8) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired installing hydro turbines. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PM 408B Hydro turbine T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operation Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant Bernoulli principle Hydraulic principles Introduction to Dams Hydro turbines types and characteristics Hydro Turbine governor systems Hand and portable power tools Precision measuring equipment Specialised tools and jigs Levelling and aligning techniques Diagnostic and testing techniques Gaskets and seals Bearings (white metal and pad tilting) Quality assurance / quality control Transmissions/couplings Non-destructive testing Fundamental principles of electrical generation Valves Fluid power systems Pipe work Torqueing techniques Data recording techniques Isolation procedures Rigging equipment and techniques T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Use hand and portable power tools Use precision measuring equipment Use rigging and lifting equipment Use specialised tools and jigs Apply levelling and aligning techniques Use drawings and data Diagnose and test Manufacture gaskets and seals Identify components Recognise worn, damaged or faulty components Apply fluid power control principles Apply non-destructive testing Apply torqueing techniques Apply maintenance techniques Communicate effectively. |