IMPEM143 – Maintain emergency power generation equipment used in food and drink operations
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to carry out corrective maintenance activities on emergency power generation equipment used in food and drink operations, in accordance with approved procedures. This will include the engine/primary power source, the generator, the electrical load connection, and the appropriate control equipment. The maintenance activity will involve dismantling, removing and maintaining faulty or damaged sub-assemblies and components, including engine components, generator, fans, pumps, valves, couplings, ducting, heaters, filters and control gear, and equipment including speed governors, voltage regulation, safety control devices, fire protection and shutdown systems, measurement display and recording systems, control panels, electrical components and wiring. Food and drink operations is a term used in this standard to cover the following sub sectors of Meat, Drinks, Confectionery, Fresh Produce, Bakery, Seafood and Dairy.
You will be able to apply a range of dismantling and assembly methods and techniques, to include marking/labelling of components to aid the assembly, aligning/adjusting of components, and dismantling components by mechanically dismantling, unplugging, de-soldering, and removal of screwed, clamped and crimped connections.
You will be able to work with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant food and drink regulations, directives and guidelines
obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers drawings and maintenance documentation
plan and communicate the maintenance activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working
follow the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required work
carry out the maintenance activities in accordance with organisational procedures within the limits of your personal authority
isolate equipment (including mechanical, electricity, gas, air, steam, fuel oil or fluids) in accordance with organisational procedures
provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area in accordance with organisational procedures
re-connect and return the system to service on completion of the maintenance activities
report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule
complete maintenance records and documentation in accordance with organisational requirements
dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
the health and safety requirements of the area in which the maintenance activity is to take place, and the responsibility these requirements place on you not to compromise food safety
the isolation and lock-off procedures or permit-to-work procedure that applies to the equipment being maintained including the critical control points
the specific health and safety precautions to be applied during the maintenance procedure, and their effects on others
the relevant legislation requirements of the standards in relationship to the maintenance activities
the specific requirements of your customer/client specifications in relationship to the maintenance activities
your responsibilities in relationship to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP) during the maintenance activities
the importance of wearing the correct personal and environmental protection equipment (PPE) and other appropriate safety equipment during the maintenance process
what constitutes a hazardous voltage and how to recognise victims of electric shock
how to reduce the risks of a phase to earth shock (including insulated tools, rubber mating and isolating transformers)
hazards associated with carrying out maintenance activities on emergency power generation equipment/systems (including moving machinery, hot components, stored pressure/force, live electrical connections, handling oils and coolants, using damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, not following laid-down maintenance procedures), and how to minimise them to reduce any risks
how to obtain and interpret drawings, specifications, manufacturers' manuals and other documents needed in the maintenance process
the procedure for obtaining replacement parts, materials and other consumables necessary for the maintenance activities
company policy on repair/replacement of components during the maintenance process
the basic principles of how the equipment functions, its operation sequence, the working purpose of individual units/components and how they interact (to include principles of power generator sets, the function of the stator, rotor and excitation system, principles of AC power generation, electrical losses, synchronizing and loading, output voltage control)
the principles of the equipment's design features for safe operation in a food or drink environment including minimising the chance of contaminates or foreign bodies in the final product
generator and prime mover tripping and protection devices
generator and bus terminal connections
why electrical earthing and bonding is critical and why it must be both mechanically and electrically secure
the sequence to be adopted for the dismantling/reassembly of various types of assemblies
the methods and techniques used to dismantle/assemble emergency power generation equipment (including removing bolted components and assemblies, removing components requiring pressure, unplugging, de- soldering, removal of screwed, clamped and crimped connections)
methods of checking components are fit for purpose, how to identify defects and wear characteristics, and the need to replace `lifed' or consumable items (including lubricants, batteries, lamps, filters, seals and gaskets)
how to make adjustments to components/assemblies to ensure they function correctly
methods of removing and replacing components and units without damaging the system and infrastructure
the use of electrical measuring equipment (including multimeters and resistance testers)
methods of testing equipment and systems for leaks, and the tools and equipment that can be used
types and application of coolants and antifreeze agents; quantities used; and methods of flushing and filling the system
how to check that tools and equipment are free from damage or defects, are in a safe and usable condition, and are configured correctly for their intended purpose
the processes in place to segregate the tools and equipment used into high or low risk areas
the checks required to ensure that all tools, materials and components are all accountable before operating the equipment
the cleaning requirements/policies in place before returning the equipment into full operational production
the generation of maintenance documentation and/or reports following the maintenance activity
the equipment operating and control procedures to be applied during the maintenance activity
how to use lifting and handling equipment correctly and safely in the maintenance activity
the problems associated with the maintenance activity, and how they can be overcome
the organisational procedure to be adopted for the safe disposal of waste of all types of materials including any spoilt food or drink products
the extent of your own authority and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Keywords: Food and drink; Engineering; manufacturing; maintenance; emergency power; turbine; alternators; engines; alternators; generators; governors; voltage regulators; chargers
IMPEM143 – Maintain emergency power generation equipment used in food and drink operations
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to carry out corrective maintenance activities on emergency power generation equipment used in food and drink operations, in accordance with approved procedures. This will include the engine/primary power source, the generator, the electrical load connection, and the appropriate control equipment. The maintenance activity will involve dismantling, removing and maintaining faulty or damaged sub-assemblies and components, including engine components, generator, fans, pumps, valves, couplings, ducting, heaters, filters and control gear, and equipment including speed governors, voltage regulation, safety control devices, fire protection and shutdown systems, measurement display and recording systems, control panels, electrical components and wiring. Food and drink operations is a term used in this standard to cover the following sub sectors of Meat, Drinks, Confectionery, Fresh Produce, Bakery, Seafood and Dairy.
You will be able to apply a range of dismantling and assembly methods and techniques, to include marking/labelling of components to aid the assembly, aligning/adjusting of components, and dismantling components by mechanically dismantling, unplugging, de-soldering, and removal of screwed, clamped and crimped connections.
You will be able to work with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions, and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand
Keywords: Food and drink; Engineering; manufacturing; maintenance; emergency power; turbine; alternators; engines; alternators; generators; governors; voltage regulators; chargers