Calibrate engines

Description

Use calibration tools to adjust and tune engines to ensure optimal performance and durability.

Alternative labels

fine-tune engines
adjust engines
calibrate engine
balance engines
regulate engines
overhaul engines

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Calibrate engines is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Calibrate engines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Vessel engine tester: Vessel engine testers test the performance of vessel engines such as electric motors, nuclear reactors, gas turbine engines, outboard motors, two-stroke or four-stroke diesel engines, LNG, dual fuel engines and, in some cases, marine steam engines in specialised facilities such as laboratories. They position or give directions to workers positioning engines on the test stand. They use hand tools and machinery to position and connect the engine to the test stand. They use computerised equipment to enter, read and record test data such as temperature, speed, fuel consumption, oil and exhaust pressure.

 


 

References

  1. Calibrate engines – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022