CIP 2017 Project Outline

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1 Outline ME_SUM_1 Summer 1 Jun Aug 2017 Mechanical Engineering 4. Name: Technical Performance & Safety Enhancement for China Assets Development of mechanism for technical & safety best practices sharing Tidy up and review of existing technical & safety documents for standardization Development of training and sharing materials for communication To develop a sharing mechanism / platform for technical & safety best practices to enhance assets performance To review existing documents structure and procedures and standardize the format To develop training materials on specific technical and safety concerns for sharing Sharing Mechanism Revised technical and safety documents Training materials Knowledge in generation process (technical) and relevant risks (safety) Good command in written Chinese & English Fluent in Putonghua China Asset Management Plant Safety and Risk Management

2 Outline ME_SUM_2 Summer 01 Jun Aug 2017 Mechanical Engineering 4. Name: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controlled Rotork Actuator Training Kit Development of a Rotork Actuator Training Kit Compilation of training manual to facilitate learning of O&M of a PLC controlled Rotork Actuator system Assist in writing the ladder diagram, coupled with the configuration and installation of a Rotork Actuator to PLC controlled training kit to simulate and demonstrate the control to the actuator. Building of a PLC controlled training kit Connect the Rotork Actuator to PLC system Compilation of training manual Knowledge in Mechanical/Electrical/Control Engineering Knowledge in visual aid and multimedia computer skill will be an advantage Understand basic process control Understand basic operation of actuator Application of PLC in power generation Understand the how to develop and train technical staff

3 Outline ME_SUM_3 Summer 1 Jun Aug 2017 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Electrical Engineering 4. Name: Black Point Power Station Unit D1 (new CCGT project) To provide support to the engineering team in the design review process, ultimately being able to contribute by taking ownership of certain tasks. To provide support to the project controls team in the co-ordination of the project management activities, reporting and process controls, ultimately being able to contribute by taking ownership of certain tasks. Develop talented engineering students by giving them meaningful experience in an environment where they are given opportunities to show their abilities and hence suitability for potential future employment post studies. Large scale combined cycle gas turbine power plant engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project. Candidates will be involved in the engineering and wider project management teams leading the project towards successful completion. Produce reports and presentations on the tasks assigned. Support the engineering team in the design review process by coordinating actions and responses. Create project procedures, control project reports and help to organize project events. Demonstrate technical understanding of systems and processes that can be found in a power station. Have a keen awareness of the importance of safety and safety leadership and how engineering and project management activities can have a direct bearing on a safe working environment. Possess a strong drive to work in a fast moving, time pressured work environment.

4 Outline Gain real life practical experience and understanding of power stations and specifically CCGT technology. Learn how a large scale engineering project is managed to achieve the desired results. Understand how a major electricity utility operates to responsibly and reliably bring power to the communities it operates in.

5 Outline ME_SAND_1 Sandwich Jul 2017 Jun 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Electrical Engineering 4. Name: Fleet Management Asset Management Growth of CLP portfolio Asset Management System Development Operational Readiness and Operations & Maintenance Mobilization Planning for new projects O&M Benchmarking Asset Management: Establish Asset Management system procedures / guidelines to achieve the Operational Excellence through optimization of costs, opportunities and risks against the desired performance of assets. This includes development of the best practice O&M guidelines to maintain / enhance Plant Integrity Operational Readiness and O&M Mobilization: Assist in developing guideline for mobilization of O&M services for new builds. Build a database for mobilization resources O&M Mobilization Planning for Vietnam projects New Builds: Life cycle O&M Planning for new builds Benchmarking & database: Assist in benchmarking exercise by collecting O&M performance data from various assets Computer skills esp. Excel spreadsheet Interest in learning business management, operational excellence and safety aspects

