Mechaincal Test Equipment

Question 0

Oxygen air analyzer

Answer 0

Used to test oxygen and combustible gases contained in a confined space

Use a bottle of multiple gases to make sure it is working before use

Question 1

Dead weight tester and dead weight tester gauge

Answer 1

Used to test pressure switches and gauges

Test gauge - used with tester to calibrate pop-off valves and used on pressure vessel inspections

Question 2

Feeler gauges

Answer 2

used to measure clearances

checking clearances on gates or monolith joints

Question 3

Dial indicators

Answer 3

used to measure the run out on a piece of equipment

dash pot calibration, jacking the unit, main shaft run out

Question 4

RPM gauge

Answer 4

used to measure the rotational speed of a piece of equipment

main shaft speed, gov vibrator at JPP

Question 5

Calipers

Answer 5

used to measure the inside diameter or outside circumference

graduated in thousandths, used to check trunnions at JPP

Question 6

Piezometer

Answer 6

used to measure the pressure or level of water under the surface
used in earthen portion of the dam

Question 7

M Scope

Answer 7

used to measure the water level in the piezometer

Question 8

Ball-in-box

Answer 8

used to measure the movement of the monolith joint

use micrometer to check, don’t use anymore

Question 9

Weir

Answer 9

used to measure the amount of water flow

units when running, spillways

Question 10

Magna flux tester

Answer 10

metal particle test, used to check metal for any cracks

crane hooks

Question 11

Radius gauges

Answer 11

used to measure the grooves and radius of an item

used to check sheaves

Question 12

Heat stick tester

Answer 12

used to measure the temperature of a piece of metal
melts on metal that is >= to temp of tester
used to check metal during welding

Question 13

Crane load weight tester (dynamometer)

Answer 13

used to test the weight of a load

used for fire extinguishers

Question 14

vibration monitor

Answer 14

used to test the vibration of a bearing

could use it when setting up new motor, to get a normal reading, and then check later for any change

Question 15

db tester

Answer 15

measures the noise level in/of an area

we get outside contractor to do sound studies

Question 16

thread gauge

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measures the number of threads per inch

to check bolts/screws for threads/inch

Question 17

combination square

Answer 17

used for layout work

3 different heads, angle gauge, 90/45, and 60* to find center of round objects

Question 18

micrometer

Answer 18

inside, outside, and depth used to measure tolerances

used in machine work, more precise than caliper

Question 19

angle finder

Answer 19

used to determine the angle of an item

Question 20

sheave gauge

Answer 20

used to measure the groove of a sheave

Question 21

telescoping gauge

Answer 21

another version of micrometer, finding inside measurements

Question 22

depth gauge

Answer 22

another version of micrometer, finding the depth of an object

Question 23

machinist level

Answer 23

used to level an object, much more precise than normal torpedo level

Question 24

metal tapes

Answer 24

used to find the depth of a hole, has a float on the end so you know when you reached the depth to be measured
used in foundation drains

Question 25

Pneumatic test stand

Answer 25

used to test pop off gauges

Question 26

dye penetrate

Answer 26

used to check for cracks in metal

Question 27

lead pain test swab

Answer 27

used to check paints for the presence of leadv