Assessor Resource
PMAOPS324A
Operate a gas turbine
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
In a typical scenario a gas turbine and its ancillary equipment is used to drive a power generation unit, high pressure pump or compressor. It is a complex, independent item of equipment with a specialised start-up and shutdown procedure. It may have its own control panel and inbuilt vibration monitoring equipment. The operation of a gas turbine may require a 'ticket' (special licence) to operate. Check local requirements.
This unit includes starting up/shutting down and monitoring the performance of the equipment and a full understanding of OHS requirements, including emergency situations.
The operations technician would:
identify and report operational problems
be aware of and contribute to a safe working environment
contribute to the safe and productive operation of the turbine
monitor, shut down and start up turbine and ancillary equipment using relevant procedures.
Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This unit covers the operation of a stationary gas turbine in a typical power generation or compression operation.
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