6 Outline ME_SAND_2 Sandwich 01 Jun May2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical and Automation Engineering Second Priority: Energy Engineering 4. Name: Enhancement of Advanced Condition Monitoring Models of Various Systems in the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant 6. To fully utilize the functions of the EtaPRO and Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) systems to enhance the condition monitoring practice of BPPS. To enhance and fine-tune the developed APR asset monitoring models for the power plant systems and equipment to assist the operation, maintenance and performance teams by providing early detection of potential instrument or equipment faults or defects. To daily monitor the APR models to analyze and identify potential abnormal operations of the equipment, and work with Operation and Maintenance teams to investigate and rectify the cases. Black Point Power Station (BPPS) consists of eight Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) units, in which each unit has a combination of Gas Turbine Brayton Cycle and Steam Turbine Rankine Cycle to achieve high thermal efficiency. To maintain the world-class reliability of the generating units, there is a proliferating need to enhance the condition monitoring practice of the generating units. A real-time plant performance monitoring tool EtaPRO was implemented in BPPS to provide a versatile and user-friendly platform to monitor the unit and individual system performance through realtime and historical data. The traditional monitoring relays on high-low alarming based on a single sensor value. To further advance the condition monitoring, an EtaPRO empirical modelling tool Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) is utilized to define the pattern for normal operation based on historical operating data. To fully incorporate the APR system into BPPS, the operating conditions of the equipment, i.e. High Pressure Boiler Feed Pump, Condenser, Gas Turbine, etc., need to be analyzed to fine-tune the developed APR asset models for BPPS. To develop and update developed EPAlert for providing notification of a specific event based on power plant requirement standard. To perform daily monitoring of the alarms generated in the APR models and analyze if the abnormal condition is genuine to initiate investigation with Operation and Maintenance teams.

7 Outline 7. To understand the basic operation of the CCGT unit by applying mechanical and thermodynamic engineering knowledge. To understand and review the current condition monitoring practice of CCGT power plant. To fully utilize the functions of the EtaPRO, APR system and EPAlert to enhance the condition monitoring practice of BPPS. To fine-tune APR asset models for various systems and equipment in the CCGT power plant to provide early warnings of potential issues to the relevant teams. To have monthly statistics on the overall findings of the condition monitoring system. Experience sharing is appreciated in front-line operation and maintenance working team. Enhance developed web-based knowledge management portal software by making use of existing experience sharing system. Basic power plant engineering knowledge Strong analytical skill Strong statistical knowledge Attentive to details Good knowledge of computer software, i.e. MS Excel, etc. Understanding of basic operation of CCGT power plant. Understanding of the scope and importance of condition monitoring of critical CCGT systems in power plant. Appreciation of the use of advanced computer technology in achieving plant performance excellence. Understanding of basic planning of units schedule in a power station.

8 Outline ME_SAND_3 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Business Administration or Information Technology 4. Name: Market Intelligence and Supplier Analysis/ Integrated Commodity Management System Process Improvements Record and monitor market indices and news, and to compile weekly/ monthly reports To research on fuel suppliers information and help to develop/ monitor suppliers information and performance To assist in testing and roll out of new process improvements items for the Integrated Commodity Management System To maintain and upgrade existing market information database and assist in development of a supplier information database using the Integrated Commodity Management system or separate tools as necessary Weekly/ Monthly reports and ad hoc reports as necessary Completed Enhancements in Integrated Commodity Management System Proficient in Microsoft office: excel, word, PowerPoint etc. Fuel supply chain operations and fuel management as an important element in power generation Market research/ reporting skills Personal development (Communication/ Interpersonal skills etc.)

9 Outline ME_SAND_4 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 4. Name: CPPS emission monitoring data review operational tool To set up continues monitoring system to optimise each generation units to improve its emission effectiveness. Review every start-up and shut-down of each generating units in CPPS to identify factors influencing emission. Analyze the factors and help to propose operating procedure adjustments for optimization of generating unit. The emission of generating units is affected by many factors and systems condition and hence a complicated issue. It is required that the intern has big-picture perception as well as the ability to tackle complex issues from different perspectives, apply appropriate procedures, information and critical thinking to solve problems. CPPS has 8 generation units where A1~A4 and B1~B4. Work under the supervision of an experienced Engineer and base on the unit start up and shutdown, the candidate is expected to determine, monitoring, analysis data to achieve to improve Units performance. Operational practise Study and procedure review. Guided by the mentor to familiarize the power plant system especially the structure and operation of the CPPS coal-fired generating unit. Develop a tool to facilitate the continuous monitoring of the generating unit performance. Engineering background is required Good knowledge in mechanical and environmental engineering such as thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer Interest for Power Plant Operation Skillful in Microsoft Office program implementation (would be an advantage)

