Steam Engines and Pumps: Operation and Maintenance
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about steam engine control systems, steam engine lubrication, operation and maintenance, and steam pumps.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the function of oil relays.
- Define throttling and describe how to use throttling to control speed.
- Identify and interpret information on a steam engine indicator card.
- Read and interpret information on a steam engine indicator diagram.
- Describe the flow of steam cylinder oil and the different techniques for lubricating steam engines.
- Describe the purpose and function of oil filters and bypasses.
- Describe low oil pressure indicators.
- Identify the purpose of packing in both the piston rod and valve rod.
- Describe your pre-start and startup roles and responsibilities.
- Describe your responsibilities during normal engine operation.
- Describe your responsibilities during shutdown.
- Define your responsibilities toward preventative maintenance.
- Describe the purpose and function of drivers.
- Describe the purpose and function of steam pumps.
- Identify pump components, including valves, cylinders, pistons, rods, and air chambers.
- Describe the function of pump packing and lubrication.
- Describe your roles and responsibilities during steam pump operation.
