OICEW-5-1H

Start fuel oil or lube oil purifier

Condition

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

Performance requirement

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

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

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICEW-A4.1, and is assessed in EN-3233 Steam and Gas Turbines.