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f. 
Discuss the hazards associated with portable gases such as cylinders of oxygen, nitrogen, 
etc. 
g. 
Using a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) of a typical facility instrument air 
system, identify the main components to include: 
Compressor 
Receivers 
Relief valve 
Filters 
h. 
Using a cutaway diagram of a typical multi-stage air compressor, identify its main 
components and discuss their purpose and function to include: 
Prime mover 
High pressure (HP) stage(s) 
Low pressure (LP) stage(s) 
HP and LP suction and discharge valves 
Intercooler 
Aftercooler 
Cooling medium flow path(s) 
Lubrication system/pump 
i. 
State the purpose of an air compressor unloader and discuss its basic operation. 
j. 
Compare and contrast the principle of operation for centrifugal and reciprocating 
compressors. 
15. 
Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of a typical 
diesel engine including support systems. 
Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills 
a. 
Differentiate between two-stroke and four-stroke (two-cycle and four-cycle) engines. 
b. 
Discuss the ignition principle in a diesel engine. 
c. 
Discuss the purpose and principle of operation of a diesel engine injector. 
d. 
Discuss the purpose of the following diesel engine support systems: 
Cooling water 
Lubrication 
Fuel oil 
Scavenging air 
Starting systems 
e. 
Using a cutaway drawing of a typical diesel engine, identify and discuss the purpose of 
the major parts, including: 
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