self-sufficient.That’s why close scrutiny of theiroperating and treatment records is so important. Theimportance of maintaining accurate WHB operatingrecords, boiler water and feedwater chemistry logs andrecords must not be underestimated. The engineerofficer and assistants use the data in these records tomeasure the performance, stability, efficiency, and stateof material readiness of the engineering plant.Remember, the decision-making process involved ineffective WHB operations and the water chemistryprogram aboard your ship is supported by theinformation contained in these records. To be aneffective engineer and supervisor, you should befamiliar with the purpose, content, and generalprocedures to properly review and train your personnelto maintain each of these records.UPDATE WHB OPERATING RECORDSWHB operating records information is derived andcompiled from several different logs and inspectionreports.Basic boiler information is recorded in theengineering log as events occur. These events normallyinclude start-ups, shutdowns, and blowdowns.However, the primary log where the majority ofinformation is compiled is the WHB Boiler WaterChemistry Worksheet/Log. This log is updated asevents occur and is closed out on a daily basis.Basically, all maintenance performed on the boiler andits operating systems, chemical treatments, andoperating hours are entered in either the Remarkssection or the Boiler Data section on the backside of theWHB Boiler Water Chemistry Worksheet/Log.The last source of boiler status information that wewill discuss is the Boiler Inspection and RepairManagement Information System (BIRMIS) report.This system’s purpose is to enhance the value ofauxiliary boiler inspections. The BIRMIS reportcontains useful information concerning the health ofyour WHB. This report is filled out by the boilerinspector at the completion of any standard or emergentboiler inspection. As a supervisor you must understandthe information provided in this report so you caneffectively plan (schedule) and correct the listeddiscrepancies. In figure 1-10 of this next section, thereis a sample of a BIRMIS report. This sample reportshould help you identify and understand the informationprovided.As you can see, the BIRMIS report is broken downinto three distinct sections.This sample report isrepresentative of the inspection of the No. 3 WHB. Thefirst section is the cover sheet and some standardinformation that you provide to the inspector. Thesecond section is for inspector comments. In thissample, the inspector chose to provide a list ofreferences that would be used as guidelines to performthe inspection. The third section contains (from left toright) the item (component) inspected, the number ofd i s c r e p a n c i e s n o t e d ( e n t r y c o n d i t i o n ) , t h erecommended repair, and the deficiency status code.For clarification and standardization, the BIRMISsystem uses set codes to identify each boiler componentand subcomponents being inspected. As in the sampleform, the C represents the boiler tubes (primary), andthe Cl and Cll represent specific sections of the tubes.And finally, the entry condition is the sequential listingof each discrepancy found for that component.UPDATE WHB WATER TREATMENTRECORDSAs a GS supervisor you must become more familiarwith updating and reviewing WHB water treatmentrecords. Depending on your assignment within theengineering department and if your ship has boilers, youwill be tasked either daily or intermittently withupdating and reviewing these records. In the remainderof this section you will find two basic check sheets (figs.1-11 and 1-12) that you can use to properly review theWHB water treatment records. These check sheets arenot mandatory, but the information is very helpful. Thisinformation was taken directly from an NSTM and thenumbers listed at the end of each question should be ahelp to you.SUMMARYIn this chapter we have discussed various programs,reports, and records needed by GS supervisors. Thetitles of the different sections of this chapter may soundlike many of those presented in some engineeringadministration publications. Even though the topics arein other publications, the information in this chapter isspecific togas turbine-powered ships. Throughout thischapter you have been referred to the EOSS, applicabletechnical manuals, or the PMS for specific information.You must use these references to guide you through theprocedures. Use of the EOSS, technical manuals, andthe PMS will help you make the proper decisions to besthandle the duties of a GS supervisor.1-25
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