Operational Knowledge

Question 1

Memo 5100

Answer 1

Dictates communications procedure for SCL Trans

Question 2

RTU Alarm comes in…

Answer 2

Look up RTU Details or ICCP links.

If missing one RTU signals > 30 min => call Comms group.

Question 3

What is an ICCP?

Answer 3

Inter-control Center Comm Protocol = comm links to other utilities. Tested monthly. ICCP fail over.

Question 4

First thing you do if an intertie with another utility trips?

Answer 4

Call the other utility, gather any available information.

Question 5

If a tree causes a cycle, what is needed to fill out?

Answer 5

Tree Report, ROW Crew will notify you of level.

Question 6

Diablo trash rack alarm comes in, what do you do?

Answer 6

Call Skagit Duty Sup

Question 7

If you are placing a unit online per the schedule, make sure to do what?

Answer 7

Place in market mode.

Question 8

What are the levels of SEL RELAY interrogation?

Answer 8

Level 1 - Read Only

Level 2 - Edit/Write

Question 9

NWPP is only assured if requested within?

Answer 9

4 Minutes

Question 10

When performing NSC Generator Test, what must be done?

Answer 10

Ensure Frequency is selected to anything but TFS 5 or 6 (Frequency button on BAL tab)

Question 11

Dynamic Schedule:

Answer 11

A telemetered reading updated in real time and used as a schedule for AGC/ACE

Question 12

Pseudo-Tie

Answer 12

A time varying energy transfer that is updated in real time and included in the actual net interchange (NIA)

Question 13

List the steps that occur when a TPORS or NWPP reserve request comes through:

Answer 13

-BAAL automatically turns off
-On Unit Control
- Select a Ross Unit (Preferrably - or BN or DI)
- Take Control Mode to RAMP
- Take Regulation Mode to Reg/Assist
Enter load bias

Question 14

Switching out underground cables?

Answer 14

Open opposite of bank side so that bank takes the discharge.