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Plant Maintenance and Management

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What is the purpose of Preventative Maintenance (PM) systems?

To increase the complexity of maintenance tasks

To provide early detection of equipment problems (correct)

To decrease plant production

To schedule regular plant shutdowns

In larger plants, why does identifying maintenance requirements become more complex?

Due to decreased number of components

Due to the presence of many components (correct)

Due to simplified maintenance tasks

Due to reduced use of PM systems

Which work groups are typically involved in distributing preventative maintenance tasks?

Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, and Instrumentation (correct)

Human Resources and Finance

Production and Marketing

Quality and Safety

What is one goal of a Preventative Maintenance (PM) system?

To protect against unplanned shutdowns Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is used in PM systems to provide early detection of equipment problems?

Equipment readings data Signup and view all the answers

What are the checks required for a pump?

Discharge pressure, flow, oil level, oil temperature, noise, and vibration Signup and view all the answers

When does the incoming equipment become the in-service equipment?

When all operating parameters match that of the in-service equipment Signup and view all the answers

What are duty swaps commonly performed on?

Boilers, boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, condensate transfer pumps Signup and view all the answers

What do safety valves require particular attention because of?

They are critical safety items Signup and view all the answers

What are the methods commonly used for keeping maintenance records?

Paper system or electronic filing system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standby equipment operation as part of a preventative maintenance program?

To ensure the standby equipment is in a reliable, ready state Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of lubricating oil may differ and must be confirmed before adding oil to a specific piece of equipment?

Viscosity and viscosity index Signup and view all the answers

Why must water entrained in compressed air be removed from air station piping?

To prevent damage to pneumatic instruments and control valves Signup and view all the answers

What is required by the NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems regarding the inspection and testing of emergency generators?

Weekly inspection and monthly load test Signup and view all the answers

Why should standby feedwater pumps be operated regularly regardless of the type of prime mover?

To distribute wear and demonstrate equipment reliability Signup and view all the answers