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Schedule Generation

Schedule Generation

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS422A
State Code
S5264
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake the scheduling of a generation plant to economically meet forecast demand.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Forecast load profile
  • 1.1 Comprehensive information on all variables which have the potential to affect demand is obtained and employed to enable a realistic forecast
  • 1.2 Information integrity is confirmed and recorded, and deficiencies are detected and rectified
  • 1.3 Forecast prediction is based on the interpretation and analysis of relevant information
  • 1.4 Forecast outcomes are produced in a time frame that enables system security and economic operation criteria to be maintained
  • 1.5 Forecast prediction is continuously assessed against real time trends and adjustments made where applicable
  • 1.6 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Identify unit availability and capability
  • 2.1 Unit status information is sought with sufficient regularity to maintain the integrity of scheduling plans
  • 2.2 Information integrity is confirmed and deficiencies are detected and rectified
  • 2.3 Information is processed and recorded in a time frame that enables effective scheduling
  • 2.4 Comprehensive information on all factors which have the potential to affect the unit status is obtained
  • 2.5 Effective relationships are cultivated and maintained with remote/independent power generators
3 Prepare generation unit schedules
  • 3.1 Base load generation is scheduled in accordance with contractual obligations and enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Peak load generation is scheduled to meet system demand and maintain adequate spinning reserve capability
  • 3.3 Units are operated in economic merit within the framework of the enterprise fuel strategies
  • 3.4 Megawatts and megavar spinning reserve criteria are met at all times in accordance with local instructions
  • 3.5 System security criteria are met at all times in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.6 Quality of supply standards are met at all times in accordance with statutory requirements
  • 3.7 Plant maintenance commitments are incorporated in setting priorities for committing units
  • 3.8 Schedule is produced with sufficient lead time to allow effective plant movements to occur
  • 3.9 Power station plant problems are accurately assessed in terms of impact on unit commitment and scheduling requirements
  • 3.10 Plant testing commitments are incorporated in setting priorities for committing units
4 Implement generation unit schedules
  • 4.1 Circumstances resulting in unexpected changes to demand are identified and managed in accordance with system requirements
  • 4.2 Transmission system losses are identified and minimised in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.3 Transmission and generation system status changes are identified and accommodate in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.4 Fuel supply status changes are identified and accommodated in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.5 Generation outputs are monitored in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.6 Power station plant problems are assessed in terms of impact on unit commitment and scheduling requirements in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.7 System fault levels and transmission plant load levels are identified and not exceeded in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.8 Scheduling of units is timed to optimise system efficiency in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.9 Scheduling information is recorded and communicated to all stakeholders in accordance with system procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYG09 UTPNEG273A Schedule generation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE405 UEPOPS422B Schedule generation Unit of competency
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