Electrical Power Production Vol. 5

Normally the alternating current (AC) volts found within the mission essential power (MEP)-12 bare base equipment can be how high?

4,160

What happens if electrical current between 100 and 200 milliamperes is absorbed by the body?

Instant death from heart failure

Who must perform the isolation of a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator from a primary distribution center (PDC)?

Qualified electrical systems personnel

Identify the voltage that is considered high voltage. High voltage is any voltage exceeding

600 VAC

The mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator is rated for which power factor

8

What is the maximum distance a MEP-12 can be operated when using a remotely located control panel?

150 feet

Mission essential power (MEP)-12 generators are positioned so that the prevailing winds blow

in the same direction as the radiator fan

What can you do to prevent the brakes from being applied during backing of a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator

Block the surge brakes

What is the maximum towing speed you are allowed to tow a mission essential power (MEP)-12 diesel generator on paved surfaces

20 MPH

At a bare base site, how many days of fuel is expected to be maintained at each prime power generation location

7

How many connections does a fuel bladder have

4

How many feet tall should the berms be to contain a possible fuel spill at a mission essential power (MEP)-12 fuel system layout

3½

During a pre-operation inspection on a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator the voltage regulator switch should be in which position

Auto

When starting a mission essential power (MEP)-12 which event(s) take place when the engine toggle switch is released to the run position

The engine will accelerate to rated speed and the voltage regulator will flash the field

How often should you perform running checks during the time that the mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator is online

At least once an hour

Meter readings are recorded on a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator every

hour

Motorization of a generator occurs when

all load has been removed from the generator while it is connected to the bus

Which meter readings indicate motorization of a generator

The kW meter at zero or lower, the ammeter is reading amperage, and the PF meter is moving off scale

How are crosscurrents between parallel generators minimized if the bus voltage is low and the power factors (PF) are different

Raise the voltage to the lead unit

How are crosscurrents between parallel generators minimized if the bus voltage is low and the power factors (PF) are the same

Raise the voltage to all units

How are crosscurrents between parallel generators minimized if the bus voltage is high and the power factors (PF) are the same

Lower the voltage to all units

Typically mission essential power (MEP)-12 generators are scheduled for maintenance after operating for

300 hours

When removing mission essential power (MEP)-12 oil filters how many main filters are replaced

4

What is the last step in performing a 300 hour mechanical preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) on a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator

Update the historical records

What is the ratio of the T4-T9 transformers on a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator

20:1

What size fuses are inspected on the CB5 during a high voltage inspection on a mission essential power (MEP)-12 generator

170 Amp

When using a MEP-12 ladder diagram the positive side of the diagram is located on the

top of the diagram

When using a crew/operator troubleshooting chart in a mission essential power (MEP)-12 TO what should you do if you see the following statement: refer to the next higher level on maintenance

Proceed to the organizational troubleshooting chart

How many paralleling modes can a basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) operate in

3

Which power factor is the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) alternator rated

75

How is the radiator fan speed controlled on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

Viscous clutch

What is the preferred fuel for the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

JP-8

What is the maximum time the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) can run on a full day tank

1 hour at full load

Where is the coolant level indicator located on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

Inside the radiator compartment

Where are the motor protectors located on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

Electrical box 2

What resource is used to regulate moisture in electrical box 3 on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

Heat strips

Where are the decompression doors located on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

On the bottom

If more than one basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) is installed which copper conductor ground grid cable size must be used to connect them to the ground grid

#2 AWG

Which screen on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit's (BPU) digital control system (DCS) is the fuel source selected

Main

What are the three tabs in the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit's (BPU's) remote operating platform (ROP) software

Master, detail, and configuration screens

In the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit's (BPU's) remote operating platform's (ROP) configuration screen what three colors provide information on communication?

Black, green, and red

What is used to extract capture files from the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU)

InPower BPU

The basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit's (BPU's) technical order dived up into

work packages and subordinate work packages

When performing a 400 hour electrical inspection on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit's (BPU's) switchgear, what is the required resistance reading for the ground connections

Less than 25 ohms

When performing a 400 hour mechanical inspection on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) where can total run time for the coolant heater be found

The service adjustments screen on the digital control system (DCS)

How often is the oil changed on the basic expeditionary airfield resources (BEAR) power unit (BPU) when using 15W-40

Every 400 hours

Which type of electrical distribution layout provides two or more paths for current flow to a facility

Loop

How many 60-amp outputs are included on the secondary distribution center (SDC)

16

What is the amperage rating of the mission essential circuit breaker on the secondary distribution center (SDC)

250 amps

How many lights make up the light mast on the TF-2 light cart

4

How often is oil changed on the TF-2

Every 300 hours

How long does it take for the light bulbs on the TF-2 to warm up

Two to four minutes