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  | ![]() DOE-STD-1161-2003 
Connecting rods 
Crank shaft 
Injectors 
Main bearings 
Cylinder liners 
Cooling water jackets 
16. 
Mechanical system personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the principles 
of lubrication. 
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills 
a. 
Define: 
Viscosity 
National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) grease grades 
b. 
Identify and discuss various types of lubricants and their potential corrosion concerns to 
components and systems to include: 
Oil 
Water 
Solids/powders 
Gaseous 
Grease 
c. 
Discuss the importance of viscosity. 
d. 
Using component vendor data, determine the proper class of lubricant for the component. 
e. 
Discuss the hazards to equipment associated with mixing different types of oils and 
greases. 
f. 
Discuss the use and importance of filters and filtration in lubricating systems. 
g. 
Discuss the principle of operation of moisture separators. 
17. 
Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of chemistry 
fundamentals in the areas of corrosion and water treatment. 
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills 
a. 
Explain the process of general corrosion of iron and steel when exposed to water. 
b. 
Discuss the two conditions that can cause galvanic corrosion. 
c. 
Discuss the following types of specialized corrosion: 
Pitting corrosion 
Stress corrosion cracking 
Crevice corrosion 
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