15 Questions
Why is managing maintenance in a large plant considered complex?
There are many components in a large plant.
What is the purpose of a Preventative Maintenance (PM) system?
To predict equipment problems before they cause outages.
Why are Preventative Maintenance tasks distributed between different work groups?
To ensure each equipment item has specific required checks.
What is one goal of a Preventative Maintenance (PM) system?
To provide early detection of equipment problems.
What is the minimum duration for which diesel fire pumps must run during a 'no-flow' test?
30 minutes
Why is regular inspection important in managing plant equipment?
To provide early detection of equipment problems.
What type of fire pump tests are required to be conducted annually?
Flow tests
Why are duty swaps of standby equipment performed as part of a preventative maintenance schedule?
To demonstrate equipment reliability and distribute wear
Which maintenance record-keeping method is emphasized in the text?
Keeping maintenance records
What drives standby feedwater pumps in power plants?
Internal combustion engines or steam turbines
Why is it important for Power Engineers to know the characteristics of the oil required for specific equipment?
To select the correct lubricant type for the equipment
What is the purpose of briefly opening and reclosing low point drain valves in an air station blowdown?
To remove condensed water from the control air piping
Why should standby fire pumps be run weekly as part of a preventative maintenance program?
To verify they will work correctly when needed
What is a requirement from NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems regarding diesel-driven generators?
The engine must reach normal operating temperature during the test run
Why do many plants have redundant or separate power supplies for fire pumps?
To ensure continuous operation during power outages
Test your knowledge on managing maintenance for plants of varying sizes. Learn about the challenges of identifying maintenance requirements in larger plants and the importance of Preventative Maintenance (PM) systems in scheduling regular maintenance and predicting equipment problems.
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