OICEW-4-3B

Prepare and start main gas turbine

Condition

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

Performance requirement

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

See the Engineering Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICEW-A4.3, and is assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines.