Assessment OICEW-5-3A

Check boiler water level

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

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

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: main engine and associated auxiliaries steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems auxiliary prime movers and associated systems other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems	Check boiler water level

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:

main engine and associated auxiliaries
steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Check boiler water level

Published: 2016-10-28-04:00