting feedwater regulator set point
  • Etc.

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

  1. main engine and associated auxiliaries
  2. steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
  3. auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
  4. other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Respond to boiler low water alarm

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-6-1A

Transfer fuel

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

Using an approved simulator or aboard ship, given proper fuel oil transfer procedures and equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan a fuel transfer operation

Identify source and destination tanks

Estimate the:

  • amount of oil to be transferred
  • length of time to complete transfer

Line up and Start the fuel oil transfer pump

Comply with all applicable regulations

Operate the transfer pump until the operational requirements have been met

Monitor:

  • suction and discharge pressures
  • level in receiving tank

Secure the fuel oil transfer pump

Stop pump

Secure all valves

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

A5.2 Operation of pumping systems:

  1. routine pumping operations
  2. operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

Transfer fuel

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-6-1B

Operate fire pump

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Using an approved simulator or aboard a ship, given piping diagram for the vessel and fire pump operating procedures.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify fire pumps and associated controls available in machinery spaces

Identify three fire pumps

Identify suction and discharge valves

Identify control switches

Line-up and Start a fire pump

Line up to fire main

Start with discharge valve closed

Monitor the fire pump

Monitor discharge pressure

Secure the fire pump

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

A5.2 Operation of pumping systems:

  1. routine pumping operations
  2. operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

Operate fire pump

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-6-2A

Operate bilge system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship, or in an approved simulator, given the engineering log book, the pertinent standing orders, the oil record book, and proper safety equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan a bilge pumping operation

Identify space to be pumped

Identify location to receive bilges

Select bilge pump or ows to be used

Insure sufficient room in slop tank, if used

Line up and Start the bilge pump or ows

Comply with all applicable regulations

Operate the bilge pump or ows

Monitor:

  • suction and discharge pressures
  • oil content, if using ows
  • slop tank remaining capacity, if used

Maintain strainers as necessary

Secure the bilge pump or OWS when pumping operation is complete

Secure the bilge pump or OWS

Secure the bilge manifold

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

A5.2 Operation of pumping systems:

  1. routine pumping operations
  2. operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems

Operate bilge system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-7-1A

Start emergency generator

Assessed in EN-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II

Condition

Aboard ship or in an approved simulator, given access to generator and proper tools.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check that system is ready to start

Meet requirements of OICEW 7-1B

Start the generator

Turn generator mode selector switch to manual

Turn generator starting switch to start

Check that generator starts properly

Check:

  • oil pressure rises
  • air dampers open
  • voltage and frequency rises
  • jacket water temperature stabilizes

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate electrical, electronic and control systems

B1.1 Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical equipment:

  1. generator and distribution systems
  2. preparing, starting, paralleling and changing over generators
  3. electrical motors including starting methodologies
  4. high-voltage installations
  5. sequential control circuits and associated system devices

Start emergency generator

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-7-1B

Pre-start inspection of diesel generator

Assessed in EN-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II

Condition

Aboard ship, in the laboratory, or in an approved simulator given access to proper equipment and manufacturer’s technical manual.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check mechanical condition of engine

Check:

  • machine is mechanically ready to run
  • no oil or water leaks observed

Check engine lubrication

Check dipstick for sufficient oil

Check engine cooling

Check expansion tank for sufficient water

Check no obstructions blocking cooling fan

Check engine fuel system

Check level in fuel tank

Verify alignment of fuel system

Check engine starting system

For hydraulic start:

  • check accumulator pressure
  • verify system alignment

For Electric start:

  • verify battery is properly connected
  • close battery switch

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Pre-start inspection of diesel generator

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-7-1C

Pre-start inspection of steam turbo-generator

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Recommended Turbogenerator Startup Procedure (T.S. Enterprise Specific)

Make preliminary checks

  1. Check the unit over for operational readiness i.e. no loose gear, all maintenance completed, strainers clean, manhole covers on, zincs intact, etc.
  2. Check the oil in the sump. The oil should be at the high mark on the dipstick, in good condition, uncontaminated with water or sludge, and at least 60° F, preferably higher. It can be cleaned and heated via the centrifugal purifier, if necessary.
  3. Ensure that the console operated pneumatic valve which controls steam to the generator throttle is closed, and that the generator circuit breaker is open.

