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MARITIME ENGINEERING
Operate marine turbine propulsion plant
outside normal parameters
level:
6
credit:
18
planned review date:
January 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
This unit standard is for people in the maritime engineering
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
initiate start up and shut down operations to turbine
propulsion plant during abnormal operation; maintain and
improve output of turbine propulsion plant during abnormal
operations; and respond to changes in demand during
abnormal operation of turbine propulsion.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by Maritime Qualifications New Zealand
Inc.
special notes:
1
Start up and shut down of plant include:
On request;
Necessary operation for malfunctioning plant;
Necessary operation for plant operating outside
of normal parameters.
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2
Safety rules, regulations, legislation, and their
subsequent amendments include:
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);
Marine Pollution (MARPOL);
Resource Management Act (RMA) 1994;
Maritime Transport Act 1994;
Company or Organisational rules, procedures
and regulations;
Manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.
3
Plant includes:
Turbine prime mover;
Associated steam plant;
Shafting, gearing and associated auxiliaries and
systems necessary to move the vessel.
4
Parameters include:
Pressure;
Levels;
Flow;
Temperatures;
Speeds;
Expansion measurements;
Vibrations.
5
Alterations in output include:
On request for assistance;
Necessary for operation outside of normal
parameters and methods.
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Correct personnel may include:
Ship’s Master;
Chief Engineer;
Officer of the Watch.
7
Operations include manual adjustment of controls to
achieve new demand and the monitoring of remote
operation.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Initiate start up and shut down operations to turbine propulsion plant during abnormal
operation.
performance criteria
1.1
The need for alterations to routine operations is identified, justifiable, and
communicated to the correct personnel.
1.2
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety
rules and regulations.
1.3
The timing and degree of preparation of plant meet the needs of the condition
of plant and the nature of malfunction.
1.4
Planned alterations to parameters and methods are confirmed with the correct
personnel.
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1.5
Revised parameters and methods mitigate the risk of plant damage and
disruption to operations, are recorded, and communicated to the correct
personnel.
Range:
records - engine room log book, equipment log.
1.6
The sequence and timings of start up or shut down of equipment and systems
are those required by the actual condition of plant and the nature of any
malfunction.
1.7
Abnormal operation of plant is minimised commensurate with overall ship
safety.
element 2
Maintain and improve output of turbine propulsion plant during abnormal operations.
performance criteria
2.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety
rules and regulations.
2.2
Output operating parameters and methods selected mitigate the risk of plant
damage and disruption to operations.
2.3
Output demand is maintained at a level consistent with the nature of fault or
condition.
2.4
Alterations to output are actioned within agreed time frames.
Range:
agreed between supervisor, trainee, and department demanding
output.
2.5
Revised parameters and methods are communicated to the operational
personnel impacted by the situation requiring abnormal system operation.
2.6
Abnormal operation of plant is undertaken to a level which maintains the safety
of the ship, passengers, and crew.
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element 3
Respond to changes in demand during abnormal operation of turbine propulsion.
performance criteria
3.1
The need for alterations to routine operations is identified, justifiable, and
communicated to the correct personnel.
3.2
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety
rules and regulations.
3.3
New demand requirements are identified and responded to within a time frame
which maintains the safe operation of the ship.
3.4
Preparations for alterations in output comply with company practices and
manufacturer’s guidelines.
3.5
The timing and sequence of adjustments during alteration of output meet the
requirements of the ship’s operation.
3.6
Revised output is consistent with requested demand and the nature of the fault
or condition.
3.7
Abnormal operation of plant is maintained
commensurate with maintaining ship safety.
for
the
demand
period
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Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand Inc
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by January 1998.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054].
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