10 Outline The candidate will acquire in-depth understanding of power plant operation familiarization. Plant Performance Analysis Condition Monitoring Techniques Emission Control Equipment Structure and operation Engineering sense and judgement Massive Information Analysis and Critical Thinking

11 Outline ME_SAND_5 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Electrical, Electronic or IT Engineering 4. Name: Power Plant Generation Efficiency & Reliability Monitoring Use of the Generation Efficiency Monitoring System (GEMS) to monitor the electricity generation, fuel consumption and Generation Statistics & Availability Reporting (GSAR) System to compile and monitor generating unit reliability & availability measures To review the existing processes, refine the guidelines / procedures for using of the GEMS and GSAR To develop effective tools to streamline and improve the upstream data processing The candidate will have a comprehensive on the job training on the Generation Efficiency Monitoring System (GEMS), which monitor the electricity generation & fuel consumption; and the Generation Statistics & Availability Reporting (GSAR) System, which report the unit reliability and availability measures. The candidate is expected to review the existing processes, refine the guidelines / procedures and ultimately develop effective tools to streamline and improve the upstream data processing. Analytical & critical thinking Sound technical and engineering skill Good computing knowledge Power plant basic operation, performance monitoring and workflow Interpersonal and communication skill / Time management

12 Outline ME_SAND_6 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Energy Engineering, Energy Science and Engineering, Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering 4. Name: Generation efficiency management enhancement in coal-fired power station Fully customization of advanced conditional monitoring system in managing generation efficiency and air emission. Application of monitoring system in tracking of efficiency changes, comparing historical data to current performance of equipment or plant, identifying performance problem, diagnosing the issue and providing sound engineering solution to fulfill or uplift the standards of operational safety, reliability, efficiency and most importantly environment requirement under stringent emission control. Performance Team in Castle Peak Power Station is responsible for overall plant performance, applies advance monitoring system such as PI/EtaPRO in managing plant performance and provides professional recommendations for performance based issue. candidate is expected to get involved in developing new modular or enhancing the existing part of the performance monitoring system with specific engineering knowledge such as thermodynamic, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer and air pollution control technologies. Develop new applications or enhance existing performance monitoring systems using by critical power plant components and systems. Diagnose and evaluate the performance of critical power plant components by conducting engineering calculation, literature review and technical research. Contribute in analyse and tackle real time plant performance issue and provide professional engineering recommendations.

13 Outline Mechanical, chemical or energy engineering knowledge such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, combustion technologies and air pollution control technologies. Proficiency skill in MS Excel is required, knowledge in VBA or numerical modelling will be an advantage. Truly application of theoretical engineering knowledge into practical industrial horizon. Be professional in Power plant efficiency management. Polishing comprehensive skill set in analytical, problem solving, communication, technical writing and develop positive attitude to learn and think within a work team through active participation in the project.

14 Outline ME_SAND_7 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Civil Engineering 4. Name: Enhancement of Water Management Facilities at Castle Peak Power Station (CPPS) and Management Governance System To ensure CPPS has adequate capability to manage storm water before handing over of the West Ash Lagoon at Tsang Tsui to the Government, tentatively by Management Governance System (PMGS) To effectively monitor a portfolio of over 1,000 projects in SHE, Cost, Schedule & Technical aspects. Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Enrich Evaluation and Monitoring Promote Information Accuracy, Sharing and Learning CLP have been using the West Ash Lagoons at Tsang Tsui for storage of storm water runoff arising from the CPPS. HKSAR Government s plan on the use of West Ash Lagoon in the future for the WENT Landfill development is going to impact on the daily operations of CPPS, especially on storm water management. As such, the project is required to establish corresponding water management facilities in CPPS to address the change. The project is estimated to be more than HK$200 million. The PMGS system consists of project categorization, a project lifecycle with defined decision and review points and a governance system to review and manage project development and execution. This system is to be function supported by training in project management skills to enable successful project execution. The next work focus and enhancement in PMGS is: To conduct health check of the PMGS To ensure / improve the document workflow system (e.g. Request, Proforma, Commitment Initiation Request & Execution Plan, Budget Change Request and Initial Budget Request, etc.), and To enhance Manager / PMGS System Database (e.g. Manager training record, Decision Points, etc.) Major deliverables of the project in the internship period are: Detailed Engineering Design

