MMA Assessment OICEW-8-2B

Reciprocating pump maintenance

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a reciprocating pump and other equipment, manuals and specifications needed to complete the task.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Disassemble reciprocating pump

Inspect all parts for wear and deterioration

Check the following:

  • packing
  • gaskets
  • piston and cylinders
  • valves and valve seats

Repair reciprocating pump

Replace parts as necessary to bring pump to manufacturers specifications

Reassemble reciprocating pump

Replace and adjust seals/gaskets as necessary

Adjust valve tappets for proper operation

Test reciprocating pump

Operate under load and inspect for abnormalities

Location

Assessed in EN‑2111 Auxiliary Machinery II.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICEW-C2
  2. OICEW-C2.3
  3. ABE-A8.1

NVIC Tasks

  1. NVIC 17-14 Task 9.1.C Overhaul a reciprocating pump
  2. NVIC 18-14 Task 5.1.B Operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps

Lab Manual

Auxiliary Machinery II Laboratory Manual

See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.