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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse load profile
   • Information on variables which have the potential to affect power generation demand and load are analysed, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Power generation forecasts are produced, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Power generation forecasts are evaluated against real time trends, and adjustments are made, in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Power generation forecasts are produced, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Power generation forecasts are evaluated against real time trends, and adjustments are made, in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Evaluate unit availability and capability
   • Power generation unit status is analysed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to maintain the integrity of scheduling plans
5. Information on power generation unit status is processed and recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures, to enable the identification of problems
6. Relationships are maintained with remote or independent power generators, in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Evaluate generation unit schedules
   • Base load generation schedules are analysed, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in line with contractual obligations
8. Peak load generation schedules are analysed to meet power generation system demand, in accordance with workplace procedures, to maintain adequate spinning reserve capability
9. Schedule is evaluated to confirm power generation units are operating, in accordance with workplace procedures and fuel strategies framework
10. Megawatts and megavar spinning reserve criteria are continuously evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Power generation system security criteria are analysed continuously, in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Quality of supply is analysed continuously, in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
13. Power generation plant maintenance commitments are analysed, in accordance with workplace procedures, when setting priorities for committing power generation units
14. Schedule is produced with sufficient lead time to allow power generation plant movements to occur, in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Power generation plant problems are assessed for impact on unit commitment and scheduling requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Power generation plant testing is incorporated into priorities for committing power generation units, in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Complete documentation
    • Scheduling information is recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Key stakeholders are informed of scheduling evaluation outcomes, in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

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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