Assessment OICEW-5-1D

Start air compressor

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

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

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: marine diesel engine marine steam turbine marine gas turbine marine boiler shafting installations, including propeller other auxiliaries, including various pumps, air compressor, purifier, fresh water generator, heat exchanger, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems steering gear automatic control systems fluid flow and characteristics of lubricating oil, fuel oil and cooling systems deck machinery	Start air compressor

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:

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

Start air compressor

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00