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Operate and monitor a steam turbine

Operate and monitor a steam turbine

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS340
State Code
OAG88
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 operate and monitor an in-service steam turbine.Asteam turbineextractsthermal energyfrom pressurisedsteam and is particularly suited to driving an electrical generator as the high pressure steam is used to turn electricitygeneratorsat elevated speed.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate steam turbine plant, test steam turbine plant, analyse steam turbine plant faults, monitor and inspect steam turbine and the completion of all documentation. 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 related to operating and monitoring steam turbine plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation
  • 1.3 Preoperational checks are carried out on steam turbine plant, in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturers' recommendations and site requirements
2 Operate steam turbineplant
  • 2.1 Steam turbine output is adjusted to meet demand, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Steam turbine plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendation
  • 2.3 Steam turbine plant is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.4 Corrective actions are taken to rectify steam turbine plant abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
3 Test steam turbineplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Steam turbine plant is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when response does not meet with documentation, steam turbine plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • 3.4 Steam turbine plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse steam turbinefaults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal steam turbine plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information
  • 4.2 Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Steam turbine plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
  • 4.4 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor steam turbineplant
  • 5.1 Steam turbine plant to be monitored is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Steam turbine plant is monitored for normal operation or to detect deviations, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Steam turbine plant problems, movements and status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE363 UEPOPS340B Operate and monitor a steam turbine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY84 UEPOPS073 Operate and monitor a steam turbine Unit of competency