Description
The different steps in the production of electricity using fossil fuels and the function of all the components of the required equipment such as boilers, turbines and generators.
Alternative labels
operations in fossil-fuel power plants
operations in coal-fired power plants
operating fossil-fuel power plants
operations in oil-fired power plants
fossil-fuel power station operations
production of electricity using fossil fuels
operations in fossil-fuel power stations
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Fossil-fuel power plant operations is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Fossil-fuel power plant operator: Fossil-fuel power plant operators operate and maintain industrial equipment, such as generators, turbines and boilers, that provides electricity produced from fossil fuels like natural gas or coal. They ensure the safety of operations and that the equipment complies with legislation. They may also work in combined cycle power plants which use heat recovery systems to recover exhaust heat from one operation and activate steam turbines.
Optional knowledge
Fossil-fuel power plant operations is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Liquid fuel engineer: Liquid fuel engineers evaluate liquid fuel extraction sites. They design and develop methods for extracting liquid fuels from underneath the earth’s surface, these fuels include petroleums, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, non-petroleum fossil fuels, biodiesel and alcohols. They maximise the recovery of hydrocarbon at a minimum cost, pursuing minimal impact on the environment.
Commissioning engineer: Commissioning engineers supervise the final stages of a project when systems are installed and tested. They inspect the correct functioning of the equipment, facilities and plants to make sure they meet the requirements and specifications. They perform the necessary verifications and give approval to finalise the project.
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