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Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines

Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM27021
State Code
OAT16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to maintain gas turbine engines used in stationary plant applications. It covers scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, fault finding and repair or rectification of faulty operation and components undertaken on gas turbine engines up to 5 GJ/hr (1300 kw) capacity, including ancillary equipment that may be associated with the engine operation.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit in some states/territories may require an authority to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets and work instructions
2 Inspect gas turbine engine system and components
  • 2.1 Determine normal gas turbine engine performance parameters from manufacturer specifications and workplace records
  • 2.2 Prepare engine for engine safe system inspection and operation in accordance with manufacturer specification
  • 2.3 Check gas turbine engine components visually for external and internal signs of defects
  • 2.4 Check pipes, cables and connections for wear and damage
  • 2.5 Perform appropriate diagnostic tests for engine and equipment type
  • 2.6 Identify faults from diagnostic test results
  • 2.7 Determine appropriate action to rectify faults
3 Test gas turbine engine system
  • 3.1 Identify test ports and connectors and connect test equipment
  • 3.2 Follow specified test procedure or run diagnostic program to access data on engine performance
  • 3.3 Test safety systems and emergency shut offs
  • 3.4 Identify faults and determine if related to engine, associated systems or control fault
  • 3.5 Trace fault to root cause
  • 3.6 Obtain specialist advice, where required, to assist with the troubleshooting process
4 Service gas turbine engine
  • 4.1 Check and replace air and oil filters if required or to manufacturer schedule
  • 4.2 Test and adjust regulator, operation and safety controls
  • 4.3 Pressure test gas, oil, and air pipes and hoses and purge, as required
  • 4.4 Lubricate engine and components according to maintenance schedule
  • 4.5 Document engine service to workplace requirements
5 Rectify faults according to manufacturer specifications
  • 5.1 Assess components for abnormal wear or defects
  • 5.2 Replace faulty or worn components
  • 5.3 Remove corrosion where required
  • 5.4 Finish or re-finish metal surfaces through polishing, lapping and blending of damage area or other specified process
  • 5.5 Apply required surface treatments
  • 5.6 Test engine and make any required post-repair adjustments
6 Install new, repaired or replacement engine
  • 6.1 Locate and fix engine according to manufacturer specifications
  • 6.2 Refit ancillary components and equipment systems
  • 6.3 Check and adjust lubricants, coolant, fuel and other required fluids
  • 6.4 Test run engine and make any required post-installation adjustments
7 Complete repair or installation
  • 7.1 Clean work area and dispose of non-recyclable material according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 7.2 Collect and store recyclable material in appropriate containers
  • 7.3 Check and store tools and equipment
  • 7.4 Document and report engine repair or replacement according to workplace procedure
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