OICEW-8E3A

Clean an oil purifier

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

Behavior	Standard
The student will:	During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
Prepare to clean an oil purifier	shut down unit and secure liquid inlet and outlet valves lockout and tagout the unit
Disassemble the purifier	follow manufacturer's instructions cause no damage to components use specialized tools where required
Clean the purifier	soak dirty parts in cleaning fluid remove accumulated sludge from all components wipe down components with clean rag
Inspect the purifier	check parts for residual oil or sludge, remove if present check bowl cover gasket for suitability, replace if necessary correct any observed deficiencies
Reassemble the purifier	follow manufacturer's recommendations install disks in correct order tighten bowl ring with bowl ring wrench secure bowl cover and oil supply tube insure bowl can rotate freely without binding

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-4131 Internal Combustion Engines II.