Power Engineer Basic Operating Skills Quiz
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What should a Power Engineer always do before starting a fan?

  • Turn on the fan and walk away immediately
  • Check the motor for heating and vibration using the palm
  • Verify the belt condition, belt tension, and lubrication oil level (correct)
  • Start the fan without checking anything to save time
  • What is recommended when checking motors serving as pump or fan drivers?

  • Step over the rotating shaft for convenience
  • Walk around the rotating equipment
  • Check for heating and vibration using the palm (correct)
  • Wear loose clothing and jewelry for comfort
  • What does the STAR principle stand for in the context of Power Engineering?

  • Stay, Test, Assess, Reflect
  • Sprint, Think, Act, Revise
  • Start, Tackle, Achieve, Respond
  • Stop, Think, Act, Review (correct)
  • Why should a Power Engineer never use the palm when checking for heating and vibration in rotating equipment?

    <p>Using the palm causes muscles to contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice before taking any action as a Power Engineer?

    <p>Review the expected outcome of the action and ensure conditions have not changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some typical parameters observed upon starting a pump?

    <p>Discharge pressure, suction pressure, flow, noise, vibration, lubrication, bearing temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be checked before starting a pump?

    <p>All valves are correctly positioned, lubricating oil level and supply is adequate, pump is primed and ready to go, feed tank and suction lines are full</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a fundamental expectation of Power Engineers operating in the field?

    <p>Learning good work practices early on to form good habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should normal operating ranges be known before starting a pump?

    <p>To compare them to the actual running parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done once the pump has started?

    <p>Check the parameters to verify they are in acceptable range</p> Signup and view all the answers

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