8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and mechanical plant in-service operations checks. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-PO352B Mechanical plant in-service operational checks Evidence shall show an understanding of how to conduct operational checks on in-service mechanical plant to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Instruction sheets, including: Enterprise, state or national standards Enterprise-specific work instructions or job sheets Manufacturers’ operating instructions and manuals Plant drawings Equipment checklists T2 Perform inspection of plant equipment associated with electricity generating plants by use of sight, sound and smell. Types of equipment includes: i. pressure vessels ii. fans iii. pumps iv. pipe work v. valves and fittings vi. wind turbine hydraulic systems vii. chemical and water treatment processes viii. pneumatic air systems ix. water cooling mechanical equipment x. heat exchangers xi. induced draft fan mechanical equipment xii. fuel delivery system Checks include: i. fault finding ii. minor performance checking and testing iii. general condition iv. corrosion v. correct positioning and settings vi. leaks water steam oil air vii. oil and lubrication requirements viii. noise and vibration ix. odours T3 Assess the operation of electrical plant by use of a range of indicators, including: i. Analogue displays ii. Digital displays iii. Fluid flows iv. Protection settings v. Load capabilities |