Various computer applications used in mechanical systems engineering.

DOE-STD-1161-2003

Gear Trains

Packings and Seals

21.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of the

various computer applications used in mechanical systems engineering.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the application of computer-aided design (CAD) as it relates to mechanical

system design.

Describe the use of computers in the monitoring and control of mechanical systems.

22.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of mechanical

diagrams, including:

As-built drawings

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Using an engineering print, read and interpret the information contained in the title block,

the notes and legend, the revision block, and the drawing grid.

Identify the symbols used in piping and instrumentation diagrams for:

Types of valves

Types of valve operators

Types of educators and ejectors

Basic types of instrumentation

Types of instrument signal controllers and modifiers

Types of system components (pumps, etc.)

Types of lines

Identify the symbols used in piping and instrumentation diagrams to denote the location

of instruments, indicators, and controllers.

Identify how valve conditions are depicted.

Determine system flowpath(s) for a given valve lineup.

Discuss the origin and purpose of "as-built drawings."

23.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of reading

and interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Identify the symbols and/or codes used on engineering electrical drawings.

Using a simple schematic and initial conditions, identify the power sources and/or loads

and their status.