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Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit

Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS068
State Code
ODY79
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
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to start-up, maintain a steady state of running and then shutdown a hydro unit operating either as a generator, synchronous condenser or pump.Using synchronous condenser operations in hydro generation facilities can improve the quality of electric power being supplied, and it assists in stabilising the network during faults. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work and to operate, test, analyse and report on hydro generator synchronous condenser plant. 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 Turbine running up and loading schedule are ascertained from relevant documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant inspection, preoperational tests and field preparation for service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is determined in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate hydro generator synchronous condenserplant
  • 2.1 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is monitored to detect deviations from normal operating conditions, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Test hydro generator synchronous condenserplant operation
  • 3.1 Tests are performed on hydro generator synchronous condenser plant in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analysehydro generator plant faults
  • 4.1 Cause of abnormal hydro generator synchronous condenser plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Hydro generator synchronous condenser plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with relevant personnel, technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG93 UEPOPS335 Operate a hydro generator synchronous condenser pump unit Unit of competency