This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to simultaneously operate and monitor combined cycle power generation plant. It involves the safe and effective management of energy production to meet demand using a combined cycle gas turbine unit.

Combined cycle plant typically consists of a gas turbine and associated generator, Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), steam turbine and associated generator. Combined cycle power plant uses both the gas and steam turbines together to produce more electricity from the same fuel.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan for plant operation,operate heat recovery steam generator,operate generator and excitation system,control generation of electrical energy,coordinate unit operations,monitor system/plant,test system/plant operation,analyse system/plant faults and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility.

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 practice

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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Generator and excitation system and combined cycle plant to be monitored is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Generator and excitation system and combined cycle plant is monitored for normal operation to detect deviations, in accordance with workplace procedures
Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
Appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures, when defects and abnormal operating conditions are detected
Safety issues, including Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Gas turbine exhaust, gas flow and power output are adjusted to achieve required steam flow and conditions, in accordance with workplace procedures and operating requirements
Generator and excitation system is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer’s operating recommendations
Generator output is adjusted to meet demand, in accordance with workplace procedures, whilst observing operating requirements
Generator and excitation systems are operated, in accordance with workplace procedures, to meet workplace requirements whilst observing power generating plant limitations
Generator and excitation system and combined cycle plant to be monitored is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
Causes of abnormal generator and excitation system operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, by analysing technical and operational information
Combined cycle plant problems, movements, and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

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