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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare system for operation
   • Identify production requirements to plan power generation levels.
   • Determine power generation requirements in conjunction with power authorities.
   • Determine sequencing for plant startup to suit current circumstances.
   • Conduct system inspections and pre-start up safety checks in line with regulatory requirements, organisational safety and standard operating procedures.
   • Confirm plant status by observation and inspection.
   • Complete routine maintenance to ensure optimum system performance.
2. Initiate system startup
   • Commence sequence for plant startup in line with standard operating procedures.
   • Coordinate generation system start with distribution and ancillary systems and bring on-line.
   • Observe system or plant for correct operational response.
   • Detect deviations from operational specifications and rectify or report.
   • Record system startup and power generation data in operating log.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

identify production requirements and manage power generation startup within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, to suit power generation levels over different operating periods

complete pre-startup safety checks

complete routine maintenance when preparing for system startup

follow safe working practices when starting up a power generation system

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment during operations

communicate effectively, through written and verbal means, with others, in the work area when starting up a power generation system

on completion of each of the above system startups, record system startup processes and power generation performance data in the operating log.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

local power authority regulations and reporting requirements for starting up power generation systems

power generation plant layout

purpose, features and operation of power generation and distribution systems, operating parameters and allowable variations

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

electrical isolation procedures

principles of operation of transformers and circuit protection systems

AC/DC generation principles

electrical output control and regulation principles

power factor characteristics and effects

effect of steam quality on turbine operation

operational tolerances of the turbine system and effects of operating outside these tolerances

key features and purpose of the full range of processes involved in starting up power generation systems, including pre-startup safety checks

pre-start limitations and run-up limitations

methods used to test power systems and diagnose deviations from operational specifications

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to power generation system startup

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting startup processes and power generation performance.

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