Power Plant Readings and Equipment Performance Quiz
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What is the purpose of taking power plant readings?

  • To compare current field conditions with the expected performance of the equipment (correct)
  • To diagnose problems
  • To trust the control systems
  • To ignore adverse conditions

    • What could happen if a reading is outside of the expected range?

  • The reading is stored for historical data
  • The reading is ignored
  • Immediate action can be taken to resolve the situation (correct)
  • The operator can adjust the expected range

    • What do field operators usually need to take while performing rounds?

  • Readings from field instruments, a chart recorder, or a computer screen (correct)
  • Adverse conditions
  • Historical data
  • Trust in control systems

    • Why is it important for operators to familiarize themselves with the equipment?

    <p>To assess operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might reviewing the reading sheets help explain?

    <p>Why a fan bearing has failed multiple times over a short period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might complacent operators trust control systems until adverse conditions arise?

    <p>Because equipment that operates automatically may be ignored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the Power Engineer to record information accurately while out in the field?

    <p>To assess system performance and foresee problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables control room personnel to assess system performance and foresee problems?

    <p>Data logging capabilities of electronic displays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chart recorders in the control room?

    <p>To oversee a multitude of plant parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of recorder mechanism determines when circular chart recorders need to be renewed?

    <p>The length of time before the paper and ink need to be replaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can mechanical chart or strip recorders be configured to show?

    <p>Conditions of any one of thousands of control parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps operators observe the bearing vibration over time to determine maintenance needs?

    <p>Data logging capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are chart recorders often installed in control rooms?

    <p>To monitor current and historical conditions simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do control room operations oversee simultaneously?

    <p>Thousands of control parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be configured to show the conditions of any one of thousands of control parameters?

    <p>Modern distributed control system electronic displays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bearing vibrations help operators determine?

    <p>When a piece of equipment should be taken out of service for maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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