NVIC 17-14 Task 4.3.O

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 systems

Auxiliary prime movers and associated systems

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

the candidate plans for and shuts down the freshwater generator, describing actions as they are being performed.

The candidate:

1. Trips three-way solenoid valve when all tanks have been topped off;

2. Closes main heat source valve to and from distiller heating section

3. Allows feed water flow until the distiller has cooled to ambient temperature;

4. Secures saltwater feed pump and saltwater supply to both eductors;

5. Closes saltwater feed pump discharge and suction valves;

6. Opens vacuum breaker valve atop evaporator shell;

7. Secures distillate pump motor and close distillate pump discharge valve;

8. Logs the time that the unit is secured and the final water meter reading; and

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