RFPEW Task 3.1.D(M/G)

Monitor auxiliary boiler

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 07-14 Task 3.1.D(M/G) , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

For keeping a safe boiler watch: Maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures

RFPEW-A2.1 Safe operation of boilers
Condition Behavior Standard

On a motor or gas turbine vessel, on a simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate monitors the oil-fired or waste-heat auxiliary boiler.


Note 3 Not performing this task will limit the candidate’s endorsement to motor and/or gas-turbine propelled vessels without waste-heat or auxiliary boilers.

The candidate performs either (A) or (B):

(A) OIL-FIRED AUXILIARY BOILER

  1. Monitors the steam drum pressure and water level;
  2. Monitors the feed water pressure;
  3. Monitors the fuel oil service pump suction and discharge pressures and fuel-oil supply pressure and temperature to the supply header and applicable fuel oil strainer pressure drops;
  4. Monitors the fuel oil settling/service tank levels and temperatures;
  5. Strips fuel oil settling tanks of moisture as appropriate;
  6. Monitors the stack temperature;
  7. Monitors the atomizing steam pressure as applicable;
  8. Observes condition of flame through peephole;
  9. Visually inspects boiler casing, hand holes, manholes, and piping for leaks;
  10. Promptly wipes up any oil accumulations presenting a fire hazard;
  11. Notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions, unusual sounds, or vibrations; and
  12. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations. Note: Recorded readings from analog gauges should be +/- 5% of actual, except boiler water level should be +/- 1” of actual.

(B) WASTE HEAT AUXILIARY BOILER

  1. Monitors the steam drum pressure and water level;
  2. Monitors the feed water pressure;
  3. Monitors the feed pump suction and discharge pressures;
  4. Monitors the feed tank level and temperature;
  5. Monitors the boiler water circulating pump suction and discharge pressures, as applicable;
  6. Monitors the exhaust gas inlet temperature
  7. Monitors the stack temperature;
  8. Visually inspects boiler casing, hand holes, manholes, and
  9. piping for leaks;
  10. Notifies the watch engineer of any unusual or unsafe conditions, unusual sounds, or vibrations; and
  11. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations. Note: Recorded readings from analog gauges should be +/- 5% of actual, except boiler water level should be +/- 1” of actual.