OICEW-8E2B

Centrifugal pump maintenance (packing)

On a vessel of at least 1,000 HP, or in a laboratory or workshop.

Behavior	Standard
The student will:	During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
Secure and Lock-out the end suction centrifugal pump
Disassemble the pump	follow disassembly procedure in the laboratory manual
Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration	Check the following: packing, or seals gasket impeller wear shaft bearings
Repair centrifugal pump	replace shaft packing according to procedure in the laboratory manual replace or repair other parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturer's specifications
Reassemble centrifugal pump	Follow procedure in laboratory manual Adjust packing, seals and gaskets as necessary
Test centrifugal 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.