Establish cooling water flow through the condenser

  1. Open the motorized auxiliary circulating pump high or low suction valve. Use the high suction in port.
  2. Open the motorized overboard discharge valve.
  3. Open the butterfly valve to condenser shell.
  4. Open the butterfly valve to the duplex strainer for the L.O. cooler and the generator air cooler.
  5. Start the auxiliary circulating pump. The discharge pressure should be 7-12 psig.
  6. Open the auxiliary circ. pump discharge globe valve. Starting a centrifugal pump before opening its discharge valve is good engineering practice, because it reduces the starting load on the drive motor; however, this practice is not always followed.
  7. Use the cooler inlet valves to restrict the cooling water flow to the generator LO cooler and air box cooler until they reach normal operating temperatures. (Normal: 110° F oil temperature at the LO cooler outlet, and 40° C generator air box temperature.

Establish cooling water flow through the auxiliary air ejector

Before the turbine is started and when it is operating under low loads, there is insufficient condensate to condense the air ejector steam. Condensate must be recirculated to supply sufficient coolant.

  1. Line up the condensate pump suction through the cone strainer, and discharge to the auxiliary air ejector condenser. (Three suction and two discharge valves on TSE).
  2. Open pump casing vent valves (Two on TSE).
  3. Open pump sealing water supply valve.
  4. Start the condensate pump, and open the condensate pump discharge valve.
  5. Open the recirc. regulator hand bypass valve from the outlet of the air ejector about one turn.
  6. Watch the level in the hotwell, and adjust the recirc flow to keep the level low in the sight glass. If the recirc valve is opened too wide, the hotwell will flood and the DC heater level will fall.

Start the Hydraulic Pressure Unit (HPU)

The Woodward speed control governor requires an external oil supply at a pressure of approximately 150 psig to operate the steam throttle valves. The HPUs are located on the lower level, starboard side.

  1. Check the sump oil level of the HPU for the SSTG to be started.
  2. Start either pump 1 or pump 2.
  3. Place the selector in auto, which will place the other pump in standby mode.
  4. Check the differential gage on the duplex discharge strainer when unit is running. One to two psig is normal.

Establish lubrication for turbine and reduction gears

There are thee separate lube oil pumps on the unit: a hand operated rotary pump, an attached IMO pump which is driven off the reduction gear, and a motor driven auxiliary oil pump. The turbogenerator sump holds 140 gallons of 2190-TEP oil. Additional oil can be added via the purifier, or by hand through the sump fill plug near the dipstick. The unit also has a duplex strainer that should be cleaned and changed daily.

  1. Start the auxiliary oil pump.
  2. Check pump discharge pressure: it should be about 90 psig. Oil pressure will open the steam throttle trip valve.
  3. Check oil pressure to the bearings: it should be 10-15 psig.
  4. Check bull's eyes for oil flow from all bearings.

Line up steam supply

The generators are supplied with superheated steam at 600 psi, 850°F through a manual turbogenerator steam stop at each boiler, and a manual stop valve and a console operated pneumatic valve at each generator. Steam lines should always be drained and warmed up before admitting steam to a turbine.

  1. Open the three steam traps on the turbogenerator.
  2. Open the steam stop valves at the generator.
  3. Open the generator stop valves at the port and/or starboard boiler.
  4. Open the drain before the control valve to the bilge slowly.

Raise vacuum

Note that each auxiliary air ejector is duplex: two complete sets of first and second stage ejector nozzles. Only one is normally used at a time.

  1. Line up vapor path: open first stage suction from condenser, second stage suction from intercondenser.
  2. Line up air ejector drains: Open inter condenser loop seal drain line to the auxiliary condenser. There is no valve in after condenser drain line to the atmospheric drain tank.
  3. Open 150 psi steam to the gland seal regulator and adjust it to 1.5 to 2.5 psig.
  4. Admit 150 psi steam to second stage air ejector nozzle. When the condenser vacuum reaches approximately 20 inches Hg, admit steam to the first stage. The vacuum should rise to 28-29 inches Hg.
  5. Adjust the recirc flow to maintain a condensate temperature of 90 to 125° F at the outlet from the air ejector condenser.

The turbine should be started spinning without delay after the vacuum is established to prevent the rotor from standing still in a hot environment, which would cause the rotor to bow and cause vibrations. Delaval recommends leaving the gland seal steam off until turbine is spinning to lessen the chance of rotor bowing.

Idle and warm up the turbine

  1. On the console:

    1. Set voltage regulator control to OFF.
    2. Set IDLE-RATED selector to IDLE. This will set the speed governor set point to the idle speed of 2900 rpm.
    3. Set selector to RUN.
    4. Manually reset lube oil trip on front end of turbogenerator by pulling up on the round knob.
    5. Open pneumatically controlled steam valve using the pneumatic steam stop valve control knob located on the main console.
    6. Press the green start bypass button. The unit should start and run at approximately 2900 rpm.
  2. Walk around the generator and check for any problems such as water or lube oil leaks, unusual noises, etc. If in doubt, shut the unit down.

Bring the turbine up to speed

  1. Allow the turbine to idle for about 30 minutes if possible, or at least until the oil temperature reaches 90°F. The generator should not be run above idle speed until the lube oil temperature reaches 90° F.
  2. Set IDLE-RATED selector switch to START. This sets the governor set point to the rated speed.
  3. Open the pneumatic valve fully: 71 psig air pressure. The turbine speed should rise and then stabilize at 10,012 rpm as the governor takes control.
  4. Set the voltage regulator control to AUTOMATIC.

Watch the unit carefully

  • Keep your eye on the vacuum, oil pressure and temperature, air box temperature, and condensate temperature.
  • Start cooling water to the lube oil cooler when the oil temperature comes up, and adjust to maintain 110° F.
  • Adjust the cooling water flow to the air box to maintain 40° C.
  • Adjust or secure recirc as necessary to maintain condensate temperature and hotwell level.

When you are satisfied with the operation of the turbo-generator, you can put it on the line.

Condition

Aboard ship, in the laboratory, or in an approved simulator given access to proper equipment and manufacturer’s technical manual.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check for electrical readiness

Look for:

  • exciter brushes lowered
  • generator breaker open

Check system for operational readiness

Look for:

  • all maintenance complete
  • strainers clean
  • manhole covers on
  • no loose gear, etc.

Check for adequate lubrication

Look for:

  • oil level at high mark on dipstick
  • no dirt, sludge or water in the oil
  • oil temperature at least 60° F

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Pre-start inspection of steam turbo-generator

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-7-1D

Connect ship service diesel generator to main switchboard

Assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines

Condition

Aboard a dead ship or in simulator, given access to generator and proper tools, approved instruction, and safe working environment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check that system is ready to start

Meet requirements of OICEW 7-1B

Start the generator

Turn generator mode selector switch to manual

Turn generator starting switch to start

Check that generator starts properly

Check:

  • oil pressure rises
  • air dampers open
  • voltage and frequency rises
  • jacket water temperature stabilizes

Operate generator to achieve conditions suitable for synchronization

Adjust generator to normal operating speed

Place voltage regulator in manual

Excite field

Adjust frequency to 60 hz

Adjust voltage to 120V

synchronize incoming generator with bus

Turn on synchroscope

Match voltage and frequency with bus

Close main breaker when generators are in phase

Turn off synchroscope

Adjust load on incoming generator

Transfer voltage regulator to automatic

Balance active (kw) load

Balance reactive (kvar) load

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate electrical, electronic and control systems

B1.1 Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical equipment:

  1. generator and distribution systems
  2. preparing, starting, paralleling and changing over generators
  3. electrical motors including starting methodologies
  4. high-voltage installations
  5. sequential control circuits and associated system devices

Connect ship service diesel generator to main switchboard

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-7-1E

Parallel generators

Assessed in EN-3111L Electrical Machines Lab

Condition

Aboard ship, in the laboratory, or in an approved simulator given access to proper equipment and manufacturer technical manual.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Start incoming generator and raise voltage

