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PERFORMANCE TEST FOR ACETYLENE GENERATING PLANT Proportional Checks

TB-600-1 Procedures for Selection Training and Qualifying Operators of Equipment/Systems Excluding Selected Watercraft and Aircraft Manual

APPENDIX E QUALIFYING PROCEDURES FOR OPERATORS OF LARC LX AND AVL

TB 600-1

Item to be checked

Remarks

Charging Manifolds and Cooling Spray System ____________________________________________

a. Cylinders properly prepared, filled, and tested for leaks_______________________________

b. Air purged from piping and manifolds before filling __________________________________

c. Periodic check of manifold pressure and cylinder contents ____________________________

d. No excessive heating of cylinders________________________________________________

Recording ________________________________________________________________________

a. Check instrument readings and record on operational data sheet at intervals specified ______

b. Check consumption of operating supplies and acetylene production and record on operational

data sheet at intervals specified _________________________________________________________

Shutdown Precautions _______________________________________________________________

a. Purge all condensate from traps _________________________________________________

b. Drain all water from pumps, tanks, and lines (a and b required at only ambient temperature

of -320F and below)

_______________________________________________________________

c. Drain, and flush acetylene generator tank__________________________________________

d. Remove all carbide from hoppers or insure that feed valves are closed, vents open ________

e. Inspect stocks of carbide for proper storage ________________________________________

f. Stop warm air heaters _________________________________________________________

g. Slow down the electrical generator engine and idle for 5 minutes under no lead, to dissipate _

heat

Lubrication _________________________________________________________________________

Lubricate all major components of the plant as directed by applicable, current Lubrication______

Orders

Maintenance Service _______________________________________________________________

Perform Daily Preventive Maintenance as outlined In the applicable Technical Manual (TM)____

Electrical Generating Unit _____________________________________________________________

a. V belts for tension wear ________________________________________________________

b. Crankcase oil level add oil if necessary ___________________________________________

c. Radiator -add water or antifreeze as necessary _____________________________________

d. Batteries- check, clean, and add water or electrolyte as necessary ______________________

Acetylene Compressor _______________________________________________________________

a. V-belts for tension, wear and alignment ___________________________________________

b. Crankcase oil level- add oil if necessary___________________________________________

Acetylene Generator

_______________________________________________________________

a. Tank water level _____________________________________________________________

b. Proper drainage of sludge ______________________________________________________

Heat Exchanger

_______________________________________________________________

a. V belt for tension, wear, and alignment____________________________________________

b. Tank water level _____________________________________________________________

Water, Fuel, Acetone, Compressed Air Supply Systems _____________________________________

Clean and lubricate as required ____________________________________________________

General Inspection

_______________________________________________________________

Check the entire plant for deficiencies such as ________________________________________

a. Cracked or broken glass _______________________________________________________

b. Insecure mountings ___________________________________________________________

c. Loose or missing parts_________________________________________________________

d. Damaged components ________________________________________________________

e. Leakage

_______________________________________________________________

f. Obstructed aisles and working areas ______________________________________________

Cleaning ___________________________________________________________________________

Insure that the entire plant is free from ______________________________________________

a. Dirt ________________________________________________________________________

b. Grease and oil _______________________________________________________________

c. Other foreign matter __________________________________________________________

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