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Troubleshooting Skills Flashcards

1
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What type of systems will a mechanical troubleshooter work on?

A

Mechanical systems
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
and all their components

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2
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What does regular maintenance do for a plant and its systems?

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It keeps it producing effectively and economically on a day to day basis.

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3
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How does a central maintenance organization work?

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The maintenance specialist will report to a craft supervisor and are assigned to work in all plant dept.

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4
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What type of crafts are typically found in a large plant?

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The building maintenance group consists of electricians, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, and painters.

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5
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Who can you ask for more information on a piece of problem equipment?

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You can ask the machine operator. They usually have a good understanding of the machine under normal functions.

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6
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Communication is a cycle of 4 steps. They are….

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Speaking
Listening
Responding
Reaction to response

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7
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What will usually happen if you give a person a chance to express themselves?

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He may become more proficient, productive, and easier to work with.

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8
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When given oral instructions what should you do to remember them?

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You should write them down in order to help prevent misunderstandings.

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9
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What should you do before making a repair on a piece of equipment.

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Find out what your responsibilities are before you make a repair. It could be the responsibility of another craft.

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10
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Where should you report complaints,, problems, or conflict?

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Report any problems or complaints directly to your supervisor, never to anyone else in company manager.

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11
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When should air supplies for a machine be checked?

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They should always be checked while the machine is running. With he machine stopped the pressure might be normal.

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12
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When is the best time to schedule repair work on a piece of equipment?

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When it is normally not in use.

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13
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What must you know before you can detect developing problems with a piece of machinery.

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You must recognize the machine normally operates and

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14
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What is a workers duty in the event of an emergency?

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Protect other workers from injury. Second would be to shut down the affected machinery.

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15
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Resistance reading are taken with a

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They are taken with an ohmmeter.

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16
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High values of resistance (megaohms and gigaohms) are taken with

A

Megohmmeter

17
Q

Which temperature device measures the difference between two temperatures?

A

Thermocouple

18
Q

When should a worker check the the drawings or schematics in the service manual?

A

Before you start working on the equipment.

19
Q

Parts list include a list and an illustration of all the parts of the machine. They do not include….

A

Written technical information.

20
Q

When it comes to tooling, you should keep them in excellent working condition, clean and repair them when needed, and replace them as necessary. They do not need to be…..

A

New.

21
Q

What should you do following a repair on a piece of machinery?

A

Clean up your tools, materials, and mess.
Replace the machine guards or covers
Remove lock from controls
Inform operations.

22
Q

What should you do to ensure your repair after found a problem and corrected it.

A

Recheck the entire the system
Run the system through manual and auto control
Run the system several times to ensure repair.

23
Q

How can you tell if a conveyor belt is overloaded?

A

Check the spaces between the top plates of the chain, if they look uneven when the conveyor is running its overloaded.

24
Q

If a drive chain runs faster than _______ feet per minute, it requires constant lubrication.

A

500 feet per minute

25
Q

What does a cutaway diagram show.

A

It shows the external shape and the internal working parts.

26
Q

Describe an isometric diagram.

A

It shows the piping in a single view that includes all three dimensions or 3d.

27
Q

Describe a wiring diagram.

A

It shows the physical relationships of devices in an electrical system. It also shows how the system works.

28
Q

Describe a lighting diagram.

A

It shows the wiring in the cielings and walls of a building.It makes it possible to trace the wiring.

29
Q

What is a useful diagram for troubleshooting.

A

A troubleshooting chart. It is usually developed by the maker of the equipment. It gives step by step instruction for testing the equipment in steps.

30
Q

Why are bearings important in a plant?

A

They support power transmission shafts and reduce friction between moving parts.

31
Q

What is a normal side to side movement (amount of play) of a shaft?

A

One or two thousandths of an inch.

32
Q

What parts do all compressors (centrifugal, rotary, screw) have?

A

They all have an inlet, a compression chamber, and an outlet.
* Not more than 1 air supply or a resovior.

33
Q

Name the different types of mechanical dust collectors?

A

Centrifugal, wet, and bag types.

34
Q

What can be applied to floors to greatly improve its strength and resistance to wear.

A

Synthetic coatings.

35
Q

What is a switchgear.

A

Enclosure that contains many kinds of switching and interrupting equipment that control, meter, and protect various pieces of equipment.

36
Q

What is a panelboard?

A

It is a small assembly that contains either fuses or circuit breakers.

37
Q

Describe a pictoral diagram.

A

It shows the wiring or circuit as they actually appear to the eye.

38
Q

Who issues a work order?

A

The scheduler issues a work order. Only after discussing job with the production supervisor, and decides how many workers from each trade is needed.

39
Q

What is one of the first things an emergency crew needs to do?

A

Determine what parts and supplies are needed in order to repair the affected equipment.

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