Start prime mover and bring up to operating speed

Place voltage regulator in manual

Excite field

Adjust frequency to 60 hz

Adjust voltage to system line voltage

Synchronize incoming generator with bus

Turn on synchroscope

Match voltage and frequency with bus

Close main breaker when generators are in phase

Turn off synchroscope

Adjust load on incoming generator

Transfer voltage regulator to automatic

Balance active (kw) load

Balance reactive (kvar) Load

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate electrical, electronic and control systems

B1.1 Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical equipment:

  1. generator and distribution systems
  2. preparing, starting, paralleling and changing over generators
  3. electrical motors including starting methodologies
  4. high-voltage installations
  5. sequential control circuits and associated system devices

Parallel generators

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-1A

Lathe project

Assessed in EN-2112 Machine Tool Technology

Condition

In workshop, given access to a lathe, mild steel rod stock and other necessary equipment and supplies.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Plan and Use the lathe to produce a project in accordance with attached drawing

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions and is complete;
  2. Proper stock is selected and lathe operations are properly performed;
  3. Project is completed according to plan, within tolerances specified in the drawing;
  4. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  5. No safety violations are observed.

Attachment:

OICEW-8-1A-image
OICEW-8-1A-image

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board

C1.6 Use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments

Lathe project

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2A

Centrifugal pump maintenance

Assessed in EN-2111 Auxiliary Machinery II

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble centrifugal pump

Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration

Check the following:

  • packing, or seals
  • gasket
  • impeller wear
  • shaft bearings

Repair centrifugal pump

Replace parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturers specifications

Reassemble centrifugal pump

Replace and adjust seals/gaskets as necessary

Test centrifugal pump

Operate under load and inspect for abnormalities

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Centrifugal pump maintenance

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2B

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.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble reciprocating pump

Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration

Check the following:

  • packing
  • gaskets
  • piston and cylinders
  • valves and valve seats

Repair reciprocating pump

Replace parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturers specifications

Reassemble reciprocating pump

Replace and adjust seals/gaskets as necessary

Adjust valve tappets for proper operation

Test reciprocating pump

Operate under load and inspect for abnormalities

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2C

Gear pump maintenance

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble gear pump

Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration

Check the following clearances:

  • end plate
  • radial
  • shaft bearings

Repair gear pump

Replace parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturers specifications

Reassemble gear pump

Replace and adjust seals/gaskets as necessary

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2D

Inspect valve manifold

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a piping diagram and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Lockout/tagout valve manifold

Identify contents of pipe

Isolate pipe section

Relieve pressure and drain section

Use tools to open up piping for inspection

Use:

  • combination wrenches
  • socket sets
  • other tools as necessary

Inspect and Clean pipe and manifold

Dismantle flanges

Inspect interior of pipe

Clean and prepare joints for reassembly

Use tools and proper joint materials to close up piping system

Use:

  • combination wrench
  • socket set
  • torque wrench
  • gasket cutter
  • hole punch

Test system to identify leaks

Perform hydrostatic test for leakage

Prove joint leak free

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Inspect valve manifold

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2E

Overhaul valve

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given one of the following types of valves: safety valve, steam trap, quick closing valve, drain valve or relief valve, and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble a globe valve

Remove old packing from stuffing box

Inspect valve

Examine disk and seat

Blue-in valve disk and seat

Repair valve as necessary

Machine, grind-in and bed-in valve disk and seat as required

Replace bonnet gasket

Select and install new packing

Reassemble valve

Prove valve leak free with hydrostatic test

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Overhaul valve

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2F

Overhaul heat exchanger

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a heat exchanger and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble heat exchanger

Inspect heat exchanger

Perform hydrostatic test or black light/dye test for tube and seal leakage

Note indications of corrosion, erosion, and fouling

Maintain heat exchanger

As necessary:

  • clean, de-scale and plug tube
  • check, clean or replace zincs
  • replace head gaskets and seals

Reassemble heat exchanger

Fill and prove leak free

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Overhaul heat exchanger

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2G

Routine Maintenance feed pump lube oil system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given access to s feed pump and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify and Describe the feed pump lube oil system

