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Operate and monitor flue gas (NOx) mitigation systems

Operate and monitor flue gas (NOx) mitigation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS093
State Code
ODY86
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
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for the operation, inspection and monitoring of flue gas - Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) mitigation systems. NOx mitigation systems are used by coal, gas, oil and biomass fired, oil and gas fired gas turbines and combined cycle power generation facilities. NOx arepoisonousgases derived from nitrogen and oxygen combustion under high pressure and temperatures.NOxis composed of nitric oxide (NO), and a smaller percentage of morepoisonousnitrogen dioxide (NO2).Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, carry out operation of NOx mitigation system, test NOx mitigation operation, analyse NOx mitigation system faults, inspect and monitor NOx mitigation 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.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, including permits, are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Inspection, preoperational checks and preparations for NOx mitigation service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 NOx mitigation plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Sequence for recommissioning of NOx mitigation plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate NOx mitigationplant
  • 2.1 NOx mitigation plant is operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 NOx mitigation plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify NOx mitigation abnormalities in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Test NOx mitigationplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 NOx mitigation plant is observed for correct operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 NOx mitigation plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse NOx mitigationplant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal NOx mitigation plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 NOx mitigation plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor and inspect NOx mitigationplant
  • 5.1 NOx mitigation plant to be monitored and inspected is physically identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 NOx mitigation plant is monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 5.3 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 NOx mitigation plant problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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