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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?

Using the palm causes muscles to contract (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Review the expected outcome of the action and ensure conditions have not changed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some typical parameters observed upon starting a pump?

Discharge pressure, suction pressure, flow, noise, vibration, lubrication, bearing temperature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must be checked before starting a pump?

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Learning good work practices early on to form good habits (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To compare them to the actual running parameters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once the pump has started?

Check the parameters to verify they are in acceptable range (B) Signup and view all the answers