This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor alkalinity reduction plant which includes cooling tower water dosing equipment.

Alkalinity is a measure of the bicarbonates and carbonates in water i.e. a measure of limestone content in water. Alkalinity can affect the chlorine residual in power generation plant effluent.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate alkalinity reduction plant, test alkalinity reduction plant, analyse alkalinity reduction plant faults, monitor and inspect alkalinity reduction plant and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Note: Workplace practices

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Safety issues related to the operating and monitoring of alkalinity reduction plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation
Documentation to determine alkalinity reduction plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
Inspection and field preparation for alkalinity reduction plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
Alkalinity reduction plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
Sequence for recommissioning of alkalinity reduction plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Alkalinity reduction plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
Causes of abnormal alkalinity reduction plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information
Alkalinity reduction plant to be monitored or inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Alkalinity reduction plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

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