OICEW-8-2C

Gear pump maintenance

Condition

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

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble gear pump

Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration

Check the following clearances:

  • end plate
  • radial
  • shaft bearings

Repair gear pump

Replace parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturers specifications

Reassemble gear pump

Replace and adjust seals/gaskets as necessary

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-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering.