OICEW-8-2B

Reciprocating pump maintenance

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

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

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

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICEW-C2.3, and is assessed in EN-2111 Auxiliary Machinery II.