Purpose

Components, within a Power Plant, often combine together to form systems. These systems perform various functions to maintain plant parameters within specification. This means that when a component fails, it may manifest itself as a system failure. For example, if a motor in the plant stops running due to a tripped circuit breaker, it may not be that the circuit breaker was at fault. It may be that the pump bearing has seized or that the motor is being asked to work too hard. Because component failure often result in systematic symptoms, sometimes it is necessary to troubleshoot these faults with a multi-disciplined troubleshooting team. That is your task for this exercise.

Instructions

Each troubleshooting team will consist of an Instrumentation & Controls Technician, an Electrician and a Mechanic. Each member of the team will refer to the table below and visit the links that pertain to their own particular discipline. After completing the review, each discipline (I & C, Electrical, Mechanical) will meet as a group to discuss facts gathered from their research. When these discussions are complete, the teams will reform and each individual will explain to the team what was learned. These facts will be important for the final troubleshooting scenario. Upon completion of the explanations, the team will collectively answer the questions on the right and submit their answers. After reviewing their grade, the team will move on to the final troubleshooting exercise.