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Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit

Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS335
State Code
OAG93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to start up, maintain a steady state of running and then shutdown a hydro unit operating either as a generator, synchronous condenser or pump.Using synchronous condenser operations in hydro generation facilities can improve the quality of electric power being supplied, and it assists in stabilising the network during faults. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work and to operate, test, analyse and report on hydro generator synchronous condenser plant. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Safety issues are identified in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work, hydro generator synchronous condenser plant and type of start requirements are identified from appropriate personnel and documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Turbine running up and loading schedule are ascertained from relevant documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant inspection, preoperational tests and field preparation for service are carried out, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate hydro generator synchronous condenserplant
  • 2.1 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 2.2 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
3 Test hydro generator synchronous condenserplant operation
  • 3.1 Tests are performed on hydro generator synchronous condenser plant, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Corrective action is taken when response does not meet with documentation, hydro generator synchronous condenser plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • 3.3 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analysehydro generator plant faults
  • 4.1 Cause of abnormal hydro generator synchronous condenser plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, through consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
  • 4.3 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE358 UEPOPS335B Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY79 UEPOPS068 Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit Unit of competency