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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  2. Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits
  3. Test and document solutions to polyphase electronic power control.
  4. Note:
  5. A license to practice in the workplace is required for work involving direct access to plant and equipment connected to installation wiring at voltages above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.

Required Skills

This describes the required skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEIA Polyphase electronic power control circuit

Evidence shall show an understanding of polyphase electronic power control circuit to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Three Phase Rectifier Circuits encompassing

ThreePhase Circuit Configurations

ResistiveInductive Loads

Output VoltagesWaveforms

Ripple VoltageFrequency

Peak Reverse Voltages

Free Wheeling Diodes

Measurement of rectifier output parameters

T ThreePhase Half Wave Controlled Rectifiers encompassing

Phase control

Purposeoperation of half controlled rectifiers

Circuit configuration

Rectifier performance and operation resistive loads

Output voltage resistive load

Rectifier performance and operation inductive loads

Rectifier output waveforms

Applications and limitations

Advantages and disadvantages threephase controlled rectifiers

T ThreePhase Half Controlled Bridge Rectifier encompassing

Purposeoperation of a half controlled bridge rectifiers

Circuit configuration and connections

Rectifier output resistive loads

Output voltage resistive loads

Rectifier output inductive loads

Output voltage inductive loads

Flywheel diode

Output voltage calculations

Applications and limitations

Advantages and disadvantages threephase half controlled bridge rectifiers

T ThreePhase Fully Controlled Bridge Rectifier encompassing

Purposeoperation of a fully controlled bridge rectifiers

Circuit configuration and connections

Rectifier output resistive loads

Output voltage resistive loads

Rectifier output inductive loads

Output voltage inductive loads

Flywheel diode

Output voltage calculations

Applications and limitations

Advantages and disadvantages threephase fully controlled bridge rectifiers

T ThreePhase ac Controllers encompassing

Circuit configurations

Circuit operation

Triacs and SCRs circuits

Triggering requirements

Output voltage and waveforms

Determination of output voltage

Applications

Advantages and disadvantages

T DC Converters encompassing

Purpose and operation of dc converters

Circuit configurations

Voltage control methods

Forced commutation methods

Calculation of load voltage

Output voltagewaveforms

Applications

Advantages and disadvantages

T Cycloconverters encompassing

Purposeoperation of a cycloconverter

Basic circuit configurations

Measurement of output voltage

Calculation of load voltage

Output voltagewaveforms

Applications and limitations

Advantages and disadvantages

T Invertors encompassing

Purposeoperation of a inverter

Basic circuit configurations

Measurement of inverter outputs

Output voltage

Applications and limitations

Advantages and disadvantages

T Thyristor Protection encompassing

Power Control Devices Failure

Protection Techniques

Snubber Networks

Series Inductors

Amp Trap HRC fuses

Gate Pulse Suppression

Installation of Thyristor Devices and Circuits encompassing

Need for heat sinking of power thyristor devices

Heat sink features and types

Installation methods for all types of thyristor packages

Basic thermal model only to demonstrate the effect of different heat sink

Types and profiles and installation methods on thyristor junction temperature

T Series and Parallel Thyristor Connections encompassing

Purpose of SeriesParallel Connection

Series Connections

Reasons

Operational Problems

Parallel Connections

Reasons

Operational Problems

T Fault Finding Three Phase Thyristor Circuits encompassing

Fault finding procedures

Typical faults power and trigger circuits

Characteristics displayed by common faults

Comparison of test data with expected data voltagecurrent waveforms

Location and replacement of faulty components

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Solve problems in polyphase electronic power control circuits as described as described in and including

A

Understanding the extent of the polyphase electronic power control problem

B

Obtaining electronic device and circuit parameters specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each problem

C

Testing and solutions to polyphase electronic power control problems

D

Documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance with established procedures

E

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to providing solutions to polyphase electronic power control problems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified required skills and knowledge are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit

UEENEEIA

UEENEEI148A

Solve problems in single phase electronic power control problems

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEEA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit shall be demonstrated in relation to solve problems in at least four polyphase electronic power control circuits.

Note.

Typical polyphase electronic power control problems are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, revising control operating parameters and dealing with control malfunctions.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.