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Examine different coupling types and misalignment
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice correctly identifies coupling type
apprentice explains coupling application
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Inspect couplings
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice inspects inserts
apprentice looks for seal leakage
apprentice analyzes vibration data (if available)
apprentice checks to see if any equipment movement has occurred
apprentice can create a list of possible causes for failure
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Troubleshoot couplings
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice collects as much applicable data as possible
apprentice creates a list of possible causes
apprentice narrows possible causes to specific cause
apprentice makes repair in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and safety procedures
apprentice completes all required documentation
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Prepare for a coupling removal or installation
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
apprentice gathers the required tools
apprentice accurately explains specific tool application
apprentice has prepared the base
apprentice ensures lockout tagout procedures are followed
apprentice checks bore and shaft size
apprentice checks keys/pins and uses a shear key/pin where required
apprentice checks shaft runout
apprentice does not cause damage during disassembly
apprentice inspects parts once disassembled
apprentice inspects new parts for defects
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Align a coupling
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
coupling gap is correct for the application
coupling is aligned axially and radially within the manufacturers specifications
associated equipment has no loose or unbolted parts
apprentice measures and interprets the runout to required tolerance
apprentice aligns coupling using the straight edge/coupling wedge method
apprentice aligns coupling using the dial indicator method
apprentice aligns coupling using the laser method
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Lubricate couplings
Assessment Strategies
conditions under which you will demonstrate your competence will be established by the course instructor.
Criteria
coupling is not overpacked
apprentice cleans up any spilled lubrication
apprentice cleaned out grease fitting (if applicable) before adding grease
apprentice ensures that the proper amount of lubricant has been added according to manufacturers specifications
apprentice has reinstalled guards (if applicable)
apprentice has completed applicable log entries