Identify and describe:

  • lube oil sump
  • dipstick
  • lube oil cooler
  • cooling water source
  • cooling water strainer
  • lube oil temperature and pressure gages
  • two lube oil pumps
  • three bearing sight glasses
  • drip feed for governor

Check feed pump oil level

State type and location of replenishment oil

Add oil, if required

Check for adequate coolant flow

Feel coolant line

Clean strainer, if required

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Routine Maintenance feed pump lube oil system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-8-2H

Routine maintenance compressed air system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given access to a compressed air system and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Check operating air compressors

Check operating pressure

Check compressor lubrication

Add oil, if required

Check belts, if installed

Check operation of pressure switch, if installed

Identify and Maintain associated air receivers

Blow down sufficiently to remove accumulated moisture

Check receiver pressure

Identify and Maintain air dryer

Blow down, as necessary

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

Routine maintenance compressed air system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-9-1A

Monitor sanitary flushing water system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in an approved simulator, given access to a sanitary flushing water system and proper tools and equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify the source of flushing water

Identify operating sanitary pump

Identify alternate sources

Describe the operation of the hydro-pneumatic tank

State purpose of air cushion

State corrective action for short cycling

Monitor the sanitary pump

Check operating pressure

Check motors for overheating/vibrations

Check strainer pressure differential

Monitor the hydro-pneumatic tank

Note cut-in and cut-out pressures

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements

D1.2 Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment

Monitor sanitary flushing water system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-9-1B

Monitor sewage waste treatment plant

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in an approved simulator, given access to a sewage waste treatment plant and proper tools and equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify and Describe the visible components of the msd and lift station

Identify and describe at least the following:

  • black water inlet
  • gray water inlet
  • chemical treatment
  • operating discharge pump
  • macerator
  • overflow
  • control panel
  • operating compressors
  • sludge and scum returns

Trace the discharge piping of the msd.

Trace system in auxiliary machinery room only

Monitor the msd.

Monitor for at least one hour

Maintain log

Add chemicals as required

Apply regulations to the operation of the MSD

State requirements for overboard discharge of waste

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements

D1.2 Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment

Monitor sewage waste treatment plant

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment OICEW-9-1C

Monitor oily water separator system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard ship or in an approved simulator, given access to an oily water separator system and proper tools and equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify and Describe the visible components of the ows.

Identify and describe at least the following:

  • suction line
  • discharge line
  • flushing line
  • slop tank
  • pump
  • solenoid valves
  • relief valve
  • control panel
  • instrumentation
  • operating pressure
  • waste oil discharge
  • oil level probe

Trace the suction and discharge of the OWS.

Trace system for current operating condition

Monitor the OWS.

Monitor OWS for at least one hour

Check bilge level

Maintain OWS log

Apply regulations to the operation of the OWS

Know permissible oil content for discharge

Fill out sample Oil Record Book

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Operate fuel, lubrication, ballast and other pumping systems and associated control systems

A5.3 Oily-water separators (or-similar equipment) requirements and operation

Monitor oily water separator system

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00

Assessment RFPEW-5-2E

Change Burner

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

Aboard a ship, in port or underway, or in an approved simulator or laboratory, given proper equipment.

Performance Requirements

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify and Describe components of boiler burner and register

Identify:

  • Burner and nozzle tip
  • Steam atomization header root valve
  • Steam atomization burner valve
  • Fuel oil header root valve
  • Fuel oil burner valve
  • Register air damper
  • Flame Scanner and controls
  • Safety gear

Change Over burner

Determine which burner will be taken out of service

Determine which burner will be lit off

Insure availability of steam atomization and fuel oil

Insert clean burner

Line up fuel and steam atomization

Light off clean burner

Secure dirty burner

Remove dirty burner and drain burner of residual fuel oil

Clean and Maintain burner

Steam clean dirty burner

Disassemble and clean burner parts as necessary

Inspect nozzle tips

Reassemble burner

Supports Table A-III/4 ratings forming part of an engineering watch

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

For keeping a boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures

A2.1 Safe operation of boilers

Change Burner

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00