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Operate and monitor a heat recovery steam generator unit

Operate and monitor a heat recovery steam generator unit

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS071
State Code
ODX93
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
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an in-service heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). Operation of the HRSG, with or without supplementary firing, will be required through the full range of output, up to and including the maximum continuous rating.A HRSG is a heat exchanger that retrieves heat from hot gasstreams which is then supplied to steam turbines to generate additional electrical power. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, carry out operation of HRSG system, test HRSG operation, analyse HRSG system faults, inspect and monitor HRSG system and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility 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 Operational checks are carried out on HRSG plant in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
2 Operate HRSGplant
  • 2.1 Gas turbine exhaust flow and power output are adjusted to achieve steam flow conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Supplementary HRSG firing system is placed into an out-of-service to maintain design steam flow and conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Monitoring and control of HRSG drum level, feedwater flow, steam temperature, pressure and flow are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 HRSG plant is operated within limits of design in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Corrective action is taken to rectify HRSG abnormalities in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Monitor and analyse HRSGplant
  • 3.1 HRSG plant to be monitored is identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 HSRG plant is monitored for normal operation and to detect deviations from required operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 HSRG plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Causes of abnormal HRSG plant operating conditions are identified by analysing relevant technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures,
4 Test HSRGplant operation
  • 4.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 HRSG plant is observed for correct operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 HRSG plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 HSRG 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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