15 Questions
What should an operator do if a deficiency is found during a preventative maintenance check?
Notify the work-planning department
Why is it important to wear protective gloves while performing blowdown on air stations?
To prevent compressed air from contacting the skin
How often should emergency standby power systems be inspected and exercised under load according to NFPA 110 Standard?
Inspected weekly, exercised under load monthly
Why is it important to know the correct lubricant type for specific equipment before adding oil?
To maintain proper viscosity levels
What operational data should typically be recorded when operating standby equipment as part of a preventative maintenance program?
Pressures, flows, temperatures, shaft speeds, and capacities
What is a characteristic of a plant that can more easily tolerate service interruptions?
It has simpler maintenance requirements
Why does managing maintenance become more complex in larger plants with many components?
As identifying maintenance requirements becomes more complex
What is a key goal of Preventative Maintenance (PM) systems in large plants?
To predict equipment problems before they cause an outage
How are Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks usually distributed in large plants?
Between multiple work groups such as Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance
What is one advantage of a well-planned Preventative Maintenance (PM) system?
It increases the likelihood of equipment longevity
What is required for diesel pumps during the weekly 'no-flow' test according to NFPA 25 standards?
To run for at least 30 minutes
What must Power Engineers be trained and certified to perform on fire pumps?
Annual flow tests
Why are standby feedwater pumps critical to power plant operation?
To maintain required flow rates
What should be done before starting the incoming piece of standby equipment during a duty swap?
Match the operating parameters with the in-service equipment
Why do safety valves require particular attention during maintenance?
Because they are critical safety items
Learn about the complexity of managing maintenance in plants of different sizes and the importance of Preventative Maintenance (PM) systems. Explore how larger plants require more comprehensive maintenance strategies and the benefits of predicting equipment problems before they lead to outages.
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