15 Outline Statutory Submission to and Approval of HKSAR Government Tender Document for Open Tendering Health Check for PMGS Plan for conducting the Health Check of PMGS Execution of Health Check Analysis & Report of Health Check Workflow for project documents Record areas of improvements Testing of improved areas Rolling out of improved workflow Manager / PMGS System Database Maintain the Manager Register with enhancements Maintain the PMGS System with enhancements Basic project management concept Analytical mind set Computer skill (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) Interpersonal skills & team work Presentation skills management skills in SHE, Cost, Schedule & Technical perspectives Skills in conducting system review

16 Outline ME_SAND_8 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Electrical Engineering; Electronic Engineering 4. Name: Design of Smart Workshop and it s Service Planning System Provide a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly environment to shop floor Benchmark other modern workshops with GED workshop Design shop platforms, if necessary, as per required loads to save room in shop Recommend suitable technology & facilities to uplift performance of shop floor CPB workshop has been in operation at Castle Peak Power Station for more than 30 years. As the shop facilities have been running for long, many of them are deteriorating or no longer working. It is necessary to benchmark our workshop facilities with other renowned workshop to modernize and uplift performance of the shop floor. Under the guidance of the mentor, the candidate shall: Study relevant HK statutory requirements / regulation of a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly environment in a workshop Review and benchmark all existing shop facilities with other modern workshops Source suitable technology and facilities and promote a holistic plan Design shop platforms as per required loads Calculate the estimated investment and conduct an analysis of cost vs. benefit Submit a project proposal as a holistic plan for workshop Understand HK statutory requirements / regulation of a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly environment in a workshop Review the workshop workflow / operation Review the necessity of existing equipment / facilities, conduct benchmarking with other modern workshops, and promote suitable replacement as a plan Perform design / calculation if necessary (e.g. load platform, shop operation, etc.) Submit a project proposal for future investment with supporting of analysis of cost and benefit

17 Outline Excellent communication skill Excellent research skill Able to work with limited supervision Competency in AutoCAD / Solidworks is preferred Above average English proficiency With design / engineering background is preferred Willing to learn and able to meet deadline as planned

18 Outline ME_SAND_9 Sandwich 1 Jun May 2018 First Priority: Mechanical Engineering Second Priority: Electrical Engineering 4. Name: Black Point Power Station Unit D1 (new CCGT project) To provide support to the engineering team in the design review process, ultimately being able to contribute by taking ownership of certain tasks. To provide support to the project controls team in the co-ordination of the project management activities, reporting and process controls, ultimately being able to contribute by taking ownership of certain tasks. Develop talented engineering students by giving them meaningful experience in an environment where they are given opportunities to show their abilities and hence suitability for potential future employment post studies. Large scale combined cycle gas turbine power plant engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project. Candidates will be involved in the engineering and wider project management teams leading the project towards successful completion. Produce reports and presentations on the tasks assigned. Support the engineering team in the design review process by coordinating actions and responses. Create project procedures, control project reports and help to organize project events. Demonstrate technical understanding of systems and processes that can be found in a power station. Have a keen awareness of the importance of safety and safety leadership and how engineering and project management activities can have a direct bearing on a safe working environment. Possess a strong drive to work in a fast moving, time pressured work environment.

19 Outline Gain real life practical experience and understanding of power stations and specifically CCGT technology. Learn how a large scale engineering project is managed to achieve the desired results. Understand how a major electricity utility operates to responsibly and reliably bring power to the communities it operates in.