NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.A

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

OICEW-A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control system

Main engine and associated auxiliaries

On a steam vessel of at least 1,000 HP, on simulator, or in a laboratory,

the candidate assists in starting a main propulsion turbine engine, describing the actions as they are being performed.

The candidate:

1. Starts the main lube-oil pump;

2. Verifies that there is flow through the gravity tank overflow line using the sight-glass;

3. Verifies that there is lube-oil flow to all main-engine bearings;

4. Engages the jacking gear to the main engine;

5. Makes notification of jacking gear status;

6. Turns on jacking-gear motor;

7. Establishes steam flow to the gland-seal regulator and adjusts it to recommended levels;

8. Starts the gland exhaust condenser fan;

9. Verifies that the main circulator high-suction and overboard-discharge valves are open;

10. Starts the main circulator pump;

11. Opens the main-condenser saltwater header vents until flow is observed;

12. Verifies that main condensate pump suction and discharge stop valves are open;

13. Verifies that main condensate pump vent line valve is open

14. Starts the main condensate pump;

15. Opens the inlet/outlet valves to both the first and second stage air-ejector elements;

16. Lines up steam to the air-ejector pressure reducing station;

17. Opens the steam root valve to the second stage main air- ejector element;

18. Observes progressive increase in vacuum;

19. Inspects the entire system for proper operation;

20. Correctly describes actions as they are being performed; and

21. Takes proper action to prevent safety and pollution violations.