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Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems

Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS100
State Code
ODZ04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems within power generation facilities.Aheat exchangeris used inpower generation facilities to maintain efficiency in the steam and water cycle. The cooling system is used to reduce the heat from power generation plant and equipment. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate heat exchangers and cooling system plant, test heat exchangers and cooling system plant, analyse heat exchangers and cooling system plant faults, monitor and inspect heat exchangers and cooling system plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power plant as an operator. Power generation plant operators are 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine heat exchangers and cooling system plant status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection and field preparation for heat exchangers and cooling system plant service is carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of heat exchangers and cooling system plant is determined in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate heat exchangers and cooling systemplant
  • 2.1 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant are operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant are monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify heat exchangers and cooling system plant abnormalities in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
3 Test and analyse heat exchangers and cooling systemplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant is tested for correct operational response observed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Causes of abnormal heat exchangers and cooling system plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Monitor and inspect heat exchangers and cooling system plant
  • 4.1 Heat exchangers and cooling system plant are monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Heat exchangers and cooling system 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
OAG98 UEPOPS330 Operate and monitor heat exchangers and cooling systems